Thanks to the generous support of Society member Maureen Reed and her family, CCHS will host its second annual R. C. Reed lecture on Contemporary Architecture. Carlisle native John P. […]
Cumberland Pathways Family History and Genealogy Conference October 20-22, 2017 Our ancestors sought a place to live in dignity and to fulfill a dream. For centuries, Pennsylvania’s Cumberland Valley was […]
Please note that the tour will take place at 9:30am not 2pm as stated in the email which went out earlier this week. Tour of the Mt. Tabor AME Zion […]
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Allenberry Resort 6:15 PM Reception / 7 PM Dinner / Cost $50 per person Contact Lynda Mann at 717-249-7610 to register. Self-Assigned Seating Awards Presented […]
Best selling author and journalist, Dan Wakefield, will lead a discussion about race and justice at Todd Hall, 21 North Pitt Street in Carlisle. Wakefield - a 23 year old […]
Andre Weltman, chairman of the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace State Park, will discuss the connection between the 19th century charcoal iron industry and today’s South Mountain landscape. Modern trails […]
Travel back in time to the mid-1700s and discover the story of Alexander Logan, Cumberland Valley and Sherman’s Valley settler. Linda Martin Gilmore will describe Logan’s 1763 skirmish with the […]
Historic Carlisle Inc has once again partnered with CCHS to present an evening with Marquis de Lafayette portrayed by Ben Goldman from The American Historical Theatre in Philadelphia. He will […]
In thanks from Cumberland County Historical Society You are cordially invited to our holiday volunteer & CCHS supporter reception. RSVP by November 28th.
Free program featuring caroling inspired Christmas crafts, treats and fun for the whole family. Bring your camera and get a photo of your child with our surprise visitor.
James I of England and the divine right of kings. Participants will read pre-assigned sources, including primary sources from the 17th century. We will discuss the readings and how they […]
Come out on Saturday, February 10th and hear stories and enjoy some hot chocolate at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. in the G.B. Stuart Workshop, 29 W. High […]