Interviewing War Veterans: A How-To History Workshop

Interviewing War Veterans: A How-To History Workshop with award-winning journalist and author Joseph David Cress. A newspaper reporter for over 33 years, Cress will share his insights using examples drawn […]

An Evening with Jeff Shaara

Join CCHS for An Evening with Jeff Shaara at the West Shore Country Club   TICKET SALES ENDED Jeff Shaara is known for writing historical fiction and documenting American wars […]

Historic Baseball Game

Play Ball! Join us for a day of historic 19th century base ball with the Keystone Base Ball Club of Harrisburg. The Game will be played at USAHEC.

Trout Gallery Community Day

Join the Trout Gallery for a day celebrating Black art and culture featuring local crafts, arts, food, live music and more.

McLain Bash

Contact Sharon Filipovich (sfilipovich@historicalsociety.com) if you would like to purchase a ticket. Each year, CCHS hosts the McLain Bash at the Two Mile House in honor of J. McLain and […]

Oddfellows Building Tour

Both Tours Full August 10, 11 a.m., OR 1 p.m., meet at History on High – The Shop. Please R.S.V.P. in advance as there is a 25 person maximum. Cost: […]

CCHS Block Party

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

Celebrate our 150th Anniversary with re-enactors, family friendly activities, music, and more. Sponsored by F&M Includes the following two optional Tours: Odd Fellows Tour - FULL Guided Museum Tour Free […]

Lift Every Voice – Opening Reception and Talk

Discover the profound impact of artist Elizabeth Catlett's iconic "I am the Black Woman" series through the "Lift Every Voice" exhibit. Fifteen meticulously reproduced hooked rugs, created collaboratively by American […]