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Cumberland County Historical Society (717) 249-7610; 21 North Pitt Staff Roster Board Roster Jason Illari – Executive Director David Smith– President Beverly Bone – Archives & Library Assistant Ginny Mowery – VP/Historic Properties Chair Harriet Carn – Environmental Services Assistant David Gority – Treasurer/Finance Chair Cara Curtis – Archives & Library Manager Sherry Kreitzer – Secretary Peggy Huffman – Museum Assistant Curator Tita Eberly Kim Laidler – HOH Manager Pat Ferris – Museum Chair Barbara Landis – Archives & Library CIIS Specialist Robin Fidler – Education Chair Kurt Lewis – Historic Properties Coordinator Robert Grochalski – Awards & Scholarships Chair Lynda Mann – Programming & Membership Coordinator Ann K. Hoffer – Development Chair/TMH Chair Matthew March – Education Curator Linda Humes – Program/Membership Chair Mary March – Collections Manager Larry Keener-Farley – Publications Chair Debbie Miller – Archives & Library Collections Specialist Kristin Senecal – Archives & Library Chair Robert Schwartz – Archives & Library Research Specialist Kate Theimer Richard Tritt – Archives & Library Photograph Curator E.K. Weitzel Lindsay Varner – Heart & Soul Project Manager Dr. André Weltman Blair Williams – Archives & Library Media Specialist Lucy Wolf – Bookkeeper Rachael Zuch – Museum Curator Cumberland County Historical Society (717) 249-7610; 21 North Pitt Street, Carlisle PA 17013 Monday 4 PM – 8 PM; Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 4 PM; Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM Two Mile House (717) 249-7610; 1189 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle PA 17015 History on High – The Shop (717) 249-1626; 33 West High Street, Carlisle PA 17013 Sun. & Mon. Closed; Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 5 PM; Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM G.B. Stuart History Workshop; 29 West High Street, Carlisle PA 17013 Thursday & Friday 10 AM-4 PM; Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM Cumberland Valley Visitors Center; 33 West High Street, Carlisle PA 17013 Sun. & Mon. Closed; Tuesday – Friday 10 AM – 5 PM; Saturday 10 AM –2 PM CCHS WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: Saturday, September 2, 2017 - McLain Festival Monday, September 4, 2017 - Labor Day Thursday, November 23, 2017 - Thanksgiving Friday, November 24, 2017 - Closed Monday, December 25, 2017 - Christmas Tuesday, December 26, 2017 - Closed Monday, January 1, 2018 - New Year’s Day Monday, January 15, 2018 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, February 19, 2018 - President’s Day CCHS is grateful for the continued support of the Borough of Carlisle, Dickinson Township, Monroe Township, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, and CCHS membership. For more information about programs, call the Historical Society at 717-249-7610. Visit our web page: www.historicalsociety.com. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling, toll free within PA 1-800-732-0999. The mission of CCHS is to collect, preserve, interpret and promote research and education about the history of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Our vision is to become a national model for demonstrating how history, story- telling, material culture and preservation promotes social well-being, service and citizen engagement with local To register & for full details go to www.cumberlandpathways.org or call 717-249-7610 resources. Conference fee $125 with optional Sunday Buffet for $20 HERITAGE FESTIVAL EVENTS SCHEDULE HOLIDAY EVENTS Heritage Festival Weekend, August 31-September 9, 2017 Thursday, November 30, 2017 5 - 7 PM Reception and Holiday Exhibit Opening - Please R.S.V.P. at 249-7610 Following the success of our first Heritage Day on September 10, 2016, Heart & Soul is partnering with Cumberland County Historical Society and Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau to bring the community our first Thursday, November 30, 2017 - Saturday, January 6, 2018 Holiday Exhibit, “Holly Jolly Christmas!” Christmas Carolers are coming to CCHS this December! Decorated annual Heritage Festival Weekend. Heart & Soul will focus on the Greater Carlisle region, and we will use these storefronts are full of goodies spreading holiday cheer in Todd Hall. days to share and highlight areas of cultural significance provided by the community. Tours, walks, talks and activities will be included, with many of the events free of charge. Saturday, December 2, 2017 10 AM – 12 PM Holiday Family Program - Free program featuring Christmas crafts, treats and fun for the whole family. Bring • Thursday, August 31: McLain Festival Pre-Event Reception at the Two Mile your camera and get a photo of your child with our surprise visitor. House, 1189 Walnut Bottom RD, Carlisle. Join us for a festive evening featuring food from local restaurants and caterers, libations, and hospitality. Cost is $50 per ticket or $70 for 2 tickets; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. 