The Museum of Cumberland County History

The Cumberland County Historical Society offers a pay what you can museum that is open to everyone:

21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Count on spending at least half a day to explore the entirety of our permanent galleries or spend some time in our focused galleries including the Carlisle Indian School, folk art (including Wilhelm Schimmel), and more.

Tours are self-guided, and photographs are allowed!

We engage people with the stories of all of Cumberland County history, linking past to present, to build understanding and strengthen our communities.

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