BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cumberland County Historical Society - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Cumberland County Historical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cumberland County Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20150101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T113000 DTSTAMP:20260424T151550Z CREATED:20260424T151550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T151550Z UID:25454-1780137000-1780140600@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:175 Photos for Carlisle's 275th DESCRIPTION:A video presentation with Merri Lou Schaumann and Jennifer Patel. \nRSVP Here: \n\n\n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Number of Attendees*Subscribe to the CCHS Eblast\n \n Yes\n Email*\n \n \n Submit URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/175-photos-for-carlisles-275th/ LOCATION:Todd Hall\, 21 N. Pitt St.\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150819Z CREATED:20230418T193948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T150819Z UID:20787-1779026400-1779030000@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Ashland Cemetery Tour DESCRIPTION: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 also talk about the effect that the Civil War had on funeral and burial customs. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Participants will meet at the mausoleum. Rain or Shine \n\n\n\nCost: $12/member; $18/nonmember; $6/under 12 \n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/ashland-cemetery-tour/ CATEGORIES:Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T154113Z CREATED:20260113T194720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T154113Z UID:24930-1777114800-1777118400@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Sherry Knowlton Writing Class DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe class will be held behind the History on High Museum Shop in our Cumberland Room. \nMembers Free RSVP Below / Non-Members $5 – Register Here\nRSVP Here: \n\n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Number of Attendees*Subscribe to the CCHS Eblast\n \n Yes\n Email*\n \n \n Submit URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/sherry-knowlton-writing-class/ LOCATION:History on High – The Shop\, 33 W High St\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T125848Z CREATED:20240729T201112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T125848Z UID:22827-1776420000-1778774400@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:History Museum Open Tuesday - Saturday DESCRIPTION: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 of multiple medal of honor honorees)\, and more. \nTours are self-guided\, and photographs are allowed! \n21 N. Pitt Street\, Carlisle\, PA 17013\nTuesday-Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.\nSaturday – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/free-history-museum-open-tuesday-saturday/ LOCATION:Cumberland County Historical Society\, 21 N. Pitt Street\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historicalsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/museum1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000 DTSTAMP:20260401T151215Z CREATED:20260113T195629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T151215Z UID:24932-1775840400-1775847600@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:CCHS 250 Exhibit Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Join CCHS staff and volunteers for the opening reception of 2026 special exhibits celebrating America 250. Featured exhibits will include Well Actually… Myths\, History & Stories of Cumberland County and Protest & Resistance in Cumberland County on display in the 1st-floor Miller Gallery\, as well as Material Curiosity: Interpreting America at 250 in the 2nd-floor Kramer Gallery. These exhibitions encourage visitors to reflect on the last 250 years of history in Cumberland County and beyond while reminiscing on the qualities and stories of the American Revolution. The reception will include exclusive access to the exhibits\, interactions with staff\, food\, drink\, and a community environment. \n\nThis event is free for members and non-members thanks to the generous support of our sponsors\, Julie and Justin Germany. Please use the form below to RSVP. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Sydney Ernst at sernst@historicalsociety.com. \n\n\n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Number of Attendees*Subscribe to the CCHS Eblast\n \n Yes\n Email*\n \n \n Submit URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/cchs-250-exhibit-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Todd Hall\, 21 N. Pitt St.\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T190000 DTSTAMP:20260211T203904Z CREATED:20260113T193633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T203904Z UID:24922-1775066400-1775070000@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Local History Series @ Bosler: Carlisle Through the Years DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister Here: https://plan.cumberlandcountylibraries.org/event/15939653 URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/local-history-series-bosler-carlisle-through-the-years/ LOCATION:Bosler Library\, 158 W High Street\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000 DTSTAMP:20260211T203909Z CREATED:20260113T193530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T203909Z UID:24920-1773856800-1773860400@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Local History Series @ Bosler - America 250 DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister