Genealogy Workshop

Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United States

Join local genealogist, Deborah Sweaney, and CCHS Librarian, Cara Curtis, to learn more about genealogy.  Do you have questions or just need a little guidance with your research?  Come to Deborah and Car’s workshop for the help you need.   Cost: $20/member; $35/nonmember

250th Anniversary of Centre Presbyterian Church Bus Tour with Janet Taylor

Centre Presbyterian Church 1189 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle, PA, United States

Janet will lead a trip through Sherman’s Valley to Centre Church.  We will have time to explore, visit the spring, and admire old tombstones in the cemetery.  We will see several historic homes in the area, discuss the connections between the Hench and Butcher families, as well as Underground Railroad activity in the Centre-Kistler area. […]

CCHS “Lot” Party!

Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United States

Join CCHS for our annual “lot” party at 21 N. Pitt Street.  This year’s theme is the “1960s.”  We will offer 60s games, 60s villain dunk tank, “Dancing Through the Ages with Frank Hancock, including the 1960s” in Todd Hall & historically priced food and root beer floats.  No rsvp required!

Seven Lively Artists 60th Anniversary Plein Air Day

Two Mile House 1189 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA, United States

Open air painting and instruction at the Society’s historic Two Mile House and gardens. A boxed lunch will be provided by CCHS.   Cost: $75/member, $85/non-member