Capturing the Carlisle Indian School in 1901
In the spring of 1901, Frances Benjamin Johnston, a professional photographer, was hired by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to visit Carlisle and document the activities of the Indian School. […]
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Financial Learning Series: Traditional and ROTH IRAs
Let's decipher the complex web of tax planning rules with Alvin H. Blitz, Esq.
Joyce Kieffer Lecture and Book Signing
Join us for a lecture by author Joyce Kieffer, followed by a book signing. Joyce has authored a trilogy of books, historical fiction novels called The Trees Inspire, The Trees […]
Harvest of the Arts – Block Party and Used Book Sale
Block Party with kids activities including historic games and clothes Sponsored by F&M, used book sale from 10am-5pm, and Paul Hoch's handcarved Santas available for sale at History on High.
John Sayles Talk and Book Signing
Doors open at 6pm with the lecture starting at 6:30. Free for CCHS Members / Non-Members $10 Get your Ticket Here CCHS Member RSVP: In the vein of Never Let […]
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History Museum Open Tuesday – Saturday
Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United StatesThe Cumberland County Historical Society offers a no-entry fee museum that is open to everyone. Count on spending at least half a day to explore the entirety of our permanent […]
Financial Learning Series: Tax Efficient Charitable Giving
What is the best way to pass assets to your favorite charities and heirs? It's a win-win for everyone except for the tax collector! With Alvin H. Blitz, Esq. Members: […]
Whiskey Rebellion Walking Tour
FULL Dates: Saturday, October 11, 2025 10:00 AMMatthew March, Education Director, will lead this walking tour that will explore some of the sites in the historic district of Carlisle, featuring […]
Beyond Carlisle: The Martinsburg Indian School and Pennsylvania’s Lesser-Known Legacy of Boarding Schools
The Carlisle Indian School is Pennsylvania's best-known Indian School, but it is not the Commonwealth's only. The Martinsburg Indian School (1885-1888) is a rare example of a religiously unaffiliated, for-profit […]
Annual House Open Meeting
Join CCHS staff and board for this members-only open house with refreshments. Our guest speaker for this year's meeting will be Barbara Landis discussing the Carlisle Indian School. We will […]
Reed Architectural Lecture: Built to Last: Adaptive Reuse and the Power of Preservation
Doors open at 6pm for light refreshments with the lecture starting at 6:30. Mindy Gulden Crawford, Executive Director of Preservation Pennsylvania, explores the power of adaptive reuse to preserve the […]
Red Cross Blood Drive
Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United StatesMaximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B - or A - donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are […]