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  • June 2025
  • Mon 9
    June 9 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Historical Properties of Fairview Township: A Google Map Project

    Join West Shore Historical Society Director Shayne Reed as he introduces his Google map of historic properties in Fairview Township. This presentation is not only for those interested in history, but also for those interested in creating their own maps, as Shayne shares his knowledge and experiences gained from this project. RSVP Here:

  • Sat 14
    June 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Mt Tabor Juneteenth Celebration

    Join Mt Tabor Preservation Project and CCHS for a Juneteenth celebration. The Juneteenth Proclamation and the bios of the seven USCT veterans buried in the cemetery will be read. The […]

  • Wed 18
    June 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Mt. Tabor Preservation Roundtable

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  • Sat 21
    June 21 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Critiquing the School’s Conditions, Not the School’s Mission: The 1914 Carlisle Indian School Investigation

    Join Carlisle Indian School Digital Resource Center team member Lily Sweeney for an overview of the Congressional investigation of the Carlisle Indian School in spring of 1914. This talk will […]

  • Sat 28
    June 28 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Historic Base Ball

    Play Ball! Join us at USAHEC for a day of historic 19th century base ball with the Keystone Base Ball Club of Harrisburg (SummerFair)

  • July 2025
  • Tue 1
    July 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Washington Takes Command: Becoming the General

    Join author-historian Jeffrey E. Finegan, Sr. as he interviews the newly appointed General George Washington on July 2, 1775 as Washington takes command of a fledgling army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. […]

  • Wed 2
    July 2 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Washington Takes Command: Becoming the General

    Join author-historian Jeffrey E. Finegan, Sr. as he interviews the newly appointed General George Washington on July 2, 1775 as Washington takes command of a fledgling army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. […]

  • Sat 5
    July 5 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    William Thompson Program – Who Were These First Responders

    Who were these riflemen? What did their service involve? What price did they pay, and what difference did they make? What is there to celebrate as we mark the 250th […]

  • Sat 5
    July 5 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    Frederick Douglass’ 5th of July Speech

    Join Mt. Tabor Preservation Project and CCHS for a public reading of the Frederick Douglass’ famous 5th of July speech. Join us to read a passage of the speech or […]

  • August 2025
  • Sat 2
    August 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

    Financial Learning Series: Understanding Asset Ownership & Legal Tax Implications

    Make sure you get it right! With Alvin H. Blitz, Esq. Members: FREE; Non-Members; $10 - Register Here Member RSVP:

  • Sat 9
    August 9 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

    Financial Learning Series: Estate Planning 101

    From wealth management to Medicaid, the key components to your estate plan. With Alvin H. Blitz, Esq.

  • Sat 9
    August 9 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Joe Cress Book Signing

    Book signing with author Joseph D. Cress at History on High.

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