BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cumberland County Historical Society - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cumberland County Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T120000 DTSTAMP:20260729T193345Z CREATED:20260311T161430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T193345Z UID:25210-1785582000-1785585600@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:The Pa Soldiers' Orphan Schools 1864 - 2009 DESCRIPTION:Lay Historian William Peck will share the story of  the The Pennsylvania Soldiers’ Orphan Schools 1864-2009 with a focus on the White Hall Orphan School in Camp Hill.\n\nMembers Free / Non-Members $6 – Register Here\n  \nMembers RSVP Here: \n\n\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Number of Attendees*Subscribe to the CCHS Eblast\n \n Yes\n Email*\n \n \n Submit URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/pa-orphan-schools/ LOCATION:Todd Hall\, 21 N. Pitt St.\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000 DTSTAMP:20260609T140504Z CREATED:20260609T140504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T140504Z UID:25591-1784368800-1784372400@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Rally Round the Flag: WWII on the Homefront in Cumberland County\, PA DESCRIPTION:Join local author and historian Joseph David Cress this summer at the Cumberland County Historical Society as he shares stories from his newest book\, Rally Round the Flag\, exploring life on the World War II home front in Carlisle and Cumberland County. URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/rally-round-the-flag-wwii-on-the-homefront-in-cumberland-county-pa-2/ LOCATION:Cumberland County Historical Society\, 21 N. Pitt Street\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T171829Z CREATED:20260424T152450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T171829Z UID:25464-1783101600-1783108800@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:The US Constitution\, Virtue and the Pursuit of the Common Good (Night) DESCRIPTION:Tavern talks between George Washington and Patrick Henry\, moderated by LTG James Dubik. Joint event with the J. Sherwood McGinnis\, Jr. .War\, Peace and Justice Project. URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/the-us-constitution-virtue-and-the-pursuit-of-the-common-good-night/ LOCATION:Todd Hall\, 21 N. Pitt St.\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T120000 DTSTAMP:20260610T171838Z CREATED:20260424T152357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T171838Z UID:25462-1783072800-1783080000@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:The US Constitution\, Virtue\, and the Pursuit of the Common Good (Morning) DESCRIPTION:Tavern talks between George Washington and Patrick Henry\, moderated by LTG James Dubik. Joint event with the J. Sherwood McGinnis\, Jr. .War\, Peace and Justice Project. URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/the-us-constitution-virtue-and-the-pursuit-of-the-common-good-morning/ LOCATION:Todd Hall\, 21 N. Pitt St.\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T140413Z CREATED:20260609T140413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T140413Z UID:25589-1781960400-1781964000@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Rally Round the Flag: WWII on the Homefront in Cumberland County\, PA DESCRIPTION:Join local author and historian Joseph David Cress this summer at the Cumberland County Historical Society as he shares stories from his newest book\, Rally Round the Flag\, exploring life on the World War II home front in Carlisle and Cumberland County. URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/rally-round-the-flag-wwii-on-the-homefront-in-cumberland-county-pa/ LOCATION:Cumberland County Historical Society\, 21 N. Pitt Street\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T110000 DTSTAMP:20260610T171356Z CREATED:20260113T195840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T171356Z UID:24934-1781949600-1781953200@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Juneteenth Program DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by CCHS and Mt Tabor Preservation Project. Join to commemorate the seven Civil War veterans buried in the Cedar Street Cemetery. An introduction will be provided by Dr. John Bonin and a plaque commemorating the Civil War veterans will be unveiled. \nSupported by M&T Charitable Foundation \n \n  URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/juneteenth-program/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000 DTSTAMP:20260316T142718Z CREATED:20260316T142718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T142718Z UID:25240-1781341200-1781366400@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Schimmel Woodcarving Expo DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day honoring the art and tradition of the most famous of Cumberland County carvers \nWhere: Heishman’s Mill\, 1206 Creek Rd.