Local author and historian, Randy Watts will hold a book signing for two of his latest books: "Cumberland Railway Company: Carlisle to Newville Trolley Line 1908-1920" and "Carlisle and Mount Holly Springs Street Railway Company-The Trolley to Holly." Randy Watts is also the author of several other very popular books that will be available […]
Attention BALLROOM DANCERS! CCHS will host “Dancing Under the Stars” at the Two Mile House, 1189 Walnut Bottom RD, Carlisle (across from K-Mart) on July 21, August 18 & September 15, 2017 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Historic Two Mile House offers a covered patio for dancing and plenty of room for those who […]
Join us on July 26 for a FREE dinner and community summit to discuss what matters most in our community. Last year we collected over 700 stories from the community, and during the summit we will review these stories and write community statements to help us plan for our future. Dinner will be provided by […]
The Cumberland County Historical Society looks forward to 2017 & 2018 for pending upgrades to several galleries in the museum’s permanent exhibit space. CCHS is looking forward to 2018 as the year we update the permanent galleries in the museum. Even though they’re called “permanent,” museums often strive to refresh their exhibits every five to ten […]
Attention BALLROOM DANCERS! CCHS will host “Dancing Under the Stars” at the Two Mile House, 1189 Walnut Bottom RD, Carlisle (across from K-Mart) on July 21, August 18 & September 15, 2017 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Historic Two Mile House offers a covered patio for dancing and plenty of room for those who […]
A slide-illustrated presentation by Ted Bainbridge and Janet Bell. Twenty Carlisle men enlisted in the Black infantry regiment made famous in the movie Glory. Learn about society's attitudes toward black soldiers at that time, why the regiment was formed, and what the unit did in the Civil War. Hear about our men's backgrounds, war experiences, lives after […]
Mark your calendars for a festive evening featuring food from local restaurants and caterers, kilts, libations, and hospitality at the Two Mile House, 1189 Walnut Bottom RD. Tickets $50/person. Reservations and payment required by calling 717-249-7610 or online at the CCHS Online Store. A Cocktail Party invitation will be included in this year’s Annual Report.
Following the success of our first Heritage Day on September 10, 2016, Heart & Soul is partnering with Cumberland County Historical Society and Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau to bring the community our first annual Heritage Festival Weekend. Heart & Soul will focus on the Greater Carlisle region, and we will use these days to share […]
Join us for a day of music, dancing, Highland athletics, and fun for the entire family. Many vendors selling Irish and Scottish goods will be on hand. Tickets - $10/children under 10 free. Advanced tickets can be purchased at CCHS, 21 N Pitt ST; HOH-The Shop, 33 W High ST; or online via the CCHS […]
Attention BALLROOM DANCERS! CCHS will host “Dancing Under the Stars” at the Two Mile House, 1189 Walnut Bottom RD, Carlisle (across from K-Mart) on July 21, August 18 & September 15, 2017 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Historic Two Mile House offers a covered patio for dancing and plenty of room for those who […]
Thanks to the generous support of Society member Maureen Reed and her family, CCHS will host its second annual R. C. Reed lecture on Contemporary Architecture. Carlisle native John P. Reed, Design Principal of Cannon Design New York City, will trace the evolution of an idea and narrative meaning through the design process of 4 […]