by Janet Pollard | Apr 24, 2020 | Blog
In the summer of 1863, Franklin County PA was the advance and the retreat of the Battle of Gettysburg. Confederate General Robert E. Lee and more than 65,000 men camped in and around Chambersburg. Until the Battle of Gettysburg, the tide of Civil War ebbed and flowed...
by Janet Pollard | Apr 24, 2020 | Blog
Congratulations to Timothy Moore of Lititz for winning Week #4 of Foto Find—the Cherry Blossoms! The prize is a $20 gift card from Brussels Cafe. Week #5’s hidden photo is a tulip. It is hidden somewhere on ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com. Find out more about the Foto...
by Janet Pollard | Apr 21, 2020 | Blog, Music
Music is all around us. We listen to it in the car, while we’re in the shower, and even while we are cleaning the house. Then there is also LIVE music. Live music is a vital piece Franklin County culture. It is home to numerous restaurants and bars that host live...
by Janet Pollard | Apr 21, 2020 | Blog
Remember…explore Franklin County virtually and visit in person later! It is a perfect time to plan a hiking or biking excursion or a walk on one of the amazing trails of Franklin County. When the time comes to get out a little, remember the rules of etiquette of the...
by Janet Pollard | Apr 21, 2020 | Blog
Zelda Barbour Wynn Valdes was born June on 28th, 1905 in Chambersburg, PA. She was the granddaughter of a seamstress and in her late teenage years she began working in a high-end boutique in the 1920’s. With a true love and passion for fashion and design, Zelda opened...
by Janet Pollard | Apr 21, 2020 | Blog
Governor Tom Wolf today presented his detailed plan for reopening the commonwealth with a targeted May 8 start. The administration will categorize reopening into three phases: red, yellow, green. Phases will be assigned based on conditions in a county, counties or...