You can now check out our inventory online!
The museum houses many displays of its extensive collection of Mount Joy artifacts and local business memorabilia—all arranged as a unique exhibit.
The Historical Society periodically publishes historical journals on a subject of the Mount Joy area. These journals and other merchandise are offered for sale at the museum and through the website.
Available Books:
Books are available for sale online and/or at the Historical Society’s Museum, located at 120 Fairview Street, Mount Joy. Check out our online store to see what topics are available.
Available Research Resources at the Museum:
- Obituary information from 1901 to present, plus some from the 1800′s
- Inventory records of everything in the building
- Cemetery records for all Mount Joy and surrounding area cemeteries
- One hundred-plus loose-leaf notebooks containing important articles, categorized by subject
- A file of biographical information of Mount Joy residents
- A file of Mount Joy and Florin businesses, industries, churches, schools, organizations, sports, etc.
- Local atlases and all known local maps from 1825 onward
- Genealogy books
- School records, memorabilia, and newspapers
- Mount Joy High School yearbooks
- Mount Joy newspaper scrapbook
- The Bulletin [Mount Joy newspaper] from 1901 to 1975
- Research files
- Pictures
- All research journals published by the society
- Local videos/DVDs
- Copier for your use
Please Note: The Historical Society is a non-profit organization that relies on private contributions for its operating expenses. Society members will do research upon request. An hourly donation of $20.00 with a one hour minimum will be accepted for doing this research. Photocopies cost $.25 per copy.
We’re always looking for new members, join today!