The Carlisle Indian Industrial School (CIIS) is well known for its sports teams and assimilationist mission, but very little has been said about the history of medicine at the school.  CIIS researcher, Frank Vitale IV, will discuss the general history of healthcare at Carlisle, from its hospital buildings and various medical technologies to its staff […]

Dancing Under the Stars has been cancelled due to weather.   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 dancing and plenty of room for those who want to sit and watch. Bring […]

SOLD OUT On August 2, 1955, Percy S. Haines went on a shooting rampage in a Cumberland County courtroom when Judge Mark E. Garber ordered him to pay $50 a month in support to his wife during a domestic dispute case. Haines objected rather violently, pulling out a .22 handgun and opening fire, killing Attorney […]

Join us for a FREE showing of Disney’s Brave as a part of the the Society's McLain Festival. This is a free showing on the grounds of the Historic Two Mile House.

The Molly Pitcher Stitchers will be providing a kids program at CCHS on Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The kids will be given a tour of the historic samplers currently being exhibited at the Historical Society, noting samplers done by children at that time. Afterwards, a stitching program will be […]

The Cumberland County Planning Department and Historical Society are offering a workshop highlighting the County’s history and identifying preservation opportunities.  The training session identifies historical events that influenced the County’s growth and their impacts on Pennsylvania and the nation.  Current strategies to preserve the historic character of Cumberland County will be discussed.  The workshop is […]

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL WITH PHOTOGRAPHING OR RECORDING NOTE: There will be quiet spaces designated for reflection during the Saturday and Sunday events at the historical society and an area outside the main gathering room for smudging. The year 2018 marks the centennial of the closing of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School (CIIS) in […]

Saturday, October 13, 2018 10:15 AM Join us for an informative walking tour of Carlisle’s firehouses from the 1800s.  We’ll visit six firehouses, look at Carlisle’s most burned block, learn about a tragedy where a young lad was run over by a steamer, visit a firehouse where an undercover detective broke an arson ring, and […]

Elaine Haag of Elaine Haag Designs will have a Nuno Felt Demonstration today, October 13 from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Don’t miss your chance to meet, observe and ask questions about her craft. Elaine will have finished works for sale at the event. If you cannot make it, don’t worry, we always have her […]