The Molly Pitcher Stitchers are hosting a Treasure Chest Sale Of embroidery supplies Saturday April 28, from 11-1:30. Threads, charts, fabrics, kits, books and other embroidery supplies available at low prices. Cash or check. Proceeds benefit the CCHS Conservation fund to exhibit Needlework.

Barbara Landis will give a PowerPoint presentation of a virtual tour of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. This tour is designed to prepare visitors for self-guided tours of the old school grounds. The school closed in 1918; however, many of the buildings are still standing and the site is registered as a National Historic Landmark.

Cumberland County Historical Society invites you to celebrate Preservation Month in May and the importance of preservation, heritage, and memory in our communities. A free reception begins at 6:00pm on May 10 at CCHS followed by four interactive story telling exhibits featuring the preservation stories of: Barnitz Mill, Hogestown, Mt. Tabor Church in Mt. Holly […]

Join History on High for two demonstrations for the First Fridays in Carlisle: Mindy Cashman’s Sea Glass and Clare Klaum’s Oil Pastels. Sea Glass Necklace Klaum Oil Pastels

The Molly Pitcher Stitchers will provide a special tour of the trends and thread exhibit with a stitching program for kids. Children 7-13 years old can participate but must be chaperoned. Registration is required as space is limited. Please call Darlene Hurley at 717.245.0582 to register.

  We invite you to participate in a free panel discussion for municipal staff, elected officials, and community organizations. Sponsored by Greater Carlisle Heart & Soul Project, Cumberland County Historical Society and the Cumberland Conservation Collaborative, this discussion is designed to provide information and examples of engagement that breaks the complaint cycle and positively connects […]

As a part of the 2018 Civil War Days in the Harrisburg Area stop by CCHS at 1:30 and 3:00 to see a Victorian Dance Ensemble. Our Museum will also be open from 1-4.

Featuring The Keating Jazz Orchestra Silent Movies Card Tables Raffle & Silent Auction Tickets: General—Gigglewater      $50/$85 for two: Ticket for 1 bar drink per ticket holder Free non-alcoholic drinks Canapes all evening 2 tickets for the raffle   SOLD OUT: VIP— The Bees Knees       $150/$175 for two Personal invitation with a password to a […]

CCHS will host “Dancing Under the Stars” at the Two Mile House, 1189 Walnut Bottom RD, Carlisle, across from K-Mart. The Historic Two Mile House offers a covered patio for dancing and plenty of room for those who want to sit and watch. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs or blanket, and a bottle of wine […]

The Carlisle Indian Industrial School (CIIS) is well known for its sports teams and assimilationist mission, but very little has been said about the history of medicine at the school.  CIIS researcher, Frank Vitale IV, will discuss the general history of healthcare at Carlisle, from its hospital buildings and various medical technologies to its staff […]