Visit the Historical Society's shop on High Street, around the corner from their museum and library. It has a very good range of items of local interest: books, postcards, art, reproductions and the like. The visitors center is currently at the same location. There is parking in the rear as well as on the street in front.
I am lucky to have this "gem" in my very own backyard! The exhibits are interesting and well put together. Their programs and workshop are not to be miss. What a wonderful place to honor and maintain Cumberland County history! The building is quite beautiful and full of history or all to enjoy. I have use the historical society many times for both research in the library, to view exhibits and to attend their educational programs. I am proud to say that my husband and I are both members.
wish finding the welcome center + museum were easier to locate brochure in hotel! The volunteer in the museum made the displays and history come alive her enthusiasm was wonderful. Carlisle has much more to offer than car shows.
CCHS is one of the Country's oldest historical societies with a library and museum. Noteworthy was the Schimmel woodcarvings and the material from the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.Yvonne, a local, who lived in the area since birth kept us entertained with many story tidbits. I enjoyed the antique peanut cart where the peanuts wee not only sold but roasted.
I have attended many programs at the Historical Society, including several walking tours. Each one has been exceedingly well done and very informative. My children have participated in numerous programs for youths and are always eager to return. The staff are very knowledgeable and engaging. In addition to the programs and displays, the staff are considerably helpful with research quests. Be sure to check out the museum store, which has a delightfully curated assortment of works by local artists.
With family history so close in the tiny burg of Newville, I wanted to conduct some family research. The librarians here are amazingly helpful and persistent and uncovered exactly what we were looking for!
The museum was nicely done and informative. Both my mom and I were happy we were able to take the time and read all the exhibits.
Very interesting. Easy to find and in historical part of Carlisle. They have a library to visit for a fee. We only were there for the museum, which was free. Was very surprised when getting off elevator to the second floor. Very large area of several rooms. Great display of the areas history. A timeline relating events to the nations and worlds events. Many many pictures on a wall, with a notebook to look up each numbered picture. Also many other displays. Past area warehouses and factories. Furniture of different periods also on display. The docent was available to answer questions. Enjoyed very much.
This is the second time we have visited the CCHS. It is a wonderful historical society and museum. The staff and the displays are excellent.
A small operation staffed by enthusiastic and dedicated regular staff and volunteers. They have always been more than willing to spend time with me explaining where to find things and actually helping me with reasearch.