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.
Annual Events at The Conococheague Institute May 24, 2015 – Annual Rose Walk Open House, 1-4pm
Enjoy rose varieties that the Welsh, Scots-Irish and English settlers on the Conococheague frontier would have recognized. The buildings on the site will be open. A guided tour of the site will be available. Outdoor games for all ages will be hosted by Miller’s Early...
Annual Events at The Conococheague Institute April 18, 2015 – Annual “Spring into History” County-wide Ramble, 10am-4pm
CI will take part in Franklin County’s third annual ramble of history museums, historic sites and societies. Site tours will be available and our gift shop will be open. No fee.
Annual Events at The Conococheague Institute April 4, 2015 – Annual “End of Starvation Feast”, 4-7pm
The year is 1753 . . . . . . . the settlers of the Conococheague Settlement have endured a harsh winter of isolation and near starvation. Now that the winter snows have gone, word has spread of a celebration . . . . . . an End of Starvation Feast! Chef to be...
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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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