Alternative Education Series
Ages: Eight and up
Time: 10:00-11:30 AM
Place: Cumberland County Historical Society
21 N. Pitt St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-7610
Member Registration Free Below
Cost: $10.00 per student per session and $10.00 for each additional child from the same family. (Family members free – RSVP below. Information on memberships available below.)
September 17: Underground Railroad Walking Tour
Matthew March, Education Curator, will lead this walking tour that will focus on the role of abolitionists and freedom seekers in Boiling Springs. The historic village was the site of an Underground Railroad
“station” operated by area resident, Daniel Kaufman. Meet in Boiling Springs at the parking lot at approximately 9 Bucher Hill RD near the stop sign.
October 22: Whiskey Rebellion Walking Tour
\Matthew March, Education Director, will lead this walking tour that will explore some of the sites in the historic district of Carlisle, featuring those that played a role during the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794. Carlisle was the gateway to the west and half of the Watermelon Army assembled there en route to Western PA.
November 19: World War I
It was a time of astounding innovation. Air warfare, tanks, chemical attacks, flame throwers, and the machine gun are cast against the gruesome environment of the trenches that changed the world
and set the stage for World War II. In the Argonne Forest, “Iron Men” from the 28th division made their mark. But this is not only a story about soldiers and technology. Homefront demands such as the
Victory garden, women in the military, and females in manufacturing industries ultimately paved the way to suffrage for women.
December 17: World War II
Across America, the nation mobilized in support of the war. Cumberland County was no exception. Even school children sacrificed and saved for victory. Would you paint your legs to save on nylon? Eat pickled pig’s feet? Give up driving? Feel the weight of the war effort and listen to the unbelievably heroic tales of Cumberland County Medal of Honor recipients John Minick and Jay Zeamer.
January 21: America 250
Let’s kick the year off with a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Come hear stories of the connections that Cumberland County has to the formation of the United States of America.
February 18: George Washington
To commemorate President’s Day and the first person to fill the job, February’s session will be all about the life and many different connections that George Washington has with Cumberland County.
March 18: Camp Michaux Walking Tour
Nestled deep in the woods of the South Mountain, the U.S. Army secretly interrogated both German and Japanese prisoners during World War II. But the story goes much deeper than that. Come explore in person the unique history of the Pine Grove area. Please be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing according to the weather. Directions given at RSVP.
April 22: Pine Grove Furnace State Park
From an early American iron plantation to an amusement park to one of PA’s premiere state parks, come learn about the unique history of Pine Grove Furnace. We will walk around the park learning about the roles that the buildings and people played over the centuries. Please dress to be outside and walking. We will meet at the iron furnace stack parking lot at Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
Cost: $10.00 per student per session and $10.00 for each additional child from the same family. (Now Free for Family members; Information on memberships available below.)
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