Travel the trails of Franklin County through acres of farmland and forests. Trek back to frontier settlements and forts, stopovers along the Underground Railroad, and sites of Civil War raids and invasions. Woven between these stories of America’s history are the verdant, rolling hills and azure skies, old-fashioned ice cream parlors, bakeries with shoo-fly pies and sticky buns; orchards with succulent sweet peaches in July and crisp, juicy apples in October; theatres and inns, meandering trails and streams, ski slopes and golf courses, and charming towns where people still smile, stop, and speak.
Chambersburg Borough Receives $5.5 Million to Replace Aging Natural Gas Pipelines
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration awarded Chambersburg an additional $5,564,097, Wednesday, for the replacement of legacy cast iron pipelines, which provides for greater reliability of the Borough’s natural...
May Speaker at Allison-Antrim Museum
On Thursday, May 9, at 7 pm at the May Speaker’s Series of Allison-Antrim Museum, Mike Strausner will cover the history of the Fort Loudoun site from “prehistoric” times to modern day. The presentation will include details of: Native Americans who lived on the before...
Allison-Antrim Museum April Speaker
Allison Antrim Museuem will hold the monthly speaker meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in the German Bank Barn beginning at 7 p.m. The speaker is Ben Thomas, Jr.. who will present a PowerPoint on how radio came to Greencastle. Highlights will include: What happened...
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The Underground Railroad was an important part of our nation’s history, and Franklin County was a key stop in the quest for freedom.
WHAT'S NEW
Check out what is new at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center & Franklin County Visitors Center
Explore Centuries of Military History on the Franklin County Military Trail
Take a tour of Franklin County’s centuries of history on the Franklin County Military Trail.
On The Move in Franklin County
Outdoors in Franklin County…wander roads less traveled. Fish cool, clear waters. Watch sunrises and sunsets. Discover the beauty of Franklin County in every season. On The Move in Franklin County is waiting to help you explore seasons of outdoor fun!
Franklin Fresh Food & Dining Guide
Franklin County freshness is unbeatable! With such an abundance of fresh food and fantastic dining experiences, Franklin County is a favorite of food lovers. Taste your way across the county and be sure to take some freshness home to enjoy.
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