The Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence will be a stop on the Historic Harrisburg Association’s annual tour.
The Governor’s Residence will be a stop on an annual holiday home tour, despite an arson attack last April that prompted extensive renovations.
The Historic Harrisburg Association announced Wednesday that the residence, which has historically been included on the group’s annual Candlelight House Tour, will remain a stop this year, following “uncertainty as to its inclusion.”
In April, Penbrook resident Cody Balmer lit the mansion on fire. The arsonist firebombed the residence at 2 a.m., targeting Gov. Josh Shapiro, who had just celebrated the Passover holiday with his family. In October, Balmer was sentenced to more than two decades in prison for his crimes.
The self-guided tour offers attendees a chance to walk through a selection of historic homes in Harrisburg at their own pace, using a provided guidebook. The tour will take place Sunday, Dec. 14 between 1 and 6 p.m..
Launched in 1973, this marks the Association’s 52nd year hosting the event. HHA executive director David Morrison said the tour is “the oldest and biggest tour of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region.”
For $20 in advance, or $30 day of, tickets can be purchased online or in-person at the Historic Harrisburg Resource Center.
The Historic Harrisburg Resource Center is located at 1230 N. 3rd St. in Harrisburg. For more information about HHA, visit its website.
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