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    Pennsylvania State Archives

    Welcome to the Pennsylvania State Archives

    The Pennsylvania State Archives collects, preserves and makes available for study the permanently-valuable public records of the Commonwealth, with particular attention given to the records of state government. 

    Pennsylvania State Archives

    Pennsylvania State Archives

    The Pennsylvania State Archives collects, preserves and makes available for study the permanently-valuable public records of the Commonwealth, with particular attention given to the records of state government. The State Archives also collects papers of private citizens and organizations relevant to Pennsylvania history.

    ​HOURS

     
    Mon
    Tue
    Wed
    Thu
    Fri
    Sat

    Sun
    Closed
    Closed
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    2nd Sat. each month,
    ​9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Closed


    Holidays: We are closed on all state holidays.

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    ​LOCATION

    Mailing address:
    1681 N. Sixth St. 
    Harrisburg, PA 17102-1106

    Email:
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    Phone:
    (717) 783-3281

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