Presented by Tad Miller This is the true story of two Cumberland County families that were captured by Indians during the French & Indian War, how they were captured and what happened to them. Did they ever come back? Come to the lecture and find out.
Presented by Barb Landis and Merri Lou Schaumann Between 1890 and 1907 35 Carlisle Indian School girls lived on “Outing” with seven families in the village of Wellsville, York County, PA. Who were these girls and who were the families with whom they lived and worked? Merri Lou Schaumann and Barbara Landis will attempt to […]
Religion & government: Charles I and the road to Civil War Participants will read pre-assigned sources, including primary sources from the 17th century. We will discuss the readings and how they fit into the historical period under guidance of Dr. Lindsay Varner. This group is open to anyone interested in British History. No prior knowledge […]
Presented by Matthew Skic On April 19, 2017, the Museum of the American Revolution opened with great fanfare in the heart of historic Philadelphia. Assistant Curator Matthew Skic will discuss the history of the project to create this new institution and present highlights from the Museum’s main exhibit and collection, including General George Washington’s war […]
Richard Tritt, CCHS Photo Curator, will present a visual overview of the recently accessioned Jim Bradley Photo Collection. This lifetime collection is divided into four parts: (1)railroads, (2) Cumberland and surrounding counties, (3) Bradley and related families, and (4) miscellaneous subjects. Come and enjoy the unique and artistic images of this talented photographer.
Presented by Greg Huber This presentation is on barns located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, or, specifically, “the hearth,” the area east of the Susquehanna River and south of the Blue Mountains. Greg will discuss primary factors that have determined the fundamental structures and appearances of the six great barn classifications, including forest resources. Other featured topics […]
Executing a King: Charles I's trial Participants will read pre-assigned sources, including primary sources from the 17th century. We will discuss the readings and how they fit into the historical period under guidance of Dr. Lindsay Varner. This group is open to anyone interested in British History. No prior knowledge is necessary, and you are […]
Join Jason Illari (CCHS), Chris Chiampi (FSA) & Mindy Crawford (Preservation PA) as they discuss the importance of undertaking thoughtful and creative design in our HARB Districts.
Cory Young is pursuing his Ph.D. at Georgetown University. This program is named for the working title of his dissertation. Cory has spent a lot of time over the last few months researching here and around the area. The dissertation examines how white and black families navigated a changing world after the state assembly enacted […]
The Catholic question under Charles II Participants will read pre-assigned sources, including primary sources from the 17th century. We will discuss the readings and how they fit into the historical period under guidance of Dr. Lindsay Varner. This group is open to anyone interested in British History. No prior knowledge is necessary, and you are […]
Did you ever wonder what it would have been like to be in the militia while George Washington was president? Tad W. Miller, a reenactor and volunteer at the Cumberland County Historical Society, will give a short talk followed by a hands-on demonstration of some weapons and equipment during the 1790s. This is a family-friendly […]