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    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 our permanent galleries or spend some time in our focused galleries including the Carlisle Indian School, folk art (including Wilhelm Schimmel), military history (with stories […]

  • 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. Of course, we’ll also speak of the history of the cemetery, monument styles and burial customs around the time of the opening in 1865. We’ll […]

  • 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 Smith, The Rainbow Under the Red Tape. (The documentary run time is 18:41.) This film dives into LGBTQ+ history and resilience and highlights the LGBT […]

  • 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; Gary Rosborough, Lebanon NEW; Paul D. Hoch, Carlisle; Glenn Carson, Carlisle banjo builder; Jim Small, Shippensburg; Brian Paine, Allentown NEW; Kurin Shenk, Carlisle NEW; John Stevens, Glen Rock NEW; Stone House […]

  • 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 Bonin and a plaque commemorating the Civil War veterans will be unveiled. Supported by M&T Charitable Foundation  

  • 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 - June 20, 2026, is a part of CCHS's America250 special exhibition. The informal reception will celebrate the run of the exhibit and the history […]

  • Rally Round the Flag: WWII on the Homefront in Cumberland County, PA

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

    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 on the World War II home front in Carlisle and Cumberland County.