Presented by Merri Lou Schaumann As part of the “Countdown to the 225th Anniversary of the Whiskey Rebellion, and the publication of the updated version of her book Taverns of Cumberland County, 1750-1840, Merri Lou Schaumann will bring the old tavern to life again. Taverns played a vital role in American life. They not only […]
Music by David & Ginger Hildebrand Free Pre-Concert Workshop at Rubendall Hall at Dickinson College. Presented by Dickinson College and CCHS. In advance of their concert the following day, Nov. 3 at 1 pm, David & Ginger Hildebrand will offer a pre-concert lecture/workshop on early American music and instruments. This will take place Friday, Nov. […]
Music by David & Ginger Hildebrand Free Public Concert at Rubendall Hall at Dickinson College. Presented by Dickinson College and CCHS. David and Ginger specialize in researching, recording, and performing early American music. Since 1980, they have presented concerts and education programs throughout the country for museums, historical societies, public schools, and universities. Mount Vernon, […]
Presented by Cara Curtis & Lindsay Varner Taken from a program session presented at the 2018 PA Museums conference, Lindsay Varner and Cara Curtis will discuss how CCHS is working to tell difficult stories. This includes how we have engaged with different communities since our founding in 1874. We began as a white male organization […]
Presented by Kate Theimer For many people, the iconic photographs taken by John Nicolas Choate of students at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School have become synonymous with the school, and in some cases, with Native Americans at all non-reservation boarding schools. However, looking at the larger body of images of the school and its students […]
Barbara Landis, Carlisle Indian Industrial School Specialist will give a presentation entitled, "Difficult Conversations: The Carlisle Indian Industrial School, 1879-1918." Her talk will include stories of gatherings and visits with descendants of students who have come to Cumberland county to explore their ancestors' experiences at the school. (part of the Indigenous People’s Month.)
Join us CCHS for our annual Volunteer Reception as we celebrate our Holiday Exhibit Opening - Holiday Greetings. Come look through a sampling of CCHS’ collection of vintage Christmas cards from the 19th and 20th century.
Free program featuring Christmas crafts, treats and fun for the whole family. Bring your camera and get a photo of your child with our surprise visitor.
The first of the History & Hops series will be looking at the 1918 Flu Epidemic presented by Cara Curtis. We are staring a new series with Burd's Nest Brewing Co. This series will be offered once a month through April. These programs will be held at Burd's Nest on N. Hanover Street and not […]
Presented by Barbara Landis During the years the Carlisle Indian Industrial School operated in Carlisle (1879-1918), many students, staff and teachers took excursions to Boiling Springs for hikes, picnics and outdoor recreation by the lake. But there was another form of "Outing" happening among Carlisle Indian Industrial School students - in which they were placed […]
Presented by David Smith The history of the Camp Michaux site has been developing since 1785 when it was known as Bunker Hill Farm. Subsequent activities at the site included a CCC camp, a WWII Prisoner of War Interrogation Camp and a church camp. Those phases of history ended in 1972. This talk will review […]
Free Bus tour to Mt. Tabor AME Zion Church in Mt. Holly on Feb. 18th at 10:00am. Bus will leave from CCHS parking lot.