by Leisa McCracken | Jun 7, 2024
Saturday August 10th, 2024 * 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM The SHC will bring along our Hands-On History Cart to the venue as we do every year. This will be part of our outreach and contain our “Early American Games & Toys” which children always love to play with. We...
by Leisa McCracken | May 30, 2024
Wednesday July 24th, 2024 * 9:15 AM – 1:30 PM Exploring the secrets of a 200-year-old homestead and how its environment influenced early settlers is the focus of a new program offered by Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute. Presented in partnership...
by Leisa McCracken | May 30, 2024
Tuesday June 11th, 2024 * 6:00 PM The Franklin County Historical Society will open at for an Open House. Open to current members and the public, come visit us in the evening hours and learn about upcoming events and exhibits while viewing our current exhibits and...
by Leisa McCracken | May 30, 2024
This exhibit will be open to the public beginning Saturday July 20, at 10:00 AM The Franklin County Historical Society is excited to announce a new temporary exhibit, “Heroes & Angels: 160th Anniversary of the Burning of Chambersburg,” curated by museum director...
