by Janet Pollard | Apr 30, 2018 | Blog
Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB) honors veterans and military members during May for Military Appreciation Month and invites all to explore the military history of Franklin County. Discover sites of military history in the self-guided tour of Franklin County...
by Janet Pollard | Apr 24, 2018 | Blog
The Downtown Business Council (DBC) and Council for the Arts of Chambersburg will present the start of 2018’s First Friday events on Friday May 4th from 5-8pm. Just as “Star Wars” fans around the world celebrate “May the Fourth”, Chambersburg’s May 4th First Friday...
by Janet Pollard | Apr 24, 2018 | Blog
The Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB) and Capitol Theatre are teaming up for A Cappella & Unplugged 2018. It is a journey to $500 and it begins with auditions at the Capitol Theatre on May 22, 7 PM to 9 PM, and May 24, 6 PM to 9 PM. Audition... by Janet Pollard | Apr 23, 2018 | History
In the early hours of July 30, 1864, as McCausland advanced on Chambersburg, a division of Union cavalry, commanded by General William Averell was camped near Greencastle. Averell planned to intercept McCausland and expected he would take the route J.E.B. Stuart used...
by Janet Pollard | Apr 19, 2018 | History
Chambersburg Out of the Ashes In 1864, Chambersburg’s population was about 5,500. It was a town settled by hard-working Scots-Irish and German immigrants. As is true today, Chambersburg was well-located and, therefore, a transportation hub. Goods and people...