Our annual golf fundraiser is held at Cumberland Golf Club, 2395 Ritner Hwy, Carlisle, PA 17015. 2016's theme will be the history of health care in Cumberland County. The CCHS annual golf classic supports county-wide Society educational programming, exhibits and outreach and the Society’s new scholarships and awards grant program. Starting in 2017, CCHS will […]
A SMP Speaker Series Presentation in collaboration with South Mountain Partnership & Central PA Conservancy. The Letort Spring Run is responsible for the initial development patterns of Carlisle and though the communities' reliance on the spring run and its history have been largely forgotten, the legacy is still strong and fascinating. Historian and Letort Spring Run land […]
Joan L. West, the author of the Carlisle Crime Case mysteries will be at History on High – The Shop on Saturday July 9, from 10 to 2. Join us to meet local author Joan (Jody) West and learn about her newest book in the series: Darkness at First Light and read about a gruesome […]
Join Education Curator Matthew March for a fun Tie Dye afternoon. Participants will make their own shirt to take home in the spirit of the 60s. Ages 8-12; 15 slots available; $20 per child and includes supplies and t-shirt.
Internationally known stone carver Frank Maurer will present a Scots-Irish heritage Tartan Stone to CCHS at the Two Mile House and share the history of the stone and its Scots-Irish connections. Light refreshments will be served. This is a free RSVP event.
Joan L. West, the author of the Carlisle Crime Case mysteries will be at History on High – The Shop on First Friday August 5, from 5 to 8 pm (also the Welcome Jam for our new US Army War College students). Join us to meet local author Joan (Jody) West and learn about her […]
Opening August 11, with a public reception on August 12 from 5-7pm, First Night Carlisle will present a student art exhibit, “Making a Memory,” in the G.B. Stuart History Workshop. This exhibit showcases student pieces submitted for entry in the annual First Night Carlisle Button Design Competition. The History Workshop is located on High Street next […]
The Pre-Event Cocktail Party at the Two Mile House will have delicious food provided by local caterers and restaurants as well as a Scotch tasting. The event is open to the public and admission is $50. Register online below or call 717-249-7610.
Looking for the 2017 McLain Festival. CLICK HERE. Saturday, September 3, 2016 9 AM - 5 PM Two Mile House, 1189 Walnut Bottom Road Cost: $10 Admission/children under 10 free Show receipt at entry to receive admission. Tickets also at sale at the front desk of the Cumberland County Historical Society and at History on […]
"We got to teach that history. We got to let folks know where you really come from and why it’s so important." –Volunteer at Neighbors Helping Neighbors Clean up, April 16, 2016 For one day we will highlight what the community told us through their stories. Locations across the Greater Carlisle Area will be open […]
Joe Cress will be leading two Wicked Walks this Saturday, September 10th. The Walks will begin at History on High – The Shop, 33 West High Street in Carlisle. The 10:00 am Walk will cover the North East Quadrant of Carlisle and the 12:00 noon Walk will cover the South East Quadrant of Carlisle. Joe […]
Thanks to the generous support of Society member Maureen Reed and her family, CCHS will host the first annual R.C. Reed lecture on Cumberland County architecture. Architectural historian Wendy Pires will speak on "Mid-Century, Middle-class, and Modern: 1960s Home Styles and Neighborhood Trends in Carlisle"