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 […]
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 Free / Non-Members $10 Registration
Recently 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.
Members Free / 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A video presentation with Merri Lou Schaumann and Jennifer Patel. RSVP Here:
Join us for a day honoring the art and tradition of the most famous of Cumberland County carvers Where: Heishman's Mill, 1206 Creek Rd., Carlisle, PA When: Saturday, June 13th 9AM- 4PM With the following special guests: Jim and Joan Hiser, Carlisle Springs; […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.