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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dr. Irwin Richman, will speak on German Architecture in America. This program will cover 18th century stone buildings of Lancaster through modern and international styles in the United States. Richman […]

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Carlisle Country Club 1242 Carlisle Pike 6:15 p.m. - Reception; 7:00 p.m. - Dinner Self-Seating Awards Presented to the following Recipients: Distinguished Service Awards - Robin […]

Presented by Victor Hart. Mr. Hart will present a slide presentation on the history of the growth and decline of Clark’s ferry & tavern business.  It also describes a four-year […]