Join the Camp Curtin Historical Society and Historic Harrisburg Association for
Harrisburg Cemetery Walking Tours
An afternoon of local historians conducting guided tours – six in all! – of different themed aspects of the historic Harrisburg Cemetery, Sunday, September 21, starting at 1:00 PM.
Three leading experts will conduct separate tracks of three tours each, with themes ranging from Famous Harrisburg Citizens to Civil War Heroes to Prominent Alumni of Harrisburg Academy to Interpretations of Cemetery Art and Iconography.
Tourgoers will be able to pick and choose any tours and activities offered during the event.
The Tour guides and their respective tour schedules are as follows:
A. Jim Schmick, Camp Curtin Historical Society founding President, has been conducting Harrisburg Cemetery tours for over 25 years.
1:00 PM: Part 1 – Civil War Notables and Civilians of South Central PA
2:00-2:20 PM: Special Ceremony (meet at the Geary statue)
2:30 PM: Part 2 – More Civil War Notables and Civilians of South Central PA
B. George Nagle, retired Harrisburg Academy faculty member:
1:15 PM: Part 1 – Innovators and Entrepreneurs of Harrisburg
2:00-2:20 PM: Special Ceremony (meet at the Geary statue)
2:45 PM: Part 2 – More Innovators and Entrepreneurs of Harrisburg
C. Camp Curtin Historical Society Member Bruce Horner:
1:30 PM: Notable Harrisburg characters who contributed to the life of the city.
2:00-2:20 PM: Special Ceremony (meet at the Geary statue)
3:00 PM: Repeat of previous Notable Harrisburg tour.
****Tickets:
– $20 – General Admission (General public tickets)
– $15 – Members (Individuals or Businesses that are current and up-to-date dues-paying members of CCHS or HHA. All purchases are verified.)
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****No Refunds, Resales, or Raffles.
****Rain or Shine
Contact HHA for more information: info@historicharrisburg.org or (717) 233-4646.