In connection with the special exhibit Freedom to Be: LGBTQ+ Journeys in the American Story, CCHS is hosting a screening of a short student documentary created by Ithaca College student Katelyn Smith, The Rainbow Under the Red Tape. (The documentary run time is 18:41.) This film dives into LGBTQ+ history and resilience and highlights the LGBT […]
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| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - | 0 events, | 1 event, - Join us for a day honoring the art and tradition of the most famous of Cumberland County carvers Where: Heishman's Mill, 1206 Creek Rd., Carlisle, PA When: Saturday, June 13th 9AM- 4PM With the following special guests: Jim and Joan Hiser, Carlisle Springs; Gary Rosborough, Lebanon NEW; Paul D. Hoch, Carlisle; Glenn Carson, Carlisle banjo builder; Jim Small, Shippensburg; Brian Paine, Allentown NEW; Kurin Shenk, Carlisle NEW; John Stevens, Glen Rock NEW; Stone House […] |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 3 events, - Co-hosted by CCHS and Mt Tabor Preservation Project. Join to commemorate the seven Civil War veterans buried in the Cedar Street Cemetery. An introduction will be provided by Dr. John Bonin and a plaque commemorating the Civil War veterans will be unveiled. Supported by M&T Charitable Foundation - Join Cumberland County Historical Society for a special closing reception of the temporary exhibit Freedom to Be: LGBTQ+ Journeys in the American Story. This exhibit, on display from May 1 - June 20, 2026, is a part of CCHS's America250 special exhibition. The informal reception will celebrate the run of the exhibit and the history […] - Join local author and historian Joseph David Cress this summer at the Cumberland County Historical Society as he shares stories from his newest book, Rally Round the Flag, exploring life on the World War II home front in Carlisle and Cumberland County. |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Join us for a Public reading of the Declaration of Independence and the opening of our Bunting and Banners Exhibit as part of Summerfair 2026. | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 3 events, - Tavern talks between George Washington and Patrick Henry, moderated by LTG James Dubik. Joint event with the J. Sherwood McGinnis, Jr. .War, Peace and Justice Project. - Tavern talks between George Washington and Patrick Henry, moderated by LTG James Dubik. Joint event with the J. Sherwood McGinnis, Jr. .War, Peace and Justice Project. | 0 events, |
