Join the Cumberland County Historical Society for its Annual Dinner and Meeting at the Carlisle Country Club. Reception at 6:15 p.m.  with Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Reserve your seat by October 19 online or by calling Lynda Mann at 717-249-7610 by October 20. $50 Per Person; cash bar Menu: (Salad) Baby Frisee & Tomato Salad […]

Joan will discuss History in Fiction (specifically the impact of the Battle of Monmouth in ther Revolutionary War) and the research involved to make historical fiction credible, as in her third novel, Dark at First Light.

Felting Class taught by Bonnie Tweedy Shaw on Saturday, October 29, from 10:30 to 12:30 at History on High - The Shop. During the class participants will be making a Chipmunk The cost for this is class is $35 for CCHS Members and $40 for Non-members Supplies will be available to purchase at the class […]

October 31 - Genealogy basics and getting started Are you interested in finding out about your ancestors? The fall series will open the doors to some brand new resources. Deborah Sweaney, local genealogist, will share her enthusiasm and the new resources she has discovered for genealogy. The series will be helpful for everyone, even if […]

Shand Stringham: local author of a Time Travel Series Gettysburg Revisited History Quest The Ancients Book Signing at History on High Saturday November 5th From 10 to 2  

November 7 - The Internet has changed everything Are you interested in finding out about your ancestors? The fall series will open the doors to some brand new resources. Deborah Sweaney, local genealogist, will share her enthusiasm and the new resources she has discovered for genealogy. The series will be helpful for everyone, even if […]

The first block of W. High Street is full of history. Randy Watts will discuss some of the highlights of the County's History. This includes famous people like Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, President Grant, and Geronimo. We will hear about significant events in our Country's History including the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, […]

November 14 - Touching paper and smelling dust still counts Are you interested in finding out about your ancestors? The fall series will open the doors to some brand new resources. Deborah Sweaney, local genealogist, will share her enthusiasm and the new resources she has discovered for genealogy. The series will be helpful for everyone, […]

David Smith presents Babes in the Woods Story. Through David's research he has discovered some interesting facts regarding the Babes in the Woods incident that occurred just over 80 years ago, in November 1934. Join us as David talks about his new publication, "Babes in the Woods Story."

Postponed This event has been postponed until November 26, 2017. Please look forward to the Historic Architectural Holiday Tour of Eastern Cumberland County coming next year. <!-- Houses: Craighead House, 318 East York Road, Carlisle There are many houses in this area that could be called “Craighead House.” This one was located adjacent to the […]

Grin with the Grinch! Snap a selfie with Snoopy. Say “cheese” with Charlie Brown. Bring your camera or pose with our Polaroid to take advantage of the many photo ops in our holiday exhibit inspired by your favorite 1960s Christmas Specials. Crafts this year will be inspired by the 1960s Christmas Specials. Bring your camera […]