Ice Fest
G.B. Stuart History Workshop 29 W. High St., Carlisle, United StatesCome 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 […]
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The Captivity Narrative: The Stories of the McCullough & Lowry Families – Wednesday in Winter
Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United StatesPresented 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 […]
Carlisle Indian School Outings in Wellsville, PA – Wednesday in Winter
Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United StatesPresented by Barb Landis and Merri Lou Schaumann Between 1890 and 1907 35 Carlisle Indian School girls lived on “Outing” with seven families in the village of Wellsville, York County, […]
British History Discussion Group
Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United StatesReligion & government: Charles I and the road to Civil War Participants will read pre-assigned sources, including primary sources from the 17th century. We will discuss the readings and how […]
Philadelphia’s Newest Gem: The Museum of the American Revolution – Wednesday in Winter
Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United StatesPresented by Matthew Skic On April 19, 2017, the Museum of the American Revolution opened with great fanfare in the heart of historic Philadelphia. Assistant Curator Matthew Skic will discuss […]
Highlights of the Jim Bradley Photograph Collection – Wednesday in Winter
Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United StatesRichard Tritt, CCHS Photo Curator, will present a visual overview of the recently accessioned Jim Bradley Photo Collection. This lifetime collection is divided into four parts: (1)railroads, (2) Cumberland and […]
Historic Barns of Southeastern Pennsylvania – Wednesday in Winter
Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United StatesPresented by Greg Huber This presentation is on barns located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, or, specifically, “the hearth,” the area east of the Susquehanna River and south of the Blue Mountains. […]
British History Discussion Group
Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United StatesExecuting a King: Charles I's trial 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 […]
Creative Learning Landscapes
Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United StatesJoin Jason Illari (CCHS), Chris Chiampi (FSA) & Mindy Crawford (Preservation PA) as they discuss the importance of undertaking thoughtful and creative design in our HARB Districts.
Slavery for Life or Otherwise: South Central Pennsylvania’s Enslaved and Slaveholding Families in the Age of Gradual Abolition, 1780-1847
Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United StatesCory Young is pursuing his Ph.D. at Georgetown University. This program is named for the working title of his dissertation. Cory has spent a lot of time over the last […]
British History Discussion Group
Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United StatesThe Catholic question under Charles II 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 […]
Weapons & Gear at the Time of the Whiskey Rebellion, 1794
Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United StatesDid you ever wonder what it would have been like to be in the militia while George Washington was president? Tad W. Miller, a reenactor and volunteer at the Cumberland […]