Railroading in the Early 1960s
Mark Irwin will show and narrate train video footage taken by photographer, Jim Bradley in the early 1960s. Let's Go railroading with noted photographer, Jim Bradley, a native of Mt […]
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Talks and Presentations
The Agricultural Reform Movement and Barn Building in Cumberland County
G.B. Stuart History Workshop 29 W. High St., Carlisle, United StatesPresented by Jerry Clouse The barns featured on the 2023 tour reflected the tour’s theme, The Agriculture Reform Movement and Barn Building in Cumberland County. Reform advocates of the 19th-century […]
Intro to Property Research
Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United StatesPresented by Cara Curtis and Jim Griffith RSVP Here:
Reed Architectural Lecture – Down by the Station: Architecture of the Cumberland Valley Railroad
Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United StatesDOWN BY THE STATION: Architecture of the Cumberland Valley Railroad by James Fouchard, President of the National Railway Historical Society, Cumberland Valley Chapter Refreshments will be served starting at 6:30PM. […]
Schoeppe Murder Trial
Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United StatesA local doctor accused of poisoning his patient to death. This murder trial would forever chance the way medical evidence would be presented in court. Learn more about this fascinating […]
The I Knew George Washington Series
Washington as you have never seen him before! Join series author, Jeffrey Finnegan, Sr. as he looks at George Washington through the eyes of people who interacted with him. RSVP […]
CCHS 2023 Annual Meeting
Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United StatesCumberland County Historical Society Members: You are invited to this year’s Cumberland County Historical Society Annual Members Meeting and Lecture to be held on Sunday October 22nd at the Historical […]
NY State National Guard, 1863
Join us for a talk on the NY State National Guard, 1863, Gettysburg Campaign with the Executive Director of the Shippensburg Historical Center, John Miller. He will discuss several regiments during his lecture on their involvement during the Confederate invasion of PA. RSVP Here:
World War II Memories – The Book Series
Award-winning author and journalist Joseph David Cress will talk about his four-book series World War II Memories and will share some of the stories of veterans who fought Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. Books on Sale at 5:30PM; Lecture at 6PM RSVP Here:
The Railroad Strike of 1877
Virtual Program The first nationwide strike had a tremendous impact on Pennsylvania, rousing workers and communities to oppose the wage cut imposed by the Pennsylvania Railroad. The strike culminated in Pittsburgh on July 21, when 40 people were killed and 38 buildings were burned. The program will also describe Robert Ammon’s efforts to get the […]
Central Pennsylvania’s Railroads as Strategic Targets During the Civil War
Dane DiFebo will discuss how Confederate military strategists targeted specific Northern railroads and railroad infrastructure during the key campaigns and the invasions of the North during the American Civil War. By using a comparative lens, in describing the Union military’s usage of and assaults against Southern railroads, he will also address what Pennsylvania’s war on […]
Historians’ Well-Being: Preserving the Past While Nurturing the Self
Calling all history students and professionals! As stewards of the past, we often face unique stressors like funding constraints, self imposed/fabricated competition, and navigating public perception. This event will provide valuable insights and tools to help you thrive in this demanding profession while prioritizing your mental well-being. Virtual Program Register Here (Zoom)