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Did you know? What was the first state forest park established in Pennsylvania in 1902? |
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THE ANSWER: Mont Alto State Park is the oldest state park in Pennsylvania. Its history began with the former Mont Alto Iron Furnace, a blast furnace built in 1807.
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IceFest 2010 - Chambersburg, PA The eighth annual IceFest is scheduled for January 28th - 31st, 2010 in downtown Chambersburg. It will be the biggest and best one yet! This much anticipated winter festival features live ice carving and amazing ice sculptures, food vendors, extended business hours, Chili Cook off, Fireworks on Saturday and so much mor...e!! With more sculptures, an expanded Chili Cook-off and additional food vendors and musical acts, area residents and out-of-town visitors are sure to be chilled and thrilled. Also new to IceFest activities this year: a 40 ft. Ice Slide!! The main attraction of this community event, the Live Ice Carving, begins on Thursday evening at 5pm and continues on Friday from 5pm-8pm. Carvers use chain saws, propane torches and hand tools to turn blocks of ice into an array of artistic sparkling masterpieces. A special fireworks display will be featured Saturday at 6:30pm from the Southgate Mall and is not to be missed. The Chili Cook-Off will again be the hot event! This sixth annual event will have even more entries offering their rendition of the winter way-up, from extra spicy to gourmet. Area clubs and organizations prepare their special recipes and you can vote for your favorite. Check back for more up to date Chili Cook-Off news...music, beverages and lots of FUN are in the works! From the first IceFest, which featured 15 one-blocks and 5 giant sculptures, to 2010s expanded festival; this growing community event has captured the attention of thousands of people who live close by, as well as, those who travel to Chambersburg to attend this annual event. See More |
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Don Park ~ 225th Anniversary Walking Sticks Don Park talks about the 225th Anniversary Walking Sticks he designed for Franklin County... |
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Christmas in Franklin County.wmv Enjoy the Holidays in Franklin County, PA! |
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Franklin County Farmers Markets Explore the bounty of Franklin County! Excellent farmers market are held in Mercersburg, Chambersburg, and at Penn National Golf Community. Be a locavore! Roadside stands abound and stores such as Windy Knoll and Trickling Springs Creamery offer up good eats everyday day! |
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In the Kitchen at Olympia Candy! Go behind the counter to tour the Olympia Candy Kitchen's chocolate kitchen with owner Will Pananes! |
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Welcome to Franklin County, PA. We are celebrating our 225th Anniversary in 2009 with a parade and fireworks on Labor Day, September 7! Ben Franklin is our namesake and official host of all 225th Anniversary events. Enjoy. |
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Don Park, Artist in Wood, shares the story behind one of his woodcarvings... "Cornered" |
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PA CIVIL WAR TRAILS: Franklin County - Thaddeus Stevens Speaks on the Burning of Chambersburg A living history actor in the PA PAst Players troupe portrays Thaddeus Stevens speaking on the Burning of Chambersburg. |
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PA CIVIL WAR TRAILS: Franklin County - The Dolly Harris Story PA CIVIL WAR TRAILS: Franklin County - The Dolly Harris Story |
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PA CIVIL WAR TRAILS: Franklin County- Hettie: A 12 year old's Remembrance Hettie: A 12 year old's Remembrance of the Battle of Monterey. |
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This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Franklin County native, Nellie Foxs selection as the 1959 American League Most Valuable Player. Fox was born in St. Thomas, Pennsylvania. He was selected as the MVP of the American League in 1959. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997. |
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ChambersFest 2009: Gettin' Down with the Ice Guy!
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You are cordially invited to join the Franklin County Visitors Bureau on November 6-7, when scholar Latonya Thames Taylor introduces My Confederate Kinfolk, by journalist and author Thulani Davis. A first glance of the title--My Confederate Kinfolk—could easily evoke thoughts of lingering Confederate sympathies. A closer ...look to the sub-title—A Twenty First Century Freedwoman Confronts Her Roots— reveals the uneasy irony of the title and raises questions that many are not sure if they want the answer. Explore Davis personal experience, the theme of collective ancestry, and a rendering of life—from both a black and white perspective--in the deep south during the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the early road toward civil liberty for all Americans. More details at ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com Call 717-709-7204 to register today!Read More |
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Franklin County is beautiful in spring--a sure cure for your cabin fever! |
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CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201
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