William Trent: Face of Westward Expansion

The son of a Philadelphia shipping merchant and the namesake for the capital of New Jersey, William Trent carved his own legacy as a gentleman, throughout the latter half of […]

Children’s Story Time Plus!

History on High - The Shop 33 W High St, Carlisle, PA, United States

“Alice in Wonderland” read by  Donna Hale and Sharon Weaver.Then, join Michael Jean to create something with the Laser Engraver in Would Works.

Hiding in Plain Sight

Sources of Untapped Information for Historians and Family Researchers in Cumberland County Court House Records. Merri Lou Schaumann, author an local historian, will shed light on the kinds of county […]

The Citizens of Gettysburg Before, During, and After the Battle

Todd Hall 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, PA, United States

Jim Richards discusses the unwilling witnesses to the events of late June 1863 through November of that year and what they experienced when war was at their doorsteps. We will […]

Tea Party at the Two Mile House

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

March 30, 1PM at the Two Mile House Enjoy music, activities, a hat contest, and of course tea and other delicious treats. Purchase Tickets Here $50

Bosler Local History Series – Before and After and After

Guest Curator Kate Theimer will provide some background on the development of the Historical Society’s exhibit Before and After and After: New Perspectives on the Carlisle Indian School, and discuss […]

Exhibit Opening

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

Before and After and After: New Perspectives on the Carlisle Indian School RSVP Here: