by Janet Pollard | Jul 14, 2020 | Blog
Join the Franklin County Visitors Bureau on July 18, at 11:30 AM, for a special presentation of 1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth of Chambersburg. Travel back to July 30, 1864 when General John McCausland and 2,800 Confederate cavalrymen rode into Chambersburg,...
by Janet Pollard | Apr 28, 2020 | Blog
The arrival of the automobile in the early 1900’s changed the way people traveled. At first, the automobile was not very popular. Roads were rough making it unsuitable for driving. Therefore, travel was via horse and buggy or train. This all changed thanks to...
by Janet Pollard | Feb 28, 2020 | Blog
Recognizing the health impacts of COVID-19, the Franklin County Visitors Bureau will not be holding events as scheduled. “Women’s Voices: I Am…We Are” will be rescheduled, tentatively July 18, 2020. Details to follow. The Franklin County...
by Janet Pollard | Jan 30, 2020 | Blog
Ice Fest 2020 is set to begin Thursday, January 30 and run through Sunday, February 2. See blocks of ice, transformed with chain saws and blow torches. Take a turn on the FREE double-wide ice slide. Taste chili and BBQ at Chili-Q, and dance at the Snowfall Ball....
by Janet Pollard | Oct 9, 2019 | Blog
The Franklin County Visitors Bureau invites the public to enjoy AppleFest in downtown Chambersburg on October 19 with a presentation of Martin Delany by author Bob O’Connor. The Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center celebrates AppleFest in downtown Chambersburg on...