by Janet Pollard | Jan 3, 2023 | Blog, Festivals
Since 2020, the Conococheague Institute (a 30 acre historic site located near Mercersburg, PA) has been offering free 18th Century Living History programs every Saturday year round. This consistent community resource has seen the organization grow in popularity with...
by Leisa McCracken | Nov 2, 2022
Saturday November 4th, 2023 * 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Bonfire Program begins at 7:00 PM Experience a special evening under the stars as we celebrate Bonfire Night Learn about the history of the event with Guy Fawkes, engage in Tavern song and dance, games and...
by Leisa McCracken | Jul 6, 2022
Join us on Saturday, July 15th 2023 in Downtown Chambersburg as the town is set ablaze to commemorate the day that Chambersburg was held for ransom and then burned by the Confederate army under General McCausland. We celebrate community, rebirth and Chambersburg’s... by Janet Pollard | Apr 27, 2022 | Blog
Enjoy an afternoon of tea and talk about Harriet Rebecca Lane, First Lady of Franklin County and the United States. Author Bob O’Connor will speak about Harriet Lane, sharing excerpts of his book, “Harriet Lane: The Original First Lady of Washington.” Emily Martin, a...
by Leisa McCracken | Aug 20, 2021
Saturday November 11th, 2023 * 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Join us at Fort Loudoun on November 11th for an interactive experience as we commemorate the Allegheny Uprising, aka. Black Boys Rebellion of 1765. What side will you choose: the British garrison or Justice...