Inducting the Newest Members of the Civic Club Women’s History Garden

This semester I worked with the Civic Club of Harrisburg on their Women's History Garden, and on March 29 the work we did was unveiled. The research, writing, and design had been completed, and the women were inducted into the garden. It was a wonderful event where these women were celebrated for all their incredible … Continue reading Inducting the Newest Members of the Civic Club Women’s History Garden

A Spring Tour of the Women’s History Garden

My name is Sarah Onufer. I am a junior majoring in Public History at Messiah University. I am a work-study for the History Department and am currently doing an internship in the Messiah University and Brethren in Christ archives on campus.This semester I am enrolled in the Humanities Project course where I am working on … Continue reading A Spring Tour of the Women’s History Garden

Digital Harrisburg: A Winter 2026 Update

The winter snow and bitter cold are slowly receding in central Pennsylvania and giving us hope for the early arrival of spring. Our semester at Messiah University is rolling along in the sixth week. Our annual Humanities Symposium is upon us and the Center for Public Humanities student fellows are engaged in a range of … Continue reading Digital Harrisburg: A Winter 2026 Update