On 14 June 1775 the Second Continental Congress directed ten companies of expert riflemen to be raised in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. These small units with their individual Pennsylvania Rifles were intended to reinforce the New England militia already fighting British Regulars outside Boston and are recognized as the first units of what will become […]
Join Carlisle Indian School Digital Resource Center team member Lily Sweeney for an overview of the Congressional investigation of the Carlisle Indian School in spring of 1914. This talk will outline the events of the investigation, what may have caused it, and the grievances raised or denounced by school staff, students, government officials, and local […]
Join author-historian Jeffrey E. Finegan, Sr. as he interviews the newly appointed General George Washington on July 2, 1775 as Washington takes command of a fledgling army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. Hear about the general’s past experiences, learn of his present fears, and his hopes for the future success of American arms. This program commemorates the […]
By Robert Guy and Ken Hoover
Join Mt. Tabor Preservation Project and CCHS for a public reading of the Frederick Douglass’ famous 5th of July speech. Join us to read a passage of the speech or to listen to others read this powerful speech. Light refreshments will be available. Mt. Tabor AME Zion Church & Cemetery, 13 Cedar St., Mt Holly […]
Local daffodil author and expert, Anne Wood, will be sharing her success and knowledge just in time to plant daffodils for next spring. The program will start with a walk through the pollinator garden and the grounds of TMH. Starts outside at 5:30 / Lecture inside at 6 PM RSVP Here:
The Carlisle Indian School is Pennsylvania's best-known Indian School, but it is not the Commonwealth's only. The Martinsburg Indian School (1885-1888) is a rare example of a religiously unaffiliated, for-profit Indian boarding school. Established at the beginning of federal efforts to assimilate Indigenous youth through education, Martinsburg reflects trends within the Boarding School Movement including […]
As the great-granddaughter of at least six Carlisle Indian School descendants, the presenter offers an intimate and critical reflection on the school’s lasting impact. This talk traces the living histories of Indigenous endurance and strength, revealing how these stories continue to echo through generations. RSVP Here: