- Learn about the people of the borough and area.
- Receive a newsletter with information about community’s history
- Hear and read personal history of events and activities of Camp Hill residents and their families
- Gain perspective of how people lived and through in the past and how they dealt with problems and issues in relation to today.
- Teach children about their hometown heritage and how to preserve its history
- Be eligible for Reciprocal membership of the Cumberland County Historical Society.
Reciprocal membership with Cumberland County Historical Society
The Historical Society of Camp Hill has entered into a “reciprocal partnership” with the Cumberland County Historical Society to offer a reduced single individual membership in the county history society. This partnership enables HSCH members’ access to facilities, archives and events.
CCHS has a commitment to support and promote Central Pennsylvania. Plans are to offer CCHS members-only access to digital files.
A Reciprocal Membership includes all the basic benefits of a CCHS membership. Cost is $20 off the CCHS individual membership of $45. Information https://camphillhistoricalsociety.org/shop/
- Use of archives and library
- Programs, calendar, annual report
- History Journal
- Museum Shop discount
- Special pricing for ticketed events
- Discount for tours
- Members-only events
CCHS used its membership fees to:
- Keep museum free and open to public
- Preserve collection of historical material
- Offer low-cost or free educational programs
- Mount special exhibits
- Provide historical research support
- Out-reach to county communities
- Serve as a regional resource
CCHS was founded as the Hamilton Library in 1874. Its resources have evolved into an extensive collection, exhibits, manuscripts and photographs. More than 100 classes are reached annually by the Education Department. The society publishes books of interested that are available in the Museum Shop or online.