by Janet Pollard | Oct 13, 2021 | Blog
On October 16, join the Franklin County Visitors Bureau at the 11/30 Visitors Center to celebrate 100 Years of The Foundation for Enhancing Community (TFEC), a launch of the Civil War Trails in Franklin County PA, and the Chambersburg Quilt Guild’s Stitches in Time...
by Janet Pollard | Jul 12, 2020 | Blog
Franklin County historian Ted Alexander passed away on July 8, 2020. Year after year, Ted Alexander spoke, wrote, and presented about the history of Franklin County. He worked for more than thirty years to educate the local community and the general public about...
by Janet Pollard | Apr 24, 2020 | Blog
Did you know the second largest Civil War battle in Pennsylvania was partially fought in Franklin County? Monterey Pass Battlefield Park and Museum is a historic and beautiful site to learn more about the Battle of Monterey Pass. Take a hike on the trails...
by Janet Pollard | Apr 13, 2020 | Blog
Franklin County has more than 300 years of American History. Take a moment and look back throughout history and browse the Spring into History web page. Check out the timeline. Explore a critical period of American history through the lens of Franklin County....
by Janet Pollard | Apr 2, 2020 | Blog
Dykeman Spring is the centerpiece of the 56-acre Dykeman Park in Shippensburg. Another water feature of the park is Dykeman Pond, which sits in front of an Italian-style manor house. The original Dykeman Manor House was constructed in 1855 and in 1871, altered to an...