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...
by Janet Pollard | Apr 6, 2018 | History
Approaching Letterkenny Chapel, the bell tower, the quoin- brickwork, and the curved arches draws the eye because it is a different. It is not typical for the Cumberland Valley. With a second look, it is easy to see the Italian inspiration in the design, but how and...
by Janet Pollard | Apr 4, 2018 | History
Yes, it will be the name of the Franklin County Visitors Bureau’s new home–the 11/30 Visitors Center. But long before the visitors bureau took up residence at the crossroads of downtown Chambersburg, 11/30 was where Molly Pitcher Highway meets the Lincoln...
by Janet Pollard | Apr 2, 2018 | History
If the walls of the Franklin County Old Jail could talk, the Franklin County Visitors Bureau is sure it would want to hear the stories. Located at 175 East King Street in Chambersburg PA, the Old Jail celebrates 200 years in 2018. Built in 1818 as Franklin County’s...
by Janet Pollard | Mar 30, 2018 | Blog
The Johnny Cash Tribute at Capitol Theatre in downtown Chambersburg is set for Saturday, April 14, at 7:00 PM. Johnny Cash Tribute, led by James Garner, performed nearly 500 shows across the United States. The group even performed at Folsom State Prison to...