Shippensburg History Center

Shippensburg History Center We are an educational historical site located in downtown Shippensburg!

Founded in 1945, the Shippensburg Historical Society is a private, non-profit membership organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the rich history of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area.

America250PA events from the Shippensburg America250Pa Committee.
06/02/2026

America250PA events from the Shippensburg America250Pa Committee.

During our Ordinary Night, June 13, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, enjoy the sounds of historic music by our friends Forbes Road Fro...
06/02/2026

During our Ordinary Night, June 13, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, enjoy the sounds of historic music by our friends Forbes Road Frolic.

June 2, at 12, oClock our Regiment marched for Buffaleo Except 140 that is going by watter to join General Browns army; ...
06/02/2026

June 2, at 12, oClock our Regiment marched for Buffaleo Except 140 that is going by watter to join General Browns army; but it was with difficulty the officers Could get the men to march as many of them refuce'd to Strik their tents; till the were compelled to do it. (Junr)

Clear and warm. The tents were struck at 11A.M.and all but about 130 who remained to go by water marched at about 12. Regiment lay on a flat ground at Moorehead's Inn —road good, this days march 11miles. (Anonymous Journal)
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Citing: The Pennsylvania Volunteers in the War of 1812: An Anonymous Journal of Service for the Year 1814.
A Soldier’s Diary for 1814

June 1, This day the Tried who would go to buffaloe In the vessels. and 140 vollinteered to go that way. (Junr)Clear. Re...
06/01/2026

June 1, This day the Tried who would go to buffaloe In the vessels. and 140 vollinteered to go that way. (Junr)

Clear. Received orders to be in readiness to march at 10 o'clock, a choice was given the troops whether to go by land or water, those to go by water to be under Lieut. Spottswood. The detachment did not march this day but ordered to be in readiness to march to-morrow at 10 A.M. (Anonymous Journal)
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Citing: The Pennsylvania Volunteers in the War of 1812: An Anonymous Journal of Service for the Year 1814.
A Soldier’s Diary for 1814

May 31, Captain Handels Company that was stationed at the blockhouse on the Peninsula. Came across and joined the Reigim...
05/31/2026

May 31, Captain Handels Company that was stationed at the blockhouse on the Peninsula. Came across and joined the Reigiment in the evening. (Junr)

This day a settlement was made between the contractor and the regiment, for rations remaining due by the contractor; several companies received money and flour in lieu of beef, vinegar, soap, candles, &c.as far as accounts were produced, but some companies not being able to produce due billings for rations lacking, did not receive a sufficient compensation.
It is certainly a poor business to be a contractor at Erie, but this was considered by us, and when we can live and be healthy onless than the law allows, there is no necessity for being particular at settlement. (Anonymous Journal)
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Citing: The Pennsylvania Volunteers in the War of 1812: An Anonymous Journal of Service for the Year 1814.
A Soldier’s Diary for 1814

What a fantastic day for Touch A Truck. Thank you Downtown Shippensburg and Beyond as well as the Shippensburg Area Cham...
05/30/2026

What a fantastic day for Touch A Truck. Thank you Downtown Shippensburg and Beyond as well as the Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce for a wonderful event.

05/30/2026

It's Touch A Truck in downtown today. Stop by to see us!

May 30, This day I went into town and Played Ball. (Junr)Cloudy and cool. During this month half the time we were witho...
05/30/2026

May 30, This day I went into town and Played Ball. (Junr)

Cloudy and cool. During this month half the time we were without beef, and what we had very indifferent, however our camp continued healthy, low diet preventing bad colds from injuring us, and if that should fail,glauber salts (which can here cure every thing) [sulfate of sodium] may be had on two or three days notice. (Anonymous Journal)
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Citing: The Pennsylvania Volunteers in the War of 1812: An Anonymous Journal of Service for the Year 1814.
A Soldier’s Diary for 1814

Happening tomorrow!!
05/29/2026

Happening tomorrow!!

Students learned more about the Revolutionary War by interacting with historical interpreters from the SHC and the Cumbe...
05/29/2026

Students learned more about the Revolutionary War by interacting with historical interpreters from the SHC and the Cumberland County Historical Society. Tools of the Continental Army Soldier, historical games, Revolutionary War, and other activities helped to bring history to life. Thank you Cumberland County Historical Society for partnering with us again for this year. We appreciate the extra interpretative help.

Address

52 West King Street
Shippensburg, PA
17257

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+17175326727

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