Life on the Rails: the Story of a CVRR Engineer
This presentation by Kevin Talhelm is based on the article "James Talhelm 1840-1921: The Story of An Engineer," which was published in the 2020 Cumberland County Historical Society Journal. This […]
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Expanding Your Horizons and Finding Historical Connections through Travel
Local author and world traveler, Sherry Knowlton, talks about how her journeys around the country and the globe have broadened her approach to both her writing and her life in […]
Family Railroad Passport Summer Program Kickoff
Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United StatesJoin the Cumberland County Historical Society, Visit Cumberland Valley, Love Carlisle Downtown Carlisle Association, and Dan Collison State Farm as we kick off summer with a live lunchtime event on […]
Father’s Day Baseball Classic
Play ball! Join us for a day of historic 19th century base ball. Keystone Base Ball Club vs. the CCHS Molly Pitchers. The game will be played at the South […]
Oddfellows Building Tour
July 1, 11 a.m. (Full) AND 1 p.m., meet at History on High – The Shop Led by Shawn Gladden. Please R.S.V.P. in advance as there is a 25 person maximum. […]
Living History Day with Stone House History during Carlisle Summerfair
Join us, as a part of Carlisle Summerfair, on Saturday, July 1st for Living History demonstrations by Stone House History, who will be bringing the life of a "bodger" family […]
The Depression and the Lean Years
In this PowerPoint presentation, Robert Gerard describes his experiences as a young boy during the Great Depression and the early years of WWII. He talks about the impact on his […]
100 years of Enola Yard, 1905 thru 2005 and beyond
Did you know that in the mid-twentieth century, this was the largest freight yard in the world. The Executive Director of the Historical Society of East Pennsboro, Jim Leonard, will share the pictorial history of the Enola Yards from its infancy to the present day. The lecture will conclude with a discussion with attendants. RSVP […]
McLain Bash
Two Mile House 1189 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA, United StatesEvery year CCHS’ Two Mile House hosts a supper party in honor of the J. McLain & Mary Wheeler King family and our region’s Celtic past. Whisky tastings, music, delicious food provided by local restaurants, and great friends abound. The party is open to anyone 21 years of age and up. Purchase Tickets
Targeted Tracks: The Cumberland Valley Railroad in the Civil War
Talk by Scott Mingus. The Cumberland Valley Railroad connected Hagerstown, Maryland, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Its location enhanced its importance during some of the Civil War’s most critical campaigns. Because of its proximity to major cities in the Eastern Theater, the CVRR was an enticing Confederate target. As invading armies jostled for position, the CVRR’s valuable […]
Songs and Stories of Old Railroad Days
Join us for this family event with the musical stylings of Matthew Dodd and a train activity. RSVP Here:
Mechanicsburg Museum Association Open House
Stop by the Open House at the Mechanicsburg Museum Association and explore their remaining train buildings. Visit at 2 W Strawberry Alley, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. The Mechanicsburg Museum welcomes you to their 1867 Passenger Station, the only full passenger station in Mechanicsburg. It was built by the Cumberland Valley Rail Road, and later used by […]