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 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 […]
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. Register Here: https://plan.cumberlandcountylibraries.org/event/15939589
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. Register […]
Join CCHS staff for the opening of our 2026 exhibit.
The Cumberland County Historical Society offers a pay what you can museum that is open to everyone. Count on spending at least half a day to explore the entirety of our permanent galleries or spend some time in our focused galleries including the Carlisle Indian School, folk art (including Wilhelm Schimmel), military history (with stories […]
Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B - or A - donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: cchs to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience […]
Sherry Knowlton will present "Reality in Fiction" a class with emphasis on how research and accuracy are important for making your fiction writing believable. Sherry will be signing her books afterward.
Members Free / Non-Members $5
Ashland was one of the first “Garden Cemeteries” in the area. On this tour we’ll cover the DEFG’s of Ashland….speaking of some of those whose names begin with those letters. Of course, we’ll also speak of the history of the cemetery, monument styles and burial customs around the time of the opening in 1865. We’ll […]
A video presentation with Merri Lou Schaumann and Jennifer Patel. RSVP Here:
In connection with the special exhibit Freedom to Be: LGBTQ+ Journeys in the American Story, CCHS is hosting a screening of a short student documentary created by Ithaca College student Katelyn Smith, The Rainbow Under the Red Tape. (The documentary run time is 18:41.) This film dives into LGBTQ+ history and resilience and highlights the LGBT […]
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; 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 […]