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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is a city with a rich history. Sometimes development and advancement can put that history at risk, but one organization has dedicated itself to ensuring that the area's history is preserved, even as the city grows and matures. The Historic Harrisburg Association is a local nonprofit organization that has worked to revitalize and preserve some of the most historic places in Harrisburg. The result is a city that embraces its historic heritage with pride, even while developing for the future and embracing a strong local economy.
Harrisburg, PA, named as one of the ten best places in the U.S. to raise a family, offers activities and events for people of all ages.
There are so many things to do in Harrisburg, you may decide to move to our city permanently once you pay us a visit. Whether its historic museums, art galleries, wine tasting tours or sporting events, Harrisburg offers something for every interest and pastime. One such pastime is escaping the city in pursuit of Harrisburg's great outdoors: better known as Wildwood Park.
Wildwood Park spans 229 acres of n...
Harrisburg Pennsylvania's economy has prospered because of its connection to government agencies as the state's capital as well as its participation as a central hub for service industries. Downtown Harrisburg is a popular venue for live music entertainment and hosts a variety of events from family pizza nights to blues cruises.
Harrisburg's residents work hard to keep their city a great place to live. Their hard work has paid off: Harrisburg was recently ranked No. 2 on Forbes' list of Best Places to Raise a Family in America. Harrisburg's sense of community with attractions for all tastes and styles has made it a great choice for a home in Pennsylvania.
As the capital of the commonwealth, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is not only full of local history, it is also the keeper of much of our nation's history as well. The National Civil War Museum presents a timeline of the Civil War from the beginning through the conclusion at Appomattox including exhibits from Bull Run, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and more. The State Museum of Pennsylvania chronicles the areas history from present times all the way back to Native American times, and even includes some pre...
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