Tribe

Harrisburg History Buffs

Welcome to the Harrisburg History Buffs, where we dig through the annals of our beloved capital’s past with as much enthusiasm as a kid in a candy store—if that candy were made of dusty old papers and crumbling artifacts. Here, we indulge in spirited discussions about everything from the hallowed halls of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, a Baroque masterpiece that sometimes feels like a veiled invitation to political conspiracy, to the tales of those who braved the Susquehanna. If you're fascinated by the strange and the macabre elements of our history, like the ghostly whispers from the old Dauphin County Prison, you’ll fit right in with our merry band of misfits, sipping coffee and pondering the mysteries of time between bites of whoopee pies. Who knows—by the end of the meeting, you might even be convinced your own living room is a vortex of historical significance. Expect laughter, wit, and the occasional existential crisis as we reflect on the good, the bad, and the downright bizarre moments that have shaped Harrisburg into the quirky little city it is today.