The Carlisle Indian School is Pennsylvania's best-known Indian School, but it is not the Commonwealth's only. The Martinsburg Indian School (1885-1888) is a rare example of a religiously unaffiliated, for-profit Indian boarding school. Established at the beginning of federal efforts to assimilate Indigenous youth through education, Martinsburg reflects trends within the Boarding School Movement including […]

Join CCHS staff and board for this members-only open house with refreshments. Our guest speaker for this year's meeting will be Barbara Landis discussing the Carlisle Indian School. We will also have our annual business meeting, election of new officers. Doors open at noon, meeting at 1pm, lecture at 2pm RSVP Here:  

Mindy Gulden Crawford, Executive Director of Preservation Pennsylvania, explores the power of adaptive reuse to preserve the past while serving the needs of the present. Through a election of inspiring case studies from across the Commonwealth, this talk will highlight how historic places have been successfully reimagined and revitalized, proving that old buildings can have […]

As the great-granddaughter of at least six Carlisle Indian School descendants, the presenter offers an intimate and critical reflection on the school’s lasting impact. This talk traces the living histories of Indigenous endurance and strength, revealing how these stories continue to echo through generations.