Thank you for visiting the Camp Curtin Historical Society and Civil War Round Table We are dedicated to preserving the memory of Camp Curtin and the Civil War history of the Harrisburg area. Please read our pages to learn more about us.

If you have any questions, please contact us at Camp Curtin Historical Society Post Office Box 5601 Harrisburg, PA 17110 or  Email

The Camp Curtin Historical Society is a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, recognized by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as a Section 501(c)(3) not for profit charity.  All contributions to the Society are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.  The Society is registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State as a charitable organization.  A copy of the registration and financial information may be obtained by telephoning toll free 1-800-732-0999.  Registration does not imply endorsement

The Camp Curtin Historical Society Cordially invites you to the 13th Annual “History Comes Alive” Tours of the Harrisburg Cemetery Sunday afternoon September 12, 2010 at the Harrisburg Cemetery 13th and State Streets, Harrisburg, Pa. Established in 1845, the Harrisburg Cemetery is the final resting place of many notable people who had an impact on local, state and national history.  Visitors will learn about Lincoln’s first Secretary of War, Simon Cameron, and Brig. Gen. Joseph Knipe, the man who named Camp Curtin.  They will hear the story of the Confederates buried in Harrisburg, admire Maj. Gen. John Geary’s beautifully restored monument, and see Mary Todd Lincoln’s great grandfather’s grave.  The tours will visit more than two-dozen “residents” of the cemetery.  $5.00 for adults ($4.00 for Camp Curtin members) $1.00 for all children under the age of 16 Tours will leave from the Caretaker’s House at 12:30PM, 1:15PM, 2:30PM and 3:00PM. Tours will be conducted by local historians James Schmick, George Nagle, and Bruce Horner. Other Highlights Display of Civil War artifacts Living history presentations Information about our educational programs for schools and community organizations Civil War Harrisburg, Capital Area Sites, Incidents and Personalities book will be available for purchase at $10.00 each __________________________________________________________ These tours are a joint fundraiser for the Camp Curtin Historical Society and the Harrisburg Cemetery Tours will be conducted rain or shine The Harrisburg Cemetery is located at the northeastern end of the State Street Bridge, at 13th and State Streets in Harrisburg.  For more information,  telephone 717-732-5115 or email genjenkins@aol.com