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.  Greg will discuss primary factors that have determined the fundamental structures and appearances of the six great barn classifications, including forest resources.  Other featured topics […]

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 period under guidance of Dr. Lindsay Varner. This group is open to anyone interested in British History. No prior knowledge is necessary, and you are […]

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 few months researching here and around the area. The dissertation examines how white and black families navigated a changing world after the state assembly enacted […]

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 period under guidance of Dr. Lindsay Varner. This group is open to anyone interested in British History. No prior knowledge is necessary, and you are […]

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.

Cumberland County Historical Society invites you to celebrate Preservation Month in May and the importance of preservation, heritage, and memory in our communities. A free reception begins at 6:00pm on May 10 at CCHS followed by four interactive story telling exhibits featuring the preservation stories of: Barnitz Mill, Hogestown, Mt. Tabor Church in Mt. Holly […]

Join History on High for two demonstrations for the First Fridays in Carlisle: Mindy Cashman’s Sea Glass and Clare Klaum’s Oil Pastels. Sea Glass Necklace Klaum Oil Pastels