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John Sayles Talk and Book Signing
Doors open at 6pm with the lecture starting at 6:30. Free for CCHS Members / Non-Members $10 Get your Ticket Here CCHS Member RSVP: In the vein of Never Let […]
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Talks and Presentations
Beyond Carlisle: The Martinsburg Indian School and Pennsylvania’s Lesser-Known Legacy of Boarding Schools
The Carlisle Indian School is Pennsylvania's best-known Indian School, but it is not the Commonwealth's only. The Martinsburg Indian School (1885-1888) is a rare example of a religiously unaffiliated, for-profit […]
Annual House Open Meeting
Join CCHS staff and board for this members-only open house with refreshments. Our guest speaker for this year's meeting will be Barbara Landis discussing the Carlisle Indian School. We will […]
Reed Architectural Lecture: Built to Last: Adaptive Reuse and the Power of Preservation
Mindy Gulden Crawford, Executive Director of Preservation Pennsylvania, explores the power of adaptive reuse to preserve the past while serving the needs of the present. Through a election of inspiring […]
The Indigenous Revolt: A Great-Granddaughter’s View of the Carlisle Indian School
As the great-granddaughter of at least six Carlisle Indian School descendants, the presenter offers an intimate and critical reflection on the school’s lasting impact. This talk traces the living histories of Indigenous endurance and strength, revealing how these stories continue to echo through generations.