• Home School Series – 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 […]

  • Local History Series @ Bosler – America 250

    Bosler Library 158 W High Street, Carlisle, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Local History Series @ Bosler: Carlisle Through the Years

    Bosler Library 158 W High Street, Carlisle, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • 175 Photos for Carlisle’s 275th

    Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United States

    A video presentation with Merri Lou Schaumann and Jennifer Patel. RSVP Here:

  • Schimmel Woodcarving Expo

    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; […]

  • Juneteenth Program

    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 […]

  • Rally Round the Flag: WWII on the Homefront in Cumberland County, PA

    Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Rally Round the Flag: WWII on the Homefront in Cumberland County, PA

    Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • The Pa Soldiers’ Orphan Schools 1864 – 2009

    Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United States

    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. Members Free […]