About

“The Central Pennsylvania Rock and Mineral Club, Inc. is a great resource for rock enthusiasts of all levels of interest and expertise. The club was established in 1958 with the goal of encouraging interest, enjoyment, and appreciation for rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, and lapidary arts. We are a non-profit (501c3) educational organization that is affiliated with both the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies as well as the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. This makes us an excellent source of information on rocks and minerals as well as providing opportunities to meet others with similar interests. If you’re a rock enthusiast, then monthly meetings are the perfect way to learn more about your hobby. We have guest speakers who give presentations on various aspects of geology and earth sciences. Monthly meetings are open to members and visitors, so feel free to come check us out! Have a younger rock enthusiast? We have a junior program for school-aged rock lovers that meets at the same time as our general club meeting. They’ll learn lots of fun stuff about rocks and get to share their hobby with other kids! Field trips are another great benefit to being a member. Open only to members, field trips offer you the inside track to interesting geological sites, so you can see first-hand how rocks are formed and what they look like. And most field trips are open to collecting, so you can expand your collection- or start a new one! Being part of the club is a great way to meet new people with similar interests and learn more about the fascinating world of rocks! Click the Join Our Club/ Pay dues button above to learn more about becoming a member!”

Club Meetings

Meetings 2nd Thursday of the month except Aug. Meetings are held at 7pm at St. Thomas United Church of Christ, 6490 Linglestown Road (Rt. 39), Harrisburg, PA 17112

Field Trips

Field trips are for club members only. We have many field trips to quarries & fossil sites throughout the year!

Rock Shows

CPRMC annual rock show is in Harrisburg, PA September 28th & 29th 2024! Check back for additonal Rock Shows.

Past Events

Sep 29, 2024

58th Annual… Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show! Sunday

58th Annual…

Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show!

Saturday, September 28, 2024    10 AM - 6 PM

Sunday, September 29, 2024      10 AM - 4 PM

at the Zembo Shrine Auditorium

NEW LOCATION:

2801 N. 3rd Street

Harrisburg, PA 17110

Free off-street parking!

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! Please click here to sign up for a shift to volunteer.

 

The Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show is a great opportunity to see a variety of items from all over the world. You’ll find Exhibits from local dealers as well as those who travel to the show from all over the country. Our rock show offers something for everyone, with everything from rough rocks and crystals to finished jewelry. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced collector, this is the perfect place to find what you’re looking for!

Check out what you’ll find at our rock show…

  • Enjoy our Club member displays of rocks, minerals and fossils!
  • Visit over 25 vendors of rocks, minerals and jewelry!
  • Join in the Silent Quarter Auction- auctions every quarter hour in increments of just a quarter!
  • Let the kids play in the Kids Area with a 25c wheel of rocks, plus free kids mini-mine and other activities!
  • Enter into our Free prize drawing and you could win goodies from our vendors!
  • Expand your mind with educational mineral and fossils displays!
  • Relax and have lunch or refreshments in the cafeteria!
  • Enjoy Free off-street parking in the lot in back, or free street parking!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Sep 28, 2024

58th Annual… Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show!

58th Annual…

Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show!

Saturday, September 28, 2024    10 AM - 6 PM

Sunday, September 29, 2024      10 AM - 4 PM

at the Zembo Shrine Auditorium

NEW LOCATION:

2801 N. 3rd Street

Harrisburg, PA 17110

Free off-street parking!

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! Please click here to sign up for a shift to volunteer.

 

The Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show is a great opportunity to see a variety of items from all over the world. You’ll find Exhibits from local dealers as well as those who travel to the show from all over the country. Our rock show offers something for everyone, with everything from rough rocks and crystals to finished jewelry. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced collector, this is the perfect place to find what you’re looking for!

Check out what you’ll find at our rock show…

  • Enjoy our Club member displays of rocks, minerals and fossils!
  • Visit over 25 vendors of rocks, minerals and jewelry!
  • Join in the Silent Quarter Auction- auctions every quarter hour in increments of just a quarter!
  • Let the kids play in the Kids Area with a 25c wheel of rocks, plus free kids mini-mine and other activities!
  • Enter into our Free prize drawing and you could win goodies from our vendors!
  • Expand your mind with educational mineral and fossils displays!
  • Relax and have lunch or refreshments in the cafeteria!
  • Enjoy Free off-street parking in the lot in back, or free street parking!

We can’t wait to see you there!

 

Sep 22, 2024

Stone cutting class

Stone cutting class - Sept 21 & 22 either 11-2pm or 3-6pm. The cost is $100 for club members and $200 for everyone else.
Students will be able to cut and polish their own stone during the workshop. If students want to use our equipment after taking the class we will rent it out for $10 an hour.


RSVP to Michael Prinkey at fireagate67@hotmail.com

Geology365

Geology365 is a FREE to use collection and club management software.
As an individual, you can catalog your collection as well as design and print custom labels.
As a club, you can manage your club activities (meetings, field trips, and rock shows), membership, and host your website (this site is a Geology365.com site). create your free account

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