• Weapons & Gear at the Time of the Whiskey Rebellion, 1794

    Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United States

    Did you ever wonder what it would have been like to be in the militia while George Washington was president?  Tad W. Miller, a reenactor and volunteer at the Cumberland […]

  • Museum Grand Re-Opening

    Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United States
  • Treasure Chest Sale of Embroidery Supplies

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

    The Molly Pitcher Stitchers are hosting a Treasure Chest Sale Of embroidery supplies Saturday April 28, from 11-1:30. Threads, charts, fabrics, kits, books and other embroidery supplies available at low […]

  • Carlisle Indian Industrial School Virtual Tour

    Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United States

    Barbara Landis will give a PowerPoint presentation of a virtual tour of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. This tour is designed to prepare visitors for self-guided tours of the old […]

  • Personal Stories of Preservation

    Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United States

    Cumberland County Historical Society invites you to celebrate Preservation Month in May and the importance of preservation, heritage, and memory in our communities. A free reception begins at 6:00pm on […]

  • Felting Class by Bonnie Tweedy Shaw

    History on High - The Shop 33 W High St, Carlisle, PA, United States

    JOIN US FOR A Felting Class on Saturday, May 19th from 10:30 to 12:30 at the History on High – The Shop 33 West High Street - Carlisle taught by […]

  • Art and Wine Walk

    History on High - The Shop 33 W High St, Carlisle, PA, United States

    Join History on High for two demonstrations for the First Fridays in Carlisle: Mindy Cashman’s Sea Glass and Clare Klaum’s Oil Pastels. Sea Glass Necklace Klaum Oil Pastels

  • Kids Stitching program and special tour

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

    The Molly Pitcher Stitchers will provide a special tour of the trends and thread exhibit with a stitching program for kids. Children 7-13 years old can participate but must be […]

  • Breaking the Complaint Cycle: Municipal Planning and Resident Engagement

    Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United States

      We invite you to participate in a free panel discussion for municipal staff, elected officials, and community organizations. Sponsored by Greater Carlisle Heart & Soul Project, Cumberland County Historical […]

  • Victorian Dance Ensemble Presentations

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

    As a part of the 2018 Civil War Days in the Harrisburg Area stop by CCHS at 1:30 and 3:00 to see a Victorian Dance Ensemble. Our Museum will also […]

  • Speakeasy

    Two Mile House 1189 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA, United States

    Featuring The Keating Jazz Orchestra Silent Movies Card Tables Raffle & Silent Auction Tickets: General—Gigglewater      $50/$85 for two: Ticket for 1 bar drink per ticket holder Free non-alcoholic drinks Canapes […]

  • Dancing Under the Stars

    Two Mile House 1189 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA, United States

    CCHS will host “Dancing Under the Stars” at the Two Mile House, 1189 Walnut Bottom RD, Carlisle, across from K-Mart. The Historic Two Mile House offers a covered patio for […]