Resources & Collections

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!