When the Forest Ran Red Commentary

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

Dr. David Preston will present a commentary on the film When the Forest Ran Red at the Cumberland County Historical Society, Todd Hall. His commentary will analyze the war and […]

The Other Face of Battle

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

Dr. David Preston will present a more detailed look at the theme of his book The Other Face of Battle. In, this presentation he will look at American Experience in […]

Headstone Cleaning Tutorial

Led by Carmen James at the Bonny Brook cemetery located on Bonny Brook Road about 1/2 mile south of Spring Garden Street on the left side of the road. At […]

The Paranormal Investigation of the Odd Fellows Hall w/ Pasadena Paranormal

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

In July, the Pasadena Paranormal Team investigated the Odd Fellows Hall in Carlisle, PA.   To kick off October, the Cumberland County Historical Society is partnering with Pasadena Paranormal to present […]

Hand Papermaking as Social Engagement: Hand Papermaking Workshop

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

Patrick Sargent is offering a hand papermaking workshop.  He creates images through his arts initiative - Sargent-Thamm - using a wide range of printmaking and papermaking techniques and methods. Our […]

19th Century Fire Houses Walking Tour

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

Led by Randy Watts. This approximately one-mile walk will visit six surviving fire houses dating from the 1850s to the 1890s. Along the way we’ll discuss some of Carlisle’s larger […]

Fierce Valor: The True Story of Ronald Speirs and His Band of Brothers

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

His comrades called him “Killer.” Of the elite paratroopers who served in the venerated “Band of Brothers” during the Second World War, none were more enigmatic than Ronald Speirs. Rumored […]

Reimagining: The Storytelling Rituals of Ancient Warrior Cultures

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

Women Veterans Empowered & Thriving (WVE&T) is a non-profit organization focused on reintegration programming for veterans, their families and support members to empower their experiences and facilitate skills to thrive […]