2018 WEDNESDAYS IN WINTER • Friday, September 1: *Whiskey Tasting: Cumberland County Historical Society 5:30-8:00 p.m. $10 Wednesday, February 7, 2018 CCHS 1:30 PM per person (tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at CCHS, 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle). *AHEC Clark’s Tavern & Ferries by Victor Hart will be providing 1 hour guided walking tours of the Army Heritage Trail at 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. Sign-up at Mr. Hart will present a slide presentation on the history of the growth and decline of Clark’s ferry & tavern [email protected]. Tours are limited to 25 people. business. It also describes a four-year archaeological study done around Clark’s Ferry Tavern in Duncannon, PA and a preliminary architectural study of the historic tavern building. • Saturday, September 2: *23rd Annual McLain Celtic Festival at the Two Mile House, 1189 Walnut Bottom RD, Carlisle. Tickets are $10 per person and children under 10 free. *AHEC will be providing 1 Wednesday, February 14, 2018 CCHS 1:30 PM hour guided walking tours of the Army Heritage Trail at 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. Sign-up at The Captivity Narrative: The Stories of the McCullough & Lowry Families by Tad Miller This is the true story of two Cumberland County families that were captured by Indians during the French & Indian [email protected]. Tours are limited to 25 people. War, how they were captured and what happened to them. Did they ever come back? Come to the lecture and find • Sunday, September 3: First Annual Whiskey Rebellion Festival, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Downtown Carlisle; out. Free Whiskey Rebellion tour at 10:00; Tavern tour at 1:00 p.m. (must be booked in advance.) Wednesday, February 21, 2018 CCHS 1:30 PM Carlisle Indian School Outings in Wellsville, Pa by Barbara Landis & Merri Lou Schaumann • Monday, September 4: Free history walk and picnic at Mount Holly Marsh Preserve starting at 10 a.m. Between 1890 and 1907 35 Carlisle Indian School girls lived on “Outing” with seven families in the village of RSVP is required, space is limited. Bring your own lunch. Wellsville, York County, PA. Who were these girls and who were the families with whom they lived and worked? Merri Lou Schaumann and Barbara Landis will attempt to answer these questions. • Wednesday, September 6: Free bus trip to Mt. Tabor AME Zion Church and Wednesday, February 28, 2018 CCHS 1:30 PM Cemetery in Mount Holly Springs, 4 p.m. RSVP is required, space is limited. Philadelphia’s Newest Gem: The Museum of the American Revolution by Matthew Skic On April 19, 2017, the Museum of the American Revolution opened with great fanfare in the heart of historic • Friday, September 8: Free Preservation bus tour with South Mountain Philadelphia. Assistant Curator Matthew Skic will discuss the history of the project to create this new institution Partnership. RSVP is required, space is limited. and present highlights from the Museum’s main exhibit and collection, including General George Washington’s war tent. • Saturday, September 9: Bike ride on Rails to Trails, Allen Road, 9 a.m. RSVP is required, space is limited. Wednesday, March 7, 2018 CCHS 1:30 PM Highlights of the Jim Bradley Photograph Collection by Richard Tritt *Bus tour to LEAF farm, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. RSVP is required, space is limited. Richard Tritt, CCHS Photo Curator, will present a visual overview of the recently accessioned Jim Bradley Photo Collection. This lifetime collection is divided into four parts: (1)railroads, (2) Cumberland and surrounding *Join Professor Steven Burg for a tour of Locust Grove Cemetery, Shippensburg, 1 p.m. (if raining venue counties, (3) Bradley and related families, and (4) miscellaneous subjects. Come and enjoy the unique and artistic will be moved indoors for a virtual tour). RSVP is required, space is limited. images of this talented photographer. To RSVP visit http://heritagefest.historicalsociety.com Wednesday, March 14, 2018 CCHS 1:30 PM Historic Barns of Southeastern Pennsylvania by Greg Huber This presentation is on barns located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, or, specifically, “the hearth,” the area east of the Susquehanna River and south of the Blue Mountains. Greg will discuss primary factors that have determined the fundamental structures and appearances of the six great barn classifications, including forest resources. Other featured topics are architectural aspects and regionalisms, dates of construction, survival of 18th-century examples, mysterious decorations, and barn preservation. If necessary, snow dates will be scheduled on Wednesday, March 21 & 28, 2017 All memberships help CCHS: PROGRAMS • Preserve our significant collection of historic documents, photographs and artifacts • Mount special exhibits on a regular basis The Richard C. Reed Architectural Lecture • Provide historical research support and services Thursday, September 21, 2017 7 PM • Offer meaningful educational programs and events for adults and children Thanks to the generous support of Society member Maureen Reed and her family, CCHS will host its second • Provide outreach and community involvement with history and storytelling annual R.C. Reed lecture on Contemporary Architecture. Carlisle native John P. Reed, Design Principal of Cannon Design New York City, will trace the evolution of an idea and narrative meaning through the design process of four Individual- This is a great membership for individual researchers and general history supporters.
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