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 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 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. 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 States

Free 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 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.

McLain Bash

Two Mile House 1189 Walnut Bottom Rd, Carlisle, PA, United States

Every year CCHS’ Two Mile House hosts a supper party in honor of the J. McLain & Mary Wheeler King family and our region’s Celtic past. Whisky tastings, music, delicious food and great friends abound. The party is open to anyone 21 years of age and up. Join us in 2022 for another great time. […]

Paper Mills of Mt. Holly

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

Lecture by Randy Watts.

The Armstrong Brothers: A Book Talk

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

David O. Smith tells the story of James, John, and Hamilton Armstrong, three sons of a yeoman farmer living on the Pennsylvania frontier at the outset of the American Revolution. […]

Adventures In History 21+ Summer Camp Sampler

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

No more wishing that you could do what the kids do! CCHS continues its one-day summer camp for adults. 20th Century Theme. Event description Date: August 20, 10AM - 3PM […]

North End A’s Talk

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

Learn about the North End A’s, a group of boys who played in the old Fifth Ward playground on the north side of Carlisle during the 1940s. Lecture led by […]

War Amongst the People / From Swords to Plowshares Exhibit Openings

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

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. […]

FULL – 300 Years of Stories Walking Tour

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

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 […]