Harrisburg city is Pennsylvania’s capital, but before it was such, it was thought to have been the homeplace of Native American’s as early as 3000 BC. The Native Americans referred to the area as “Paxtang” and the location was an important trading location amongst many tribes. In 1608 Captain John Smith traveled up the Susquehanna River from Virginia to Pennsylvania and made first European contact with the Susquehanna tribe.
Not long after in 1719, an English trader by the name of John Harris Sr. came to Paxtang and came to own 800 acres of land. He gained a license to operate a ferry which he used along the river, and in 1785 his son began to create the town of Harrisburg across the hundreds of acres. The city was formally named the Capital of Pennsylvania in October of 1812.
If you are visiting Harrisburg during the right time of year, attending the farm show is a must. It is a huge event that thousands of people flock to attend every January. The event is held in a huge building on the corner of Cameron Street in the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center. Even if you are not there in January for the farm show, they hold many other events throughout the year, such as the pet show, horse show, and hunting expo.
If you are a fan of nature and walking, Wildwood Park is an ideal location. Despite being inside the city, the only thing reminding you that you aren’t secluded is the noise pollution from the nearby highway. Within Wildwood, you can walk for miles and enjoy the trails with sections of wooden bridges and wetlands. Wildlife can be seen throughout the park, and children like to hunt for painted rocks hidden by kind locals as part of a game.
There are many places in Harrisburg, PA that you can visit to help relieve some of your stress while your pet is being treated. We are proud to treat this community and promise to care for your pet with all the love and respect they deserve. We know that a visit to an emergency hospital is always a stressful time for both you and your pet. We strive to provide you with the best experience and care to alleviate that stress and get your pet back to feeling like themselves
