The Society is supported by over 300 members and dozens of active volunteers who help us serve the Shippensburg community. Membership is open to anyone interested in the history of Shippensburg, and new members are always welcomed. The Society’s headquarters are located in the historic Dr. Alexander Stewart House, a beautiful eighteenth-century limestone and brick mansion located in the heart of Shippensburg’s Historic District. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Shippensburg Historical Society’s rich collections include a library of local history books, archival materials, photographs, obituary clipping files, maps, framed objects, clothing, and artifacts that document the history of Shippensburg from its founding in the 1730s to today. Researchers, genealogists, and students may use our collections during our public hours or by appointment. There is a research fee of $ 2 for patrons who are not members of the Shippensburg Historical Society. The research fee guarantees access to our library, genealogy, archival, and photographic holdings. Members of the Shippensburg Historical Society have access to these resources free of charge, as do students. There is a minor charge for photocopies for members, students, and non-members.