The Carlisle Indian Industrial School (CIIS), the first U.S. Government off-reservation school for American Indian Children, was located at the Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, PA and operated from 1879 – 1918. The Carlisle Indian School left an indelible mark upon the sports that Indigenous Americans have played over the past century and a half. Like the […]
Saturday, October 8 from 10 to 1:30 Elaine Haag of Elaine Haag Designs, a Nuno Felting Demonstration. Join The Shop for American Craft Week October 1st through the 16th.
Historic Carlisle welcomes Alexander Hamilton to Carlisle. Hamilton was a delegate to the Constitution Convention and major author of the Federalist papers, was the United States’ first secretary of the treasury. Come out and meet Alexander Hamilton and enjoy a free reception.
Carol Reed, Indigo Dyeing Demonstration. Saturday, October 15 from 10:30 to 1:30 Join The Shop for American Craft Week October 1st through the 16th.
Rock and Bowl through the 1960s during an evening with 60s flair at Midway. Proceeds from the evening benefit the Cumberland County Historical Society. Cake Cutting at 8:30 PM. Cover charge: Adults $15; Children 10 and under $10. See the full flyer. For more information visit www.midwaybowl.com. To make your lane reservations, email contact@midwaybowl.com
Join the Cumberland County Historical Society for its Annual Dinner and Meeting at the Carlisle Country Club. Reception at 6:15 p.m. with Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Reserve your seat by October 19 online or by calling Lynda Mann at 717-249-7610 by October 20. $50 Per Person; cash bar Menu: (Salad) Baby Frisee & Tomato Salad […]
Joan will discuss History in Fiction (specifically the impact of the Battle of Monmouth in ther Revolutionary War) and the research involved to make historical fiction credible, as in her third novel, Dark at First Light.
Felting Class taught by Bonnie Tweedy Shaw on Saturday, October 29, from 10:30 to 12:30 at History on High - The Shop. During the class participants will be making a Chipmunk The cost for this is class is $35 for CCHS Members and $40 for Non-members Supplies will be available to purchase at the class […]
October 31 - Genealogy basics and getting started Are you interested in finding out about your ancestors? The fall series will open the doors to some brand new resources. Deborah Sweaney, local genealogist, will share her enthusiasm and the new resources she has discovered for genealogy. The series will be helpful for everyone, even if […]
Shand Stringham: local author of a Time Travel Series Gettysburg Revisited History Quest The Ancients Book Signing at History on High Saturday November 5th From 10 to 2
November 7 - The Internet has changed everything Are you interested in finding out about your ancestors? The fall series will open the doors to some brand new resources. Deborah Sweaney, local genealogist, will share her enthusiasm and the new resources she has discovered for genealogy. The series will be helpful for everyone, even if […]
The first block of W. High Street is full of history. Randy Watts will discuss some of the highlights of the County's History. This includes famous people like Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, President Grant, and Geronimo. We will hear about significant events in our Country's History including the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, […]