About

The Dallastown Area Historical Society is the leading body for preserving and promoting the history in Dallastown, PA. The Dallastown Area Historical Society keeps records from the naming of Dallastown after former vice president George M. Dallas to the modern day bicentennial celebration and beyond. The historical society owns a museum located at 118 E. Main Street, Dallastown PA 17313. This building is open to the public to display the history of Dallastown on the first Sunday of the month from 1 PM to 4 PM. Check the museum marquee or our Events webpage for specific dates and details.

The Dallastown Area Historical Society is a non-profit organization that is led by a board and its elected officers. The board members and officers of the organization are:

Quarterly Board Meetings are held Thursday at 7:00 pm. Dates for 2024 meetings are January 4, April 4, July 11, and October 3. In person meetings are held at 118 E. Main Street facility. Enter at the rear of the building. Zoom meetings may be held as warranted by weather or public health conditions. Contact dallastownhistorical@gmail.com for more information or the Zoom invitation link.