New Perspectives on the Carlisle Indian School
In the context of the Indian boarding school system in the United States, the word "Carlisle" serves as both shorthand and symbol. Separating and honoring Carlisle both as symbol and […]
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With Open Heart and Open Arms: LGBTQ Cuban Refugees and the LGBTQ Community’s Response to the Mariel Boatlift
With Open Heart and Open Arms: LGBTQ Cuban Refugees and the LGBTQ Community's Response to the Mariel Boatlift Traveling Exhibition from LGBT Center of Central Pennsylvania From April through October 1980, approximately 125,000 refugees fled their homes in Cuba and traveled by American ships and boats to Key West in the United States. Among those […]
Ashland Cemetery Tour
Ashland was one of the first “Garden Cemeteries” in the area. On this tour we’ll cover the ABC’s of Ashland….speaking of some of those whose names begin with those letters. Of course, we’ll also speak of the history of the cemetery, monument styles and burial customs around the time of the opening in 1865. We’ll […]
Colonel William Thompson and the Pennsylvania Rifle Battalion of June 1775
On 14 June 1775 the Second Continental Congress directed ten companies of expert riflemen to be raised in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. These small units with their individual Pennsylvania Rifles were intended to reinforce the New England militia already fighting British Regulars outside Boston and are recognized as the first units of what will become […]
Historical Properties of Fairview Township: A Google Map Project
Join West Shore Historical Society Director Shayne Reed as he introduces his Google map of historic properties in Fairview Township. This presentation is not only for those interested in history, but also for those interested in creating their own maps, as Shayne shares his knowledge and experiences gained from this project. RSVP Here:
Mt Tabor Juneteenth Celebration
Join Mt Tabor Preservation Project and CCHS for a Juneteenth celebration. The Juneteenth Proclamation and the bios of the seven USCT veterans buried in the cemetery will be read. The event will be held in the nearby cemetery. Parking is available at the church and it is a short walk to the cemetery on Cedar […]
Red Cross Blood Drive
Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United StatesMaximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B - or A - donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: cchs to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience […]
Historic Base Ball
Play Ball! Join us at USAHEC for a day of historic 19th century base ball with the Keystone Base Ball Club of Harrisburg (SummerFair)
Washington Takes Command: Becoming the General
Join author-historian Jeffrey E. Finegan, Sr. as he interviews the newly appointed General George Washington on July 2, 1775 as Washington takes command of a fledgling army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. Hear about the general’s past experiences, learn of his present fears, and his hopes for the future success of American arms. This program commemorates the […]
Washington Takes Command: Becoming the General
Join author-historian Jeffrey E. Finegan, Sr. as he interviews the newly appointed General George Washington on July 2, 1775 as Washington takes command of a fledgling army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. Hear about the general’s past experiences, learn of his present fears, and his hopes for the future success of American arms. This program commemorates the […]
William Thompson Program
By Robert Guy and Ken Hoover
Frederick Douglass’ 5th of July Speech
Join Mt. Tabor Preservation Project and CCHS for a public reading of the Frederick Douglass’ famous 5th of July speech. Join us to read a passage of the speech or to listen to others read this powerful speech. Light refreshments will be available. Mt. Tabor AME Zion Church & Cemetery, 13 Cedar St., Mt Holly […]