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Harrisburg, PA plays a significant role in US history especially as it relates to the Civil War. Today, Americans can learn more about the Civil War at the National Civil War Museum, located at One Lincoln Circle in Harrisburg's Reservoir Park. This Smithsonian Institution museum has a huge collection of Civil War artifacts and is a great tribute to the Civil War's role in the development of Harrisburg.

Although it might seem as if Punxsutawney Phil squelched any hopes for an early spring, one glimpse of Italian Lake Park in the Uptown neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA, and you may change your mind.
Italian Lake Park, located just north of Division Street between Third and Green Streets, is one of Harrisburg's most beautiful parks. The park attracts both residents and visitors to the area for early morning walks, wedding photographs, and even an occasional free summer concert.
Harrisburg, the capital of the Pennsylvania, is located along the banks of the Susquehanna River. While Harrisburg plays a pivotal role in our state government today, it first made its mark in American history during the Civil War. Today, Harrisburg stands as a vibrant, culturally diverse community where art, entertainment and history come together in a beautiful way.
At the center of it all is the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building filling the skyline of the city and standing as a symbol to the history, culture and overall importance of Harrisburg, PA.
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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