\, Carlisle\, PA \nWhen: Saturday\, June 13th 9AM- 4PM \nWith the following special guests: Jim and Joan Hiser\, Carlisle Springs; Gary Rosborough\, Lebanon NEW; Paul D. Hoch\, Carlisle; Glenn Carson\, Carlisle banjo builder; Jim Small\, Shippensburg; Brian Paine\, Allentown NEW; Kurin Shenk\, Carlisle NEW; John Stevens\, Glen Rock NEW; Stone House History Interpreters; Karl Pass\, Editor\,  AAN \nFree Admission \n10 Minute Garage talks every hour \n10:00 – Mill/ FHHM              11:00 – finishing technique     12:00 – banjo jam \n1:00 – Antiques and Auction News    2:00 – carver interview    3:00 –  Residents of the creek \nMore Info on Facebook URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/schimmel-woodcarving-expo/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T113000 DTSTAMP:20260424T151550Z CREATED:20260424T151550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T151550Z UID:25454-1780137000-1780140600@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:175 Photos for Carlisle's 275th DESCRIPTION:A video presentation with Merri Lou Schaumann and Jennifer Patel. \nRSVP Here: \n\n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Number of Attendees*Subscribe to the CCHS Eblast\n \n Yes\n Email*\n \n \n Submit URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/175-photos-for-carlisles-275th/ LOCATION:Todd Hall\, 21 N. Pitt St.\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T190000 DTSTAMP:20260211T203904Z CREATED:20260113T193633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T203904Z UID:24922-1775066400-1775070000@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Local History Series @ Bosler: Carlisle Through the Years DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister Here: https://plan.cumberlandcountylibraries.org/event/15939653 URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/local-history-series-bosler-carlisle-through-the-years/ LOCATION:Bosler Library\, 158 W High Street\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000 DTSTAMP:20260211T203909Z CREATED:20260113T193530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T203909Z UID:24920-1773856800-1773860400@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Local History Series @ Bosler - America 250 DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister Here: https://plan.cumberlandcountylibraries.org/event/15939589 URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/local-history-series-bosler-america-250/ LOCATION:Bosler Library\, 158 W High Street\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260113T194150Z CREATED:20260113T194150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T194150Z UID:24926-1773828000-1773835200@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Home School Series - Camp Michaux Walking Tour DESCRIPTION: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. \nFamily Membership Register Free Here / Non-Members $10 Registration URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/home-school-series-camp-michaux-walking-tour/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T113000 DTSTAMP:20260220T205324Z CREATED:20250603T155456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T205324Z UID:23908-1771669800-1771673400@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Cloe - Forced Resistance DESCRIPTION:Registration Closed\nRecently featured on the BBC podcast 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\n\nMembers Free / Non-Members $6\n  URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/cloe-forced-resistance/ LOCATION:Todd Hall\, 21 N. Pitt St.\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historicalsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Book-C-030-pg-108.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260213T194053Z CREATED:20251201T203838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T194053Z UID:24410-1771408800-1771416000@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Home School Series - George Washington DESCRIPTION: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. \nFamily Membership Register Free Here / Non-Members $10 Registration URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/home-school-series-wwii/ LOCATION:Todd Hall\, 21 N. Pitt St.\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000 DTSTAMP:20260211T203834Z CREATED:20260113T193209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T203834Z UID:24917-1770228000-1770231600@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Local History Series @ Bosler Library: Mt Tabor Preservation Project DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Lindsay Varner and Carmen James for a conversation on the Mt Tabor Preservation Project and their efforts to save the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and the stories of residents who worshipped and used the site as a community space in Mt. Holly Springs. Since the project started\, the site has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Cumberland County Register of Historic Places. In 2025\, it was granted a Keystone State Marker. \nRegister Here: https://plan.cumberlandcountylibraries.org/event/15939565 URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/local-history-series-bosler-library-mt-tabor-preservation-project/ LOCATION:Bosler Library\, 158 W High Street\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260113T194030Z CREATED:20251201T204140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T194030Z UID:24413-1768989600-1768996800@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Home School Series - America 250 DESCRIPTION: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. \nFamily Membership Register Free Here / Non-Members $10 Registration URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/home-school-series-america-250/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR