Two hundred forty years ago, the Board of Trustees of Dickinson College held its inaugural meeting in a log building on the town square in Carlisle. Benjamin Rush, who in Philadelphia had initially proposed ‘a college beyond the Susquehanna River’, appointed John Dickinson, then governor of Pennsylvania, to chair the meeting. Together, the Board of […]
Join us for Fun, Food, Photos, and Nostalgia at the 150th Anniversary Kick-off on Sunday afternoon April 21, 2024. RSVP Here:
Master Gardner Carol Glasgow will present on the following: What You Will Learn Colonial Garden Development and Influences The Garden of the Colonial Housewife Colonial Garden Styles and Designs Plant […]
Reform advocates of the 19th-century sought better farming methods, including crop rotation and various fertilizers to rejuvenate the soil. Their goal was for the farm to operate more efficiently with […]
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Local mystery and travel author, Sherry Knowlton, will sign copies of her books.
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 […]
Interviewing War Veterans: A How-To History Workshop with award-winning journalist and author Joseph David Cress. A newspaper reporter for over 33 years, Cress will share his insights using examples drawn […]
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Join CCHS for An Evening with Jeff Shaara at the West Shore Country Club TICKET SALES ENDED Jeff Shaara is known for writing historical fiction and documenting American wars […]
Play Ball! Join us for a day of historic 19th century base ball with the Keystone Base Ball Club of Harrisburg. The Game will be played at USAHEC.
Join the Trout Gallery for a day celebrating Black art and culture featuring local crafts, arts, food, live music and more.
