Harrisburg State Museum
I will say this: it's much better than the New Jersey counterpart.
Harrisburg is the capital of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States of America
Harrisburg is the capital of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a state in the United States of America.Pennsylvania,Festivals and Parades[edit]
Harrisburg is known for its many parades and street festivals that take place, especially in the summer time.
American MusicFest, Riverfront Park and City Island, [55], Harrisburg's Fourth of July celebration
Kipona, Riverfront Park and City Island, [56], a three day festival of food, arts and family fun around Labor day.
Patriot-News Artsfest, Riverfront Park, [57]
Italian Lake Concert Series, Italian Lake, [58], Sundays at 7:30PM throughout the summer.
3rd in the Burg, Downtown and midtown, [59], the third Friday of every month Harrisburg's art galleries and shops stay open late and serve entertainment.
Pride Festival of Central PA, Downtown and Riverfront Park, [60], Central Pennsylvania's LGBT Pride Festival, held the last weekend of July
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Harrisburg has been an important location for statewide transportation since selected as the capital of Pennsylvania in 1812. The canal system and subsequent development of railroads, highways and airlines in the early century played a key role in transforming Harrisburg into a commercial and distribution center for Pennsylvania and the East. The city is centrally located 80 miles north of Baltimore, 100 miles west of Philadelphia, and 100 miles north of Washington D.C.
State Capitol Building
The Capitol was designed in the American Renaissance Style by Philadelphia Architect Joseph-Huston (1866-1940), who envisioned the building as a Palace of Art. Built and furnished at a cost of $13 million, the Capitol features paintings, stained glass and furnishings by some of the best artisans of the day - Extract Out of A Centennial Celebration 1906 - 2006, Pennsylvania General Assembly.
The state capitol of Pennsylvania is a beautiful architectural masterpiece that encompasses many artistic designs and marvels. The capitol building is an Italian Renaissance-style statehouse. It includes collections of art, sculptures and large murals. On the floor of the main hallway are tiles that show Pennsylvania's history, symbols, insects and animals. The capitol dome rises 272 feet, and was modeled after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, and it's magnificent staircase looks like one from the Paris Opera. Over 100,000 people per year enjoy a free tour of Harrisburg's Capitol building.
Theaters[edit]
The Gamut Classic Theatre, [39] located in Strawberry Square, has its own Shakespeare Festival that puts on a few plays each year for a few weeks at a time. Tickets are $25 ($17 for students and seniors), with buy-one-get-one-free discounts on Fridays and Bring Your Own Price discounts on Sundays. During the summer, the theatre also puts on a free production of a Shakspeare play in Reservoir Park. In 2008, the play will be Love's Labor's Lost, June 4-14. The Gamut is also the home of the Popcorn Hat Player's Children's Theatre. Tickets are $6.
Midtown Cinema, [40]. A small three screen theater in midtown Harrisburg. They have a great selection of independent films, along with good ice cream, coffee, and teas.
Theatre Harrisburg, [41]. Established in 1926 and one of the oldest community theatres in the country. Plays in the Sunoco Performance Theater at the Whitaker center.
Stage On Herr, [42]. The newest addition to Harrisburg's theater scene. A 3,500 square foot venue with soaring ceilings in a former gym, the space has been renovated and is now home to plays, concerts, comedy, art, parties and more.
Galleries and Art[edit]
Susquehanna Art Museum, 301 Market St, [43]. Harrisburg's largest art museum featuring the Doshi Gallery for Contemporary Art.
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, 1110 N 3rd St, [44]. Large complex in renovated building home to Stage on Herr, 3rd street Gallery, film office, cafe and spa.
Arts at 510, 510 N 3rd St, [45]
The Mantis Collective, 214 Verbeke St, [46]
Art House Lounge, 217 N 2nd St, [47], local and regional artists in a unique care-free environment right on restaurant row.
Art Association of Harrisburg, 21 N Front St, [48]
Brass Monkey Studios, 202 North St, [49], a offbeat tattoo parlor and art gallery between downtown and midtown.
Gallery Blu, 1633 N 3rd St, [50], midtown's newest art gallery specializes in emerging and established local and regional artists.
Gallery at Second (Gallery@Second), 608 N 2nd St, ☎ 717-233-2498, [1]. edit
Best Attractions & Things to do in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania PA
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List of Best Things to do in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (PA)
National Civil War Museum
Pennsylvania State Capitol
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
Wildwood Park
City Island
State Museum of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center
Riverfront Park
Pride of the Susquehanna
Whitaker Center
Top Tourist Attractions in Harrisburg: Travel Guide Pennsylvania
Top Tourist Attractions and beautiful places in Harrisburg: Travel Guide Pennsylvania
National Civil War Museum, Pennsylvania State Capitol, Wildwood Park, State Museum of Pennsylvania, Pride of the Susquehanna, Pennsylvania National Fire Museum, Cathedral of Saint Patrick, City Island, Susquehanna Art Museum, Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
Rep. Hahn's Legislative Report: The State Museum of Pennsylvania
Rep. Marcia Hahn reports from the State Museum in Harrisburg for this edition of Legislative Report.
Visit the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg PA
Visit the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg PA
Harrisburg: Pennsylvania State Capitol
The Pennsylvania State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Pennsylvania located in downtown Harrisburg which was designed by architect Joseph Miller Huston in 1902 and completed in 1906 in a Beaux-Arts style with decorative Renaissance themes throughout. The capitol houses the legislative chambers for the Pennsylvania General Assembly, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and the Harrisburg chambers for the Supreme and Superior Courts of Pennsylvania, as well as the offices of the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor. It is also the main building of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex.
