Religion & 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 […]
Presented 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 […]
Richard 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 […]
Presented 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. […]
Executing 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 […]
Join 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.
Cory 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 […]
The 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 […]
Did 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 County Historical Society, will give a short talk followed by a hands-on demonstration of some weapons and equipment during the 1790s. This is a family-friendly […]
The Molly Pitcher Stitchers are hosting a Treasure Chest Sale Of embroidery supplies Saturday April 28, from 11-1:30. Threads, charts, fabrics, kits, books and other embroidery supplies available at low prices. Cash or check. Proceeds benefit the CCHS Conservation fund to exhibit Needlework.
Barbara Landis will give a PowerPoint presentation of a virtual tour of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. This tour is designed to prepare visitors for self-guided tours of the old school grounds. The school closed in 1918; however, many of the buildings are still standing and the site is registered as a National Historic Landmark.