Here: https://plan.cumberlandcountylibraries.org/event/15939589 URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/local-history-series-bosler-america-250/ LOCATION:Bosler Library\, 158 W High Street\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260113T194150Z CREATED:20260113T194150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T194150Z UID:24926-1773828000-1773835200@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Home School Series - Camp Michaux Walking Tour DESCRIPTION: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 to the weather. Directions given at RSVP. \nFamily Membership Register Free Here / Non-Members $10 Registration URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/home-school-series-camp-michaux-walking-tour/ CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T113000 DTSTAMP:20260220T205324Z CREATED:20250603T155456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T205324Z UID:23908-1771669800-1771673400@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Cloe - Forced Resistance DESCRIPTION:Registration Closed\nRecently 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\n\nMembers Free / Non-Members $6\n  URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/cloe-forced-resistance/ LOCATION:Todd Hall\, 21 N. Pitt St.\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historicalsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Book-C-030-pg-108.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260213T194053Z CREATED:20251201T203838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T194053Z UID:24410-1771408800-1771416000@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Home School Series - George Washington DESCRIPTION: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. \nFamily Membership Register Free Here / Non-Members $10 Registration URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/home-school-series-wwii/ LOCATION:Todd Hall\, 21 N. Pitt St.\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000 DTSTAMP:20260211T203834Z CREATED:20260113T193209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T203834Z UID:24917-1770228000-1770231600@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Local History Series @ Bosler Library: Mt Tabor Preservation Project DESCRIPTION: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 of residents who worshipped and used the site as a community space in Mt. Holly Springs. Since the project started\, the site has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Cumberland County Register of Historic Places. In 2025\, it was granted a Keystone State Marker. \nRegister Here: https://plan.cumberlandcountylibraries.org/event/15939565 URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/local-history-series-bosler-library-mt-tabor-preservation-project/ LOCATION:Bosler Library\, 158 W High Street\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T160000 DTSTAMP:20251201T204022Z CREATED:20210915T171420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T204022Z UID:13295-1769248800-1770480000@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:CCHS Used Book Sale (Todd Hall) DESCRIPTION:Looking for new reading material? Look no further because CCHS’ is holding its much anticipated used book sale! URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/cchs-used-book-sale-todd-hall/ LOCATION:Todd Hall\, 21 N. Pitt St.\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.historicalsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/st0086b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260113T194030Z CREATED:20251201T204140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T194030Z UID:24413-1768989600-1768996800@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Home School Series - America 250 DESCRIPTION:Let’s kick the year off with a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Come hear stories of the connections that Cumberland County has to the formation of the United States of America. \nFamily Membership Register Free Here / Non-Members $10 Registration URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/home-school-series-america-250/ CATEGORIES:Talks and Presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160505T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160505T190000 DTSTAMP:20160503T015744Z CREATED:20160329T214449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T015744Z UID:558-1462467600-1462474800@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Seven Lively Artists 60th Anniversary Art Exhibit Open Reception DESCRIPTION:Sign up below! URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/seven-lively-artists-60th-anniversary-art-exhibit-open-reception/ LOCATION:Cumberland County Historical Society\, 21 N. Pitt Street\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160418T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160418T200000 DTSTAMP:20160425T030041Z CREATED:20160322T205437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T030041Z UID:348-1461002400-1461009600@www.historicalsociety.com SUMMARY:Genealogy Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join local genealogist\, Deborah Sweaney\, and CCHS Librarian\, Cara Curtis\, to learn more about genealogy.  Do you have questions or just need a little guidance with your research?  Come to Deborah and Car’s workshop for the help you need.   \nCost: $20/member; $35/nonmember \n[button title=”Sign Up!” link=”#genealogy-workshop”] URL:https://www.historicalsociety.com/event/genealogy-workshop/ LOCATION:Cumberland County Historical Society\, 21 N. Pitt Street\, Carlisle\, PA\, 17013\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR