Research

Ribbon Cutting on September 27, 2024.

Yelland Library located within the Hormel History and Research Center

About Research Collections 

The Hanover Area Historical Society is committed to preserving the rich heritage of the Hanover area, providing resources and tools for historical research. Our research materials include a wide array of documents, maps, photographs and genealogical information related to the Hanover area.

The Hormel History and Research Center, which officially opened its doors on September 28, 2024, offers visitors and researchers a state-of-the-art facility to delve into the local history.

Located within the heart of Hanover, the center provides access to the Yelland Research Library and Archives, the Pennsylvania Reading Room collections, and expert guidance from our researchers, archivist and volunteers.

Whether you are tracing family roots, researching local events, or exploring the architectural history of the Hanover region, our resources are available to assist you.

A tremendous thank you to our generous donors, Terry and Monna Hormel, Donna Weber and family in memory of C. Daniel Weber, and The WAY Foundation for their invaluable support in making this center a reality.

Visiting the Yelland Library located within the Hormel History and Research Center

To explore these materials or to consult with our knowledgeable staff, we invite you to visit us at the Guthrie Memorial Library at 2 Library Place.

Hours of Operation: Regular hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Additional hours coming soon, based on volunteer availability.

Parking: There is parking available in the Guthrie Memorial Library’s parking lot.

Restroom: The Guthrie Memorial Library has facilities available.

Fees: No charge to access the Yelland Library; donations accepted. There may be a charge for research request services and print services.

We also encourage researchers to contact us to make an appointment for more in-depth assistance. To schedule a visit, please contact us at [email protected] or 717-634-2525.

View from the second floor during the Grand Opening on 9/28/24.
Some of the guests at the ribbon cutting on 9/27/24.
HAHS Board members attend ribbon cutting on 9/27/24.

Research Resources

This list represents a portion of our holdings. Our book collection includes a wide variety of topics such as churches, government, antiques, local genealogies, Civil War, to name a few.

Newsletter Archive

Online archive of HAHS’s newsletters from 2012. The Yelland Library also has hard copies of newsletters dating back to 1969. Contact the Library if you are interested in viewing the hard copies.

Useful Links

Resources that might be helpful for historical research, family histories or renovating old homes.

Mason-Dixon Markers

Information and photographs of markers located in York County, PA.