Presented by Merri Lou Schaumann As part of the “Countdown to the 225th Anniversary of the Whiskey Rebellion, and the publication of the updated version of her book Taverns of Cumberland County, 1750-1840, Merri Lou Schaumann will bring the old tavern to life again. Taverns played a vital role in American life. They not only […]

Music by David & Ginger Hildebrand Free Pre-Concert Workshop at Rubendall Hall at Dickinson College. Presented by Dickinson College and CCHS. In advance of their concert the following day, Nov. 3 at 1 pm, David & Ginger Hildebrand will offer a pre-concert lecture/workshop on early American music and instruments. This will take place Friday, Nov. […]

Music by David & Ginger Hildebrand Free Public Concert at Rubendall Hall at Dickinson College. Presented by Dickinson College and CCHS. David and Ginger specialize in researching, recording, and performing early American music. Since 1980, they have presented concerts and education programs throughout the country for museums, historical societies, public schools, and universities. Mount Vernon, […]

Presented by Cara Curtis & Lindsay Varner Taken from a program session presented at the 2018 PA Museums conference, Lindsay Varner and Cara Curtis will discuss how CCHS is working to tell difficult stories.  This includes how we have engaged with different communities since our founding in 1874.  We began as a white male organization […]

Presented by Kate Theimer For many people, the iconic photographs taken by John Nicolas Choate of students at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School have become synonymous with the school, and in some cases, with Native Americans at all non-reservation boarding schools.  However, looking at the larger body of images of the school and its students […]

Barbara Landis, Carlisle Indian Industrial School Specialist will give a presentation entitled, "Difficult Conversations:  The Carlisle Indian Industrial School, 1879-1918." Her talk will include stories of gatherings and visits with descendants of students who have come to Cumberland county to explore their ancestors' experiences at the school.  (part of the Indigenous People’s Month.)

Join us CCHS for our annual Volunteer Reception as we celebrate our Holiday Exhibit Opening - Holiday Greetings. Come look through a sampling of CCHS’ collection of vintage Christmas cards from the 19th and 20th century.

Free program featuring Christmas crafts, treats and fun for the whole family. Bring your camera and get a photo of your child with our surprise visitor.