
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.
Feathers, Fur & Fins: Wildlife and Water Habitats
Buttonwood Nature Center’s spring speaker series, Feathers, Fur & Fins: Wildlife and Water Habitats continues on Thursday, March 13 with “The Beavers at Gettysburg National Park.” Presented by Chris Davis, park biologist at Gettysburg National Park, the program...
Franklin County America250PA Committee Seeks Public’s Help To Select Winning T Shirt Design
America is poised to celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, and Franklin County PA is joining the America250PA celebration. Get involved by helping to select the winning submission for the Franklin County America250 PA T-Shirt Design Contest. During IceFest,...
Buttonwood Nature Center Presents Astronomy with William Laska & Star Party on February 20
Look to the stars when Buttonwood Nature Center presents “Astronomy and Our Place in the Universe” on Thursday, February 20 at 7 p.m. at Church of the Apostles in Waynesboro. Admission is free. The guest speaker is William Laska, an astronomy instructor at Shepherd...
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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.
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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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