John Harris - Simon Cameron Mansion - Civil War Discovery Trail Sites on Waymarking.com

Site Description
From 1863 to 1889, this was the home of Simon Cameron, Lincoln's first secretary of war. Cameron was a controversial figure who had proposed arming blacks early in the war effort and was forced to resign as a result. He also established Harrisburg as a central location for the movement of Union troops and material. Among the mansion tour highlights: the exhibition, “Simon Cameron: In the Eye of the Civil War,” and Gen. and Mrs. Cameron’s 1863 Drawing Room.
Admission Fees: Adults: $7; Children: $5; Seniors: $6; Groups rates available.
Open to Public: Mon. - Thu.: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reservations suggested.
Visitor Services: Museum; gift shop; rest rooms.
Directions: From I-83: take the Second St. exit. Get in the left lane and turn left on Washington St.; turn right onto River St. at the “Mansion Tours” sign; then turn left into the parking lot.

Type of site: Historic Home Address: River St. Harrisburg, Pa Dauphin Phone Number: 717-233-3462 Admission Charged: More than $5 Website: [Web Link] Driving Directions: Directions: From I-83: take the Second St. exit. Get in the left lane and turn left on Washington St.; turn right onto River St. at the “Mansion Tours” sign; then turn left into the parking lot.

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