Cumberland Pathways Family History and Genealogy Conference October 20-22, 2017 Our ancestors sought a place to live in dignity and to fulfill a dream. For centuries, Pennsylvania’s Cumberland Valley was a pathway toward this dream. You will find your family story at the Cumberland Pathways conference in Carlisle, PA. Learn more at cumberlandpathways.org
Please note that the tour will take place at 9:30am not 2pm as stated in the email which went out earlier this week. Tour of the Mt. Tabor AME Zion Church in Mt. Holly Springs for participants of the Cumberland Pathways Conference. Meet at CCHS. In 2016, Greater Carlisle Heart & Soul Project interviewed the […]
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Allenberry Resort 6:15 PM Reception / 7 PM Dinner / Cost $50 per person Contact Lynda Mann at 717-249-7610 to register. Self-Assigned Seating Awards Presented to the following Recipients: Distinguished Service Award: Chuck Bassett Nead Miller Historian of the Year Award Daniel Heisey Leadership in History Award Jim & Mary […]
Best selling author and journalist, Dan Wakefield, will lead a discussion about race and justice at Todd Hall, 21 North Pitt Street in Carlisle. Wakefield - a 23 year old cub reporter for the Nation Magazine - covered the 1955 murder trial of Roy Bryant and J. W. Milam. Two white men charged with brutally […]
Andre Weltman, chairman of the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace State Park, will discuss the connection between the 19th century charcoal iron industry and today’s South Mountain landscape. Modern trails and campsites often overlap with still-visible remnants of an important part of iron making: transforming the forests into charcoal fuel for the region’s iron furnaces.
Travel back in time to the mid-1700s and discover the story of Alexander Logan, Cumberland Valley and Sherman’s Valley settler. Linda Martin Gilmore will describe Logan’s 1763 skirmish with the Indians in Sherman’s Valley and the role played by the Carlisle sheriff and his party of men, found in her book Peril and Perseverance in […]
Historic Carlisle Inc has once again partnered with CCHS to present an evening with Marquis de Lafayette portrayed by Ben Goldman from The American Historical Theatre in Philadelphia. He will be in Todd Hall on November 10th at 7:00 PM. The event is free to the public, although donations are accepted. A wine and cheese […]
In thanks from Cumberland County Historical Society You are cordially invited to our holiday volunteer & CCHS supporter reception. RSVP by November 28th.
Free program featuring caroling inspired Christmas crafts, treats and fun for the whole family. Bring your camera and get a photo of your child with our surprise visitor.
James I of England and the divine right of kings. Participants will read pre-assigned sources, including primary sources from the 17th century. We will discuss the readings and how they fit into the historical period under guidance of Dr. Lindsay Varner. This group is open to anyone interested in British History. No prior knowledge is […]
Come out on Saturday, February 10th and hear stories and enjoy some hot chocolate at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. in the G.B. Stuart Workshop, 29 W. High Street; from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be a used book sale. If you are interested in sharing a story please contact Linday […]
Presented by Tad Miller This is the true story of two Cumberland County families that were captured by Indians during the French & Indian War, how they were captured and what happened to them. Did they ever come back? Come to the lecture and find out.