Harrisburg Castles & Stately Homes
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Castles & Stately Homes in Harrisburg, PA, Pennsylvania.
Built in 1766 by John Harris, Jr., founder of Harrisburg, and remodeled in 1863 by Simon Cameron, President Lincoln’s 1st Secretary of War, the Mansion is a Victorian showplace. Operated by The Historical Society of Dauphin County as a Museum, it contains many original Cameron furnishings and a few Harris artifacts. Tours by appointment only; call a week in advance for reservations.





