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 […]
Join CCHS staff for the opening of our 2026 exhibit.
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 […]
Maximize 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 […]
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 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. […]
A video presentation with Merri Lou Schaumann and Jennifer Patel. RSVP Here:
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 […]
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; […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join local author and historian Joseph David Cress this summer at the Cumberland County Historical Society as he shares stories from his newest book, Rally Round the Flag, exploring life […]