The Real Boring (Mill) Story
Lecture by Randy Watts. History if fraught with incorrectly told stories that become accepted as fact. Such is the case of the Revolutionary War boring mill used to machine the […]
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Museum Opening Reception
CCHS' 2022 exhibit is called "Heart of a Champion: Sports in Cumberland County. Join us on Friday, April 1st from 5-8pm for the opening of our exhibit and meet our new Executive Director, Shawn Gladden. Register below:
The Quartz Crystal Industry in Cumberland County, PA
Lecture by Randy Watts. Through a series of coincidences, a janitor at Dickinson College trying to make pieces for a chess game out of petrified wood, laid the groundwork for the manufacturing of quartz crystal units in Carlisle and surrounding areas. This program will tell the story of how that came to be, and how […]
World War II Memories – The Book Series
Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United StatesAuthor and award-winning journalist Joseph David Cress will talk about his book series World War II Memories and will share some of the stories of veterans who fought Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. Copies of his books will be on sale in Todd Hall starting at 5:30 p.m.
Memorial Day Service
Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United StatesCelebration and dedication acknowledging five Cumberland County USCT lost during the Civil War. Honoring their names being added to the Civil War Soldiers’ Monument. Service will be held after the parade in the Veterans Court Yard.
Historic Baseball Game
South Middleton Park, Basketball Court entrance “Play Ball!!” Join us for a day of 19th century baseball with the Frosty Sons of Thunder of Somerset & the Keystone Base Ball Club of Harrisburg. Schedule 10:00am – Informal talk on the history of base ball 11:00am - Game 1 12:30pm - Lunch Break and interaction with […]
Ashland Cemetery Walking Tour
Join Lisa Brousse for a walking tour of Ashland Cemetery. Ashland was one of the first "garden cemeteries" in the United States and those buried within provide a fascinating history of Carlisle. We’ll discuss the history of the cemetery and visit the graves of military veterans from various wars who are buried within Ashland. Please […]
CCHS Summer Kickoff
Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United StatesJoin CCHS, the Bridge Community Center, and the G.B. Stuart Visitor's Center for our Summer Kickoff and cookout! Come discover the best kept secret in Carlisle with FREE guided museum tours from the CCHS Executive Director and our Museum Curator. And the best part: on June 21st only, everyone is a member! Enjoy 10% off […]
Plein Air Painting Demo
Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United StatesJonathan Frazier will be painting at History on High.
Two Mile House Art Tour
Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United StatesTour Full Enjoy an afternoon on the Terrace of Two Mile House with lemonade and cookies as Mary Caverly leads tours through the house detailing the artwork on the walls. Cost: Members Free; Non-members $5
Remembering Agnes: A Panel Discussion on the Local and Regional Flooding of June of 1972
Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United StatesFree and Open to the Public, Light Refreshments will be provided RSVP below: In Conjunction with Carlisle SummerFair, June 25 – July 2,2022 (https://www.carlislesummerfair.org/) Presentations by: Noel Potter, Professor Emeritus of Geology, Dickinson College: Noel visited local bridges in Carlisle and on the West Shore and flew over the area for photos during Agnes. He will […]
Jim Thorpe Movie Viewing
Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United StatesA biographic film looking at the life of Jim Thorpe who became a sports icon in the 20th century. Viewings at 1PM and 6PM in Todd Hall.