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Reed Architectural Lecture – Down by the Station: Architecture of the Cumberland Valley Railroad

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

DOWN BY THE STATION: Architecture of the Cumberland Valley Railroad by James Fouchard, President of the National Railway Historical Society, Cumberland Valley Chapter Refreshments will be served starting at 6:30PM. JAMES FOUCHARD’s lifelong interests in art, drama, history and architecture led him to pursue a career in theatrical scenic design, graduating from Ohio University summa […]

Schoeppe Murder Trial

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

A local doctor accused of poisoning his patient to death. This murder trial would forever chance the way medical evidence would be presented in court. Learn more about this fascinating case that made national and international news during this lecture and book signing by Mark Podvia. RSVP Here:

The I Knew George Washington Series

Washington as you have never seen him before! Join series author, Jeffrey Finnegan, Sr. as he looks at George Washington through the eyes of people who interacted with him. RSVP Here:

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CCHS 2023 Annual Meeting

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

Cumberland County Historical Society Members: You are invited to this year’s Cumberland County Historical Society Annual Members Meeting and Lecture to be held on Sunday October 22nd at the Historical Society Campus in Carlisle, 21 North Pitt Street.  We ask that you do RSVP for this event, it is FREE for all CCHS members, but […]

NY State National Guard, 1863

Join us for a talk on the NY State National Guard, 1863, Gettysburg Campaign with the Executive Director of the Shippensburg Historical Center, John Miller. He will discuss several regiments during his lecture on their involvement during the Confederate invasion of PA. RSVP Here:

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World War II Memories – The Book Series

Award-winning author and journalist Joseph David Cress will talk about his four-book series World War II Memories and will share some of the stories of veterans who fought Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. Books on Sale at 5:30PM; Lecture at 6PM RSVP Here:

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The Railroad Strike of 1877

Virtual Program The first nationwide strike had a tremendous impact on Pennsylvania, rousing workers and communities to oppose the wage cut imposed by the Pennsylvania Railroad. The strike culminated in Pittsburgh on July 21, when 40 people were killed and 38 buildings were burned. The program will also describe Robert Ammon’s efforts to get the […]

An Evening Chat with COL Jessica D. Grassetti

In celebration of Women's History Month, please join us for an evening discussion with COL Jessica D. Grassetti. COL Grassetti is a 23-year Army Veteran and current resident student at […]