Tie Dye Mania

Join Education Curator Matthew March for a fun Tie Dye afternoon. Participants will make their own shirt to take home in the spirit of the 60s. Ages 8-12; 15 slots available; $20 per child and includes supplies and t-shirt.

Two Mile House Tartan Stone Presentation

Two Mile House 1189 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA, United States

Internationally known stone carver Frank Maurer will present a Scots-Irish heritage Tartan Stone to CCHS at the Two Mile House and share the history of the stone and its Scots-Irish connections. Light refreshments will be served.  This is a free RSVP event.     

Carlisle Crime Series Book Signing

History on High - The Shop 33 W High St, Carlisle, PA, United States

Joan L. West, the author of the Carlisle Crime Case mysteries will be at History on High – The Shop on First Friday August 5, from 5 to 8 pm (also the Welcome Jam for our new US Army War College students).  Join us to meet local author Joan (Jody) West and learn about her […]

First Night Carlisle Button Design Competition

G.B. Stuart History Workshop 29 W. High St., Carlisle, United States

Opening August 11, with a public reception on August 12 from 5-7pm, First Night Carlisle will present a student art exhibit, “Making a Memory,” in the G.B. Stuart History Workshop. This […]

McLain Festival Cocktail Party

Two Mile House 1189 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA, United States

The Pre-Event Cocktail Party at the Two Mile House will have delicious food provided by local caterers and restaurants as well as a Scotch tasting. The event is open to […]

22nd Annual McLain Festival

Two Mile House 1189 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA, United States

Looking for the 2017 McLain Festival. CLICK HERE. Saturday, September 3, 2016 9 AM - 5 PM Two Mile House, 1189 Walnut Bottom Road Cost: $10 Admission/children under 10 free […]

Heart and Soul Heritage Day

"We got to teach that history. We got to let folks know where you really come from and why it’s so important." –Volunteer at Neighbors Helping Neighbors Clean up, April […]

Wicked Walk

History on High - The Shop 33 W High St, Carlisle, PA, United States

Joe Cress will be leading two Wicked Walks this Saturday, September 10th. The Walks will begin at History on High – The Shop, 33 West High Street in Carlisle. The […]

The Richard C. Reed Architectural Lecture

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

Thanks to the generous support of Society member Maureen Reed and her family, CCHS will host the first annual R.C. Reed lecture on Cumberland County architecture. Architectural historian Wendy Pires […]

Pennsylvania German Weaving Demonstration

History on High - The Shop 33 W High St, Carlisle, PA, United States

Saturday, October 1st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Gay McGeary, Pennsylvania German Weaving demonstration. Join The Shop for American Craft Week October 1st through the 16th.

Earth, Grass, Trees, and Stones Reading

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

Poetry Reading by Mary Anne Morefield from her book, "Earth, Grass, Trees and Stone." She will set the context for some of the poems by sharing history of the Scotch's […]