# 10/1/26 Historical Commission - Show & Tell

The Lower Paxton Township Historical Commission held a show-and-tell meeting on October 1, 2026, featuring local historical artifacts and stories. Presentations included an Oddfellows ribbon dating to the 1880s, photographs showing the area around Colonial Park from 1938, 1956, and 1970, a timber from Fort Gilchrist and an unusual early plumbing fitting, a 1939 high school class photograph, and an 1862 map of Dauphin County depicting historic towns, roads, and residents. The map prompted discussion of former place names and how the area has changed over time.

The commission noted that this was its final presentation of the year and said topics for the next year would be discussed at a future meeting. Members also discussed refreshing the archive display cases, potentially with a display about local businesses and advertisements, and mentioned a possible future fundraiser involving Fort Gilchrist timber. No procurement activity, contract decisions, or spending approvals were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Sources
- [10/1/26 Historical Commission - Show & Tell](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5CeHdQzBrA) - Lower Paxton Township