NY State National Guard, 1863
Join us for a talk on the NY State National Guard, 1863, Gettysburg Campaign with the Executive Director of the Shippensburg Historical Center, John Miller. He will discuss several regiments […]
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The Jon Bonham Project – We Are Not Our Wounds Exhibit Opening
The Cumberland County Historical Society, in partnership with the J. Sherwood McGinnis, Jr., War, Peace, and Justice Project is hosting the Joe Bonham Project We Are Not Our Wounds. The […]
Green Ridge Village Model Railroad Open Houses
Three Model Railroad Open Houses at Green Ridge Village in Newville, PA Bob Jans HO PRR Cumberland Division 39 Cedar Circle Newville, PA 17241 12:00PM - 3:00PM Bob's layout is […]
World War II Memories – The Book Series
Award-winning author and journalist Joseph David Cress will talk about his four-book series World War II Memories and will share some of the stories of veterans who fought Nazi Germany […]
“American Roulette” Book Signing
A Friday in April in Anywhere, USA, starts out like any other day. But eight characters written by eight different authors – end up at the same place and the […]
The Railroad Strike of 1877
Virtual Program The first nationwide strike had a tremendous impact on Pennsylvania, rousing workers and communities to oppose the wage cut imposed by the Pennsylvania Railroad. The strike culminated in […]
Small Business Saturday
"Wilbert Christmashead" a children's book. Book signing by Sam Rob, illustrated by Holly Cameron.
Central Pennsylvania’s Railroads as Strategic Targets During the Civil War
Dane DiFebo will discuss how Confederate military strategists targeted specific Northern railroads and railroad infrastructure during the key campaigns and the invasions of the North during the American Civil War. […]
Serving Up Salvation Book Signing
David H. Peiffer with his new book Serving up Salvation One Ladle at a Time: The Shopp Family at Cedar Run.
1st Annual Carlisle Historic Holiday Bed & Breakfast Tour
TICKET SALES ENDED Celebrate the Holidays with CCHS on a guided Bus Tour of Beautiful, Historic Bed & Breakfasts in Carlisle PA featuring the following locations: Carlisle House The Smith […]
War, Peace, and Justice Project Present: Father, Soldier, Son
The Cumberland County Historical Society, in partnership with the J. Sherwood McGinnis, Jr., War, Peace, and Justice Project present the film Father, Soldier, Son and the art exhibit The Joe […]
Holiday Party Thank You
Join us for a celebration of another amazing year at CCHS. Thank you for your continued support! RSVP Here: