• 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 also have our annual business meeting, election of new officers. Doors open at noon, meeting at 1pm, lecture at 2pm RSVP Here:  

  • 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 past while serving the needs of the present. Through a election of inspiring case studies from across the Commonwealth, this talk will highlight how historic […]

  • Red Cross Blood Drive

    Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United States

    Maximize 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 the most commonly transfused blood component. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: cchs to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience […]