Shippensburg Historical Society

Welcome...

The Society is supported by over 250 members and dozens of active volunteers who help us serve the Shippensburg community. Membership is open to anyone interested in the history of Shippensburg, and new members are always welcomed. The Society's headquarters are located in the historic Dr. Alexander Stewart House, a beautiful eighteenth-century limestone and brick mansion located in the heart of Shippensburg's Historic District. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Shippensburg Historical Society's rich collections include a library of local history books, archival materials, photographs, obituary clipping files, maps, framed objects, clothing, and artifacts that document the history of Shippensburg from its founding in the 1730s to today. Researchers, genealogists, and students may use our collections during our public hours or by appointment. Visitors are invited to tour our exhibits featuring unique Shippensburg artifacts. Permanent exhibits include our display of Central Pennsylvania Indian arrowheads and tools, an extensive collection of Works Progress Administration educational aids made in Shippensburg during the Great Depression, the Dr. Alexander Stewart medical collections, and a collection of Shippensburg area pottery. Changing temporary exhibits also feature other unique items from our holdings. Regular dinner meetings feature lively presentations delivered by knowledgeable speakers on Shippensburg and Pennsylvania history.

If you are interested in local history, or if you are curious about discovering more about the rich history of the Shippensburg area, we hope you will come see us at the Stewart House. We look forward to exploring the history of Shippensburg with you!