War Amongst the People / From Swords to Plowshares begins its run at the G. B. Stuart History Workshop (29 W. High St. Carlisle, PA 17013). The J. Sherwood McGinnis, Jr. War, Peace, and Justice Project, in collaboration with the Cumberland County Historical Society and The Arts & The Military’s ART-ifacts Collection, present the Project […]
FULL Led by Randy Watts. This short two-block walk examines the history of Carlisle from 1722 to 2022, progressing from a discussion starting with the early visits of traders, to the French and Indian War and the start of the American Revolution and the US Army. We’ll then discuss events in Carlisle’s town square, including […]
September 3, 10 a.m. AND 1 p.m., meet at History on High – The Shop Led by David Smith. Please R.S.V.P. in advance as there is a 25 person maximum. Cost: Members Free; Non-members $5
Led by Randy Watts. At one time Carlisle was the hub of three trolley lines radiating to Newville, Mount Holly Springs, Harrisburg and the West Shore. This six-block walking tour will give an overview of the tracks, share the history of when they were built, and their role in the history of Cumberland County. Please […]
Led by Randy Watts. The East End of Carlisle was home to Carlisle’s first large industrial enterprises, the sole survivor of which is the Frog Switch Manufacturing Company. This walk, […]
Join the Cumberland County Historical Society and the War Peace and Justice Symposium for a French and Indian War walking tour of Carlisle that will highlight locations that played a role in the French and Indian War or were significant to French and Indian War participants such as homes or final resting places in the […]
Led by Carmen James at the Bonny Brook cemetery located on Bonny Brook Road about 1/2 mile south of Spring Garden Street on the left side of the road. At […]
In July, the Pasadena Paranormal Team investigated the Odd Fellows Hall in Carlisle, PA. To kick off October, the Cumberland County Historical Society is partnering with Pasadena Paranormal to present […]
