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Biographical Dictionary of Pennsylvania Legislators
Historical essays covering the colonial, Revolutionary War, and early national periods.
http://www.bdopl.com/

Camp Curtin Historical Society
Harrisburg - dedicated to the preservation of the largest Federal camp of the Civil War.
http://www.campcurtin.org/

Derry Area Historical Society
Providing a research center to preserve as the history and heritage of the Derry Area. Meeting schedules, histories, photos and contact details.
http://www.derryhistory.org/

Explore PA History
Comprehensive resource guide to state history. Includes information on attractions, events and activities.
http://www.explorepahistory.com/

Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
Harrisburg - historic and recreational park featuring museum exhibits, nature areas, picnic facilities and more.
http://www.forthunter.org/

Hershey Museum
Hershey - dedicated to Milton Hershey and how he built his chocolate factory and the town around it.
http://www.search4handmade.com/

Historic Harrisburg Association
Harrisburg - working to restore historic buildings.
http://www.historicharrisburg.org/

History of North Central Pennsylvania
This site contains many pages of historic pictures and information on North Central Pennsylvania towns and villages.
http://www.ncpenn.com

National Civil War Museum
Harrisburg - attempts to provide equally-balanced humanistic presentations without bias to Union or Confederate causes.
http://www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.com/

Pittsburgh Regional History Center
A museum and research facility. History and heritage of the Western Pennsylvania region.
http://www.pghhistory.org/

Preservation Pennsylvania
Assists communities in protecting and utilizing historic resources.
http://www.preservationpa.org/

Stones of Faith
A collection of early Pennsylvania German gravestones including information on the people who erected them, and an examination of the gravestone symbols they used from the 1740s to the 1890s.
http://www.pagstones.com/