John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion

Overview

219 S. Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 233-3462

The Historical Society of Dauphin County administers the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion. The mansion was built c. 1766 by John Harris, Jr., pioneer trader and ferry operator and one of the founders of Harrisburg. In 1863, it was purchased by Simon Cameron, Pennsylvania politician, U.S. Senator, and Lincoln's first Secretary of War. Cameron transformed the Georgian house into a stylish Victorian mansion and lived there until his death in 1899. The mansion is furnished with period pieces, some belonging to both Harris and Cameron. Among the rooms you will see are the grand Victorian parlor, Cameron's office, both Colonial- and Victorian-style bedrooms, and a spectacular Art Deco bathroom installed by the last owner in 1929. Surrounding the mansion are gardens containing trees and plants found in the mid-19th century. The front porch offers a view of the Harris family grave site and the wide expanse of the Susquehanna River.

Amenities

General

Location

Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Downtown Harrisburg

Credit Cards Accepted

American Express
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MasterCard
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Leisure

Open All Year
Admission Charge
Handicap Accessible
Live Entertainment
Meeting Faciltites/Banquet room
Senior Citizens Discount
Non-Smoking
Tours
Free On-site Parking

Dining

Handicap Accessible
Free On-site Parking
Non-Smoking
Live Entertainment
Meeting Faciltites/Banquet room

Accomodations

Handicap Accessible
Free on-site Parking
Meeting Faciltites/Banquet room
Senior Citizen Discounts
Live Entertainment

Meeting Space

At a Glance

Exhibits Space
Description The first floor of the historic Harris-Cameron Mansion may be rented for dinner parties, weddings, family reunions, business meetings and other events. We can accommodate approximately 100 people for a stand-up gathering, 90 for a served sit-down affair using two separate rooms, and 60 if all guests will be seated in the same room. We can put you in touch with several area caterers if you need help finding one. Visit our photo site at amansionaffair.shutterfly.com to see a comprehensive collection of photos of the house and grounds to help you envision your affair at the Harris-Cameron Mansion.
Floorplan File Floorplan File
Largest Room 22
Reception Capacity 90
Space Notes Layout must be approved by staff. Some historic furniture in meeting rooms cannot be moved.
Theatre Capacity 65
Banquet Capacity 90
Number of Rooms 2
Classroom Capacity 65