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 barrels of cannon at Mount Holly. Its existence has been hinted at for years, and many inaccurate claims about the production of cannon in Cumberland […]

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:

World War II Memories – The Book Series

Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United States

Author 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 […]

Memorial Day Service

Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United States

Celebration 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

CCHS Summer Kickoff

Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United States

Join 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 […]

Plein Air Painting Demo

Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United States

Jonathan Frazier will be painting at History on High.

Two Mile House Art Tour

Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United States

Tour 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. […]

Jim Thorpe Movie Viewing

Cumberland County Historical Society 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA, United States

A 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.