Historic Harrisburg Association is pleased to announce that our 2022 Preservation Celebration will raise “a Toast to Harrisburg’s West Shore,” a region that has been a vital part of our community since John Harris established his ferry service in 1733, deemed “the most historic crossing place on the Susquehanna.”
While suburban historic preservation is not a new trend, a crescendo of recent initiatives and accomplishments on Harrisburg’s West Shore is especially worthy of attention and, in our opinion “a toast!” These include:
- The successful relocation and preservation of the Enola Miller House
- Formation of the Friends of the West Shore Theatre to preserve, restore, and operate the historic theatre as a multi-purpose cultural venue
- Growth of the West Shore Historical Society and the hiring of its new director, Janice Lynx
- Grassroots campaigns to preserve the historic Bishop’s Bridge and Sheepford Road Bridge
- Transformation of the long-vacant Lemoyne Middle School into residential use as “the Schoolhouse Flats”
Join us on Sunday, May 22, from 4-6PM as we set sail about the famous “Pride of the Susquehanna” Riverboat for a two-hour excursion from City Island, showcasing the beauty of the East and West Shores of our majestic Susquehanna River as we raise a toast to Harrisburg’s West Shore and the places and people that make it so special.
Tickets on sale now!
