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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.
Monterey Pass Battlefield Civil War Trails: A Story Worthy of Netflix
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...
Buttonwood Holds Sports Clay Shoot as Fundraiser
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,...
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...
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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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