240th Dickinson Anniversary Play
Two hundred forty years ago, the Board of Trustees of Dickinson College held its inaugural meeting in a log building on the town square in Carlisle. Benjamin Rush, who in […]
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United StatesRegister at the link below to donate blood to the American Red Cross: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=CCHS
Exhibit Opening and CCHS Birthday Party
Join us for Fun, Food, Photos, and Nostalgia at the 150th Anniversary Kick-off on Sunday afternoon April 21, 2024. RSVP Here:
Herbs and Plants in Colonial Gardens
Master Gardner Carol Glasgow will present on the following: What You Will Learn Colonial Garden Development and Influences The Garden of the Colonial Housewife Colonial Garden Styles and Designs Plant […]
The Agricultural Reform Movement and Barn Building in Cumberland County
Reform advocates of the 19th-century sought better farming methods, including crop rotation and various fertilizers to rejuvenate the soil. Their goal was for the farm to operate more efficiently with […]
2nd Saturday Museum Tour
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2nd Saturday Book Signing
Local mystery and travel author, Sherry Knowlton, will sign copies of her books.
Ashland Cemetery Tour
Join Lisa Brousse for a walking tour of Ashland Cemetery. Ashland was one of the first "garden cemeteries" in the United States and those buried within provide a fascinating history of Carlisle. We’ll discuss the history of the cemetery and burial customs of the era. Participants will also learn abou tsome of those who practiced […]
Interviewing War Veterans: A How-To History Workshop
Interviewing War Veterans: A How-To History Workshop with award-winning journalist and author Joseph David Cress. A newspaper reporter for over 33 years, Cress will share his insights using examples drawn […]
2nd Saturday Museum Tour
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An Evening with Jeff Shaara
Join CCHS for An Evening with Jeff Shaara at the West Shore Country Club Jeff Shaara is known for writing historical fiction and documenting American wars and their most historically […]
Historic Baseball Game
Play Ball! Join us for a day of historic 19th century base ball with the Keystone Base Ball Club of Harrisburg. The Game will be played at USAHEC.