On March 24, 1842, the well-known English writer and journalist Charles Dickens traveled through Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in his first American tour. Hannah Boes, History major at Messiah University, has just published an article on Dickens’ visit at Harrisburg Historical. Here’s a glimpse:
“The celebrated English writer Charles Dickens, along with his wife, Catherine, and her maid, Anne Brown, toured cities and towns across the United States in 1842 to experience America firsthand, recording his impressions in his travelogue, American Notes for General Circulation. One stop on his tour was Harrisburg. Although marked by discomfort and disappointment, Dickens toured important landmarks and monuments in the city, experienced firsthand American hospitality, and took pleasure in the immaculate views of the Susquehanna Valley.”
Read the rest of the article at the Harrisburg Historical website and app: “Charles Dickens in Harrisburg A One-Day Visit That Left a Lasting Impression.”
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