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. Family Membership Register Free Here / Non-Members $10 Registration
Recently featured on the BBC postcast Lady Killers, the tragic story of an enslaved teenager, Cloe, and the murder of her enslavers youngest children. Learn about this story and role Cumberland County Historical Society played in the research for the podcast. Presenters: Merri Lou Schaumann and Lindsay Varner Members Free RSVP Below / Non-Members $6 […]
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 […]
Join CCHS’ Education Director, Matthew March, for a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. This session will focus on the people and stories of Cumberland County, which made it vital to the formation of the United States of America. Register Here: https://plan.cumberlandcountylibraries.org/event/15939589
Carlisle is turning 275! Celebrate this milestone with Cara Curtis, Archives & Library Director at the Cumberland County Historical Society, as she shares fascinating photographs that tell the story of our town’s past. From bustling streets to quiet corners, these images reveal how Carlisle has grown, changed, and stayed wonderfully itself through the years. Register […]
This event is being held at the Mt. Tabor AME Zion Church located at 13 Cedar Street Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065. A discussion with Scott Shane, author of Flee North: A forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom in Slavery's Borderland. Learn about the formerly enslaved man who coined the term "Underground Railroad." Shane's […]