Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour of the Mount Gretna Area Historical Society Museum. This 15-minute video begins with an historic overview of Mount Gretna and includes photos and descriptions of some of our most notible exhibits. Special “Thank You” to Anne Brossman Sweigart Center for History.

Gretna Chronicles

The Gretna Chronicles | Special Edition, Spring 2023Learn about Mount Gretna history and how you can help to preserve it by reading, The Gretna Chronicles, our bi-annual newsletter. Visit our Newsletter Archives Page or click the image here to open our latest issue highlighting the upcoming Spanish-American War Anniversary.

Upcoming Events

  • Museum Hours

    June 4, 2023
    1:00 pm / 4:00 pmMt. Gretna Area Historical Society

  • History on the Porch 

    June 6, 2023
    10:00 amMt. Gretna Area Historical Society

  • Member Reception and BBQ

    June 6, 2023
    6:00 pmMt. Gretna Hall of Philosophy

  • Museum Hours

    June 10, 2023
    1:00 pm / 4:00 pmMt. Gretna Area Historical Society

Now Available

Glimpses of the Past Volume 2, Brave Boys: A History of the Pennsylvania National Guard at Mount Gretna 1885-1935

Glimpses of the Past Volume 3: Camp Mount Gretna: Stories of Fun and Faith

Mount Gretna Through the Decades book for sale!

Cottage Histories

Local History

T-Shirt Sales

Business Member Recognition

Mount Gretna Area Historical Society Business Membership | Chef on the Go
Mount Gretna Area Historical Society Business Membership | Gretna Timbers
Gretna Graphics
717-279-1433
Mount Gretna Area Historical Society Business Membership | Hickey Artchitects Inc.
Mount Gretna Area Historical Society Business Membership | Jonestown Bank & Trust, Jonestown
Mount Gretna Area Historical Society Business Membership | Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach
Mount Gretna Area Historical Society Business Membership | Taylor Miller Organ Company