Join us on July 26 for a FREE dinner and community summit to discuss what matters most in our community. Last year we collected over 700 stories from the community, and during the summit we will review these stories and write community statements to help us plan for our future. Dinner will be provided by […]
The Cumberland County Historical Society looks forward to 2017 & 2018 for pending upgrades to several galleries in the museum’s permanent exhibit space. CCHS is looking forward to 2018 as the year we update the permanent galleries in the museum. Even though they’re called “permanent,” museums often strive to refresh their exhibits every five to ten […]
Attention BALLROOM DANCERS! CCHS will host “Dancing Under the Stars” at the Two Mile House, 1189 Walnut Bottom RD, Carlisle (across from K-Mart) on July 21, August 18 & September 15, 2017 from 7 to 9 p.m. The Historic Two Mile House offers a covered patio for dancing and plenty of room for those who […]
A slide-illustrated presentation by Ted Bainbridge and Janet Bell. Twenty Carlisle men enlisted in the Black infantry regiment made famous in the movie Glory. Learn about society's attitudes toward black soldiers at […]
Mark your calendars for a festive evening featuring food from local restaurants and caterers, kilts, libations, and hospitality at the Two Mile House, 1189 Walnut Bottom RD. Tickets $50/person. Reservations […]
Following the success of our first Heritage Day on September 10, 2016, Heart & Soul is partnering with Cumberland County Historical Society and Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau to bring the […]
Join us for a day of music, dancing, Highland athletics, and fun for the entire family. Many vendors selling Irish and Scottish goods will be on hand. Tickets - $10/children […]
Attention BALLROOM DANCERS! CCHS will host “Dancing Under the Stars” at the Two Mile House, 1189 Walnut Bottom RD, Carlisle (across from K-Mart) on July 21, August 18 & September […]
Thanks to the generous support of Society member Maureen Reed and her family, CCHS will host its second annual R. C. Reed lecture on Contemporary Architecture. Carlisle native John P. […]
Cumberland Pathways Family History and Genealogy Conference October 20-22, 2017 Our ancestors sought a place to live in dignity and to fulfill a dream. For centuries, Pennsylvania’s Cumberland Valley was […]
Please note that the tour will take place at 9:30am not 2pm as stated in the email which went out earlier this week. Tour of the Mt. Tabor AME Zion […]