Click here to find out about the exciting, new Summer History Camps for 2010 as well as downloadable registration forms for both camps.

Click here to go to our information on Home School programs available through CCHS.

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Click here to download this Educational Program catalog as an Adobe Reader pdf file.

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Hands-On in the Himes Education Center can be expanded to include time at our interactive workstations. These rotating themed centers provide hands-on experience with the past.

VISIT OUR AWARD WINNING VIRTUAL MUSEUM TOUR WITH MATCHING HISTORY STANDARDS:
www.historicalsociety.com
Winner of the Executive Directors Award from the Pennsylvania Federation of Museums and Historical Societies, our vibrant virtual tour takes visitors through our comprehensive museum galleries and features extensive educational material with fascinating details of county history.
 

HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE INTERNSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE

TEACHER IN-SERVICE PROGRAMS TO DEMONSTRATE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS ARE WELCOME.  IN-SERVICE PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED AT YOUR FACILITY OR AT THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
 

Preserving and sharing Cumberland County history for 130 years, the Cumberland County Historical Society offers award-winning museum galleries, a research library, photo archives, and innovative educational programs.  The Historical Society also owns and operates the historic Two Mile House at Walnut Bottom Road, the site of the annual McClain Celtic Festival.

For additional information on our programs please contact:
Education Curator: 249-7610
Email: edcurator@historicalsociety.com
Education Assistant: 249-7610
Email: educ@historicalsociety.com
 

Cumberland County is an area rich in historic moments preserved and relived through the Cumberland County Historical Society.  The State of Pennsylvania again approved CCHS innovative education programs to qualify for Education Improvement Tax Credit Program for the 2007-2008 school year.

Corporations, which made a two-year contribution to the Society through this program, can receive a 90% tax credit for six types of credits.  Those who make a one-year contribution will receive a 75% tax credit.  Unlike charitable giving, Educational Improvement Tax Credits are authorized for businesses that make contributions to educational improvement organizations for innovative educational programs.