Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives

Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives The PA House Archives collects, preserves and provides access to the permanent records created by Representatives, Committees, Offices and Staff.

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives collects, preserves and provides access to the permanently valuable historic records created by Representatives, Committees, Offices and Staff in order to promote understanding of the history of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and its impact on Pennsylvania's citizens today.

Now on display right by the Capitol Gift Shop! Learn more about how we preserve legislative legacies here in the House A...
09/16/2026

Now on display right by the Capitol Gift Shop!

Learn more about how we preserve legislative legacies here in the House Archies. Learn the do's and don'ts of archival preservation and get some tips for your own history journey!

Enjoy some behind the scenes photos of us installing an exhibit in this unique space.

Join us in two weeks on September 29th in the East Wing Rotunda for Archives Day! The House Archives along with , the PA...
09/15/2026

Join us in two weeks on September 29th in the East Wing Rotunda for Archives Day! The House Archives along with , the PA State Archives, the PA State Library, and the Legislative Reference Bureau will be sharing pieces from our collections. Professional archivists will be available to answer your questions and maybe pick up some free swag while you visit!

Last week we welcomed our fall 2026 intern, Amanda Perry! Amanda is a graduate student at Louisiana State University pur...
09/11/2026

Last week we welcomed our fall 2026 intern, Amanda Perry! Amanda is a graduate student at Louisiana State University pursuing a master's in library and information. She will be working on a variety of projects this semester, so stay tuned!

09/11/2026

On this emotional 25th anniversary, America is remembering the attacks on September 11, 2001.

The House Archives was honored to provide footage to the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus and Pennsylvania House Democrats. The footage includes events from the PA House of Representatives committee meetings and ceremonies following the attacks. A commemorative bipartisan video was created interviewing 6 current Representatives who were serving on that day in 2001. You will learn what was happening here in Harrisburg and how these Members reacted to national events in real time.

Full video available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LvhNE08ROo&t=1s

Sharing one of our new donations for ! Also sharing in honor of the House's ceremonial session today in Philadelphia to...
09/09/2026

Sharing one of our new donations for ! Also sharing in honor of the House's ceremonial session today in Philadelphia to celebrate America's 250th!

Spoon is from the 1926 Exhibition!

New donation alert!!! 😮 Which plate is your favorite??? Tell us in the comments 👇
09/01/2026

New donation alert!!! 😮 Which plate is your favorite??? Tell us in the comments 👇

It's been 25 years since the attacks on September 11, 2001. A new exhibit, featuring items from the Flight 93 National M...
08/27/2026

It's been 25 years since the attacks on September 11, 2001.

A new exhibit, featuring items from the Flight 93 National Memorial will be on display in the East Wing Rotunda starting today until October 27!

This exhibit will specifically highlight pieces of memorabilia from the Flight 93 site, such as silverware, pieces of plane wreckage, name badges from investigators, and tributes from family members and visitors to the site. Additionally, there will be a display featuring the response from the PA General Assembly outside the Majority Caucus Room near the Main Rotunda of the Capitol Building.

Thanks to our friend Betsy Keene (left), Curator for the National Parks Western Pennsylvania, for help with an exciting ...
08/25/2026

Thanks to our friend Betsy Keene (left), Curator for the National Parks Western Pennsylvania, for help with an exciting upcoming project! Stay tuned!

that a memorial tree was planted in honor of the passengers and crew who were on Flight 93 back in 2001? The tree can ...
08/19/2026

that a memorial tree was planted in honor of the passengers and crew who were on Flight 93 back in 2001? The tree can still be seen today outside the Ryan Office Building.

📢New Speaker Exhibit! Learn more about Robert K. Hamilton. Only Speaker for one term, Hamilton had over 50 pieces of leg...
08/17/2026

📢New Speaker Exhibit! Learn more about Robert K. Hamilton. Only Speaker for one term, Hamilton had over 50 pieces of legislation signed into law.

Now on display on the ground floor of the Irvis Office Building.

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628 Irvis Office Building
Harrisburg, PA
17120

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Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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