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  • Home School Series – Camp Michaux Walking Tour

    Nestled deep in the woods of the South Mountain, the U.S. Army secretly interrogated both German and Japanese prisoners during World War II. But the story goes much deeper than […]

  • Local History Series @ Bosler – America 250

    Bosler Library 158 W High Street, Carlisle, PA, United States

    Join CCHS’ Education Director, Matthew March, for a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. This session will focus on the people and stories of Cumberland County, which […]

  • Local History Series @ Bosler: Carlisle Through the Years

    Bosler Library 158 W High Street, Carlisle, PA, United States

    Carlisle is turning 275! Celebrate this milestone with Cara Curtis, Archives & Library Director at the Cumberland County Historical Society, as she shares fascinating photographs that tell the story of […]

  • Museum

    History Museum Open Tuesday – Saturday

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    Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United States

    The Cumberland County Historical Society offers a pay what you can museum that is open to everyone. Count on spending at least half a day to explore the entirety of […]

  • Sherry Knowlton Writing Class

    History on High - The Shop 33 W High St, Carlisle, PA, United States

    Sherry Knowlton will present "Reality in Fiction" a class with emphasis on how research and accuracy are important for making your fiction writing believable. Sherry will be signing her books afterward.

    Members Free / Non-Members $5

  • Ashland Cemetery Tour

    Ashland was one of the first “Garden Cemeteries” in the area. On this tour we’ll cover the DEFG’s of Ashland….speaking of some of those whose names begin with those letters. […]

  • 175 Photos for Carlisle’s 275th

    Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United States

    A video presentation with Merri Lou Schaumann and Jennifer Patel. RSVP Here:

  • Documentary Screening: The Rainbow Under the Red Tape

    Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United States

    In connection with the special exhibit Freedom to Be: LGBTQ+ Journeys in the American Story, CCHS is hosting a screening of a short student documentary created by Ithaca College student Katelyn […]

  • Schimmel Woodcarving Expo

    Join us for a day honoring the art and tradition of the most famous of Cumberland County carvers Where: Heishman's Mill, 1206 Creek Rd., Carlisle, PA When: Saturday, June 13th 9AM- 4PM With the following special guests: Jim and Joan Hiser, Carlisle Springs; […]

  • Juneteenth Program

    Co-hosted by CCHS and Mt Tabor Preservation Project. Join to commemorate the seven Civil War veterans buried in the Cedar Street Cemetery. An introduction will be provided by Dr. John […]

  • Freedom to Be Closing Reception

    G.B. Stuart History Workshop 29 W. High St., Carlisle, United States

    Join Cumberland County Historical Society for a special closing reception of the temporary exhibit Freedom to Be: LGBTQ+ Journeys in the American Story. This exhibit, on display from May 1 […]