by Janet Pollard | May 21, 2024 | Blog
The Conococheague Institute is celebrating its 30th Anniversary with a free community event called ‘Welsh Fest’ on June 1 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m, and the public is invited. Executive Director, Matthew Wedd shared his excitement: “We’ve...
by Janet Pollard | May 21, 2024 | Blog
Founded in 2013 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Defense (DOD), and Department of the Interior (DOI), the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership’s mission is to strengthen military readiness, conserve natural resources, bolster agricultural and...
by Janet Pollard | May 10, 2024 | Blog
Stay abreast of happenings in Franklin County with FCVB-TV and F.C. Currently, reporting in mini-sodes from the Appalachian Trail, F.C. spotted a variety of birds this week. Coming up will be highlights of the trail and nearby places in upcoming mini-sodes. As well,...
by Janet Pollard | May 10, 2024 | Blog
Franklin County Visitors Bureau is excited to announce the completion of 2024 Always The Right Time Essay Contest Booklet. View the booklet here. Nearly 70 essays were submitted across multiple age categories. The visitors bureau thanks the public and greater Franklin...
by Janet Pollard | May 10, 2024 | Blog
On Saturday, May 11th the Monterey Pass battlefield will officially be added to the Civil War Trails program. This multi-state program offers over 1,500 sites across six states for travelers but not many Civil War stories are ready for prime time. “It is a story...
by Janet Pollard | May 2, 2024 | Blog
Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute is hosting a Sporting Clays Shoot Fundraiser on Friday, May 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Orvis Hill Country Shooting Grounds in Fairfield, Pa. A fundraiser for Buttonwood, the event includes morning refreshments,...