The seat of government for the state was originally in Philadelphia, then was relocated to Lancaster in 1799 and finally to Harrisburg in 1812. The current capitol, known as the Huston Capitol, is the third state capitol building to be built in Harrisburg. The first, the Hills Capitol, was destroyed in 1897 by a fire and the second, the Cobb Capitol, was left unfinished when funding was discontinued in 1899.
President Theodore Roosevelt attended the building's dedication in 1906. After its completion, the capitol project was the subject of a graft scandal. The construction and subsequent furnishing cost three times more than the General Assembly had appropriated for the design and construction; architect, Joseph Huston and four others were convicted of graft for price gouging.
The Pennsylvania State Capitol is often referred to as a palace of art because of its many sculptures, murals and stained-glass windows, most of which are Pennsylvania themed or were made by Pennsylvanians. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006; the boundaries of the designation were expanded to include the Capitol Complex in 2013 with the capitol as a contributing property.
Visiting the State Museum of Pennsylvania
United States of Arts: Pennsylvania
In collaboration with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts looks at the arts and culture of Pennsylvania.
Developed as part of the National Endowment for the Arts 50th Anniversary United States of Arts: Tell Us Your Art Story series.
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Great museums in central Pennsylvania
It might be cold outside, but that doesn't mean there aren't great things to do throughout the region. In fact, some of the region's most interesting museums are open throughout the winter. Here are a few of my favorites within a short drive of Harrisburg.
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Discussing the Beauty of Pennsylvania's Capitol Building
In his latest Legislative Report, PA State Rep. Mark Gillen interviews the chaiman of the Pennsylvania Capitol preservation committee chairman, Rep. Paul Clymer.
Residence Inn Harrisburg Hershey in Harrisburg PA
Rates: . . .. .. ... . . . . . . .. .. .. Residence Inn Harrisburg Hershey 4480 Lewis Road Harrisburg PA 17111 This pet-friendly hotel is located less than a 15 minute drive from central Harrisburg and 10 miles from Capital City Airport. It features a heated pool with hot tub and an outdoor basketball field. The self-contained rooms of the Residence Inn Harrisburg Hershey are furnished in contemporary style. There is a full-equipped kitchen and a spacious sitting area with free Wi-Fi and a TV. Guests can prepare their own meal or enjoy a daily breakfast buffet at the restaurant of the hotel. Light dinners are also possible during weekdays and on site vending machines provide drinks and snacks. Popular nearby attractions include Hershey Park & Stadium, the National Civil War Museum and the State Museum of Pennsylvania, all within 10 miles from the Residence Inn Harrisburg hotel.
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The Appalachian Brewing Company - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - Second Floor and Deck
The Appalachian Brewing Company - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - Second Floor and Deck
Appalachian Brewing Company
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Appalachian Brewing Company Logo Rockville Bridge
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Location United States Pennsylvania Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Opened 1997
Annual production volume 15,000 US beer barrels (18,000 hL)
Owned by Appalachian Brewing Company
Active beers
Name Type
Aero-Head Bock
Trail Blaze Maple Brown ale
Chocolate Avenue Stout
Outta Focus Double IPA
Water Gap Wheat ale
Mountain Lager Dortmunder Export
Hoppy Trails IPA
Jolly Scot Scottish style ale
The Appalachian Brewing Company, commonly known as ABC, is an American brewery in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It was founded in January 1997. Appalachian also operates pubs in Camp Hill, Gettysburg, Collegeville, Lititz, Mechanicsburg and Shippensburg. The logo features the Rockville Bridge, which crosses the Susquehanna river just north of Harrisburg.
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State Capital Harrisburg Pennsylvania USA
State Capital Harrisburg Pennsylvania USA
Pennsylvania State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and is in downtown Harrisburg.
It was designed by architect, Joseph Miller Huston in 1902 in a Beaux-Arts style with decorative Renaissance themes throughout.
Civil War Museum Harrisburg, Pa.
Museum is located at Reservior Park in Harrisburg, Pa.
State capital in Harrisburg!(on a field trip)
Pennsylvania State Capitol Building
Discover the beauty and history of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building in Harrisburg, a priceless palace of art filled with opulent décor, brilliant paintings and statues, and centuries of commonwealth history. It's free to visit the Capitol building and take a guided tour while your expert escort points out the artistic and architectural highlights.
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Operating Schedule: 30-minute guided tours are offered year-round, daily, Monday through Friday, plus weekends and most holidays.
Rooms you'll see on the guided tour:
Main Rotunda: Begin your tour in the breathtaking rotunda featuring a 52-million-pound dome that reaches 272 feet from floor to ceiling. The designer modeled the Capitol dome after St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Atop the dome sits a 17-foot, 3-ton gilded bronze statue named Commonwealth.
Senate Chamber: The desks in the chamber are the original desks, built in 1906 from mahogany from Belize. The marble around the bottom of the room is from Ireland, and the gold French velvet drapes in each window weigh 87 pounds a pair!
House Chamber: The two small chandeliers weigh two tons each while the four larger ones weigh 4 and a half ton – that’s about the size of a male African elephant! The marble that wraps the bottom of the room is from the Pyrenees Mountains of France. The marble was donated to the Capitol by monks. Shortly after, their quarries closed and never reopened again. The painting in the center of the room, The Apotheosis of Pennsylvania, is the largest painting in the Capitol.
Supreme Court: The Supreme Court in Harrisburg is one of three in the state of Pennsylvania. Seven justices sit across the front of the oldest Supreme Court in the United States. Like the Senate and House chambers, the mahogany woodwork is original to the building. The beautiful green stained glass dome is the only one of its kind in the Capitol. Look up because the ornate chandeliers each contain a statue!
National Civil War Museum
The National Civil War Museum, located In Harrisburg, PA, is the only museum in the United States that portrays the entire story of the American Civil War with equal balance to the North and South