Individuals, families, and groups are always welcome to visit the Shippensburg History Center. Our hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Our exhibits are filled with artifacts and interpretation that help to bring Shippensburg and the surrounding area story to life. Allow at least one hour to one and a half hours for your visit. Due to our historic treasure, there is no handicap access to the second floor. Non-flash photography is allowed. The Dr. Alexander Stewart Resource Room is self-served and contains many materials including family history, local history, and tons of photographs that patrons can view for free.
We offer a wide range of hands-on educational living history programs from the colonial era to the American Civil War that are interactive and fun for the entire family. These programs are an excellent way to experience and connect with history in a fun way. We demonstrate lots of historical cooking including how bread was made using our bread oven, small town historical trades, and play historical games. Living history helps to bring to life those tangible practices and skills to provide a better visitor experience. This is why the SHC is dedicated to bringing these skills to life in a small-town setting and encouraging a hands-on approach. We are Shippensburg’s only living history organization. Private programs can be given Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. See our website for more information.
Accessibility: The first floor of the Shippensburg History Center is handicap accessible. There are a few parking spaces located on-site for those with handicap challenges. The handicap entrance is located at the rear of the building.
Parking: Free parking is located off Orange Street behind the facility or on Burd Street.
Groups: Group tours are available for up to 50 people. Bus parking is located on Orange Street. Reservations are required.
