PA TOURISM Launches Search for Descendants
Gettysburg – The Pennsylvania Tourism Office is searching for the families of James Shirk of Shippensburg, Enoch Watson of Lancaster, and Robert Bridges Forten of Philadelphia, as well as the relatives of tens of thousands of other men who fought in the Civil War as members of the United States [...]
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PA Tourism Office Invites Public to Help Tell the Stories of U.S. Colored Troops Members
January 26th, 2010
Great Moment #201 ~ Chambersburg IceFest!
January 22nd, 2010Click on the image to view details on the coolest event in town!
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Franklin County Historical Society – Kittochtinny Announces New Winter Hours
January 14th, 2010The Franklin County Historical Society – Kittochtinny located at 175 E. King Street, Chambersburg, PA preserves five historic sites on the National Register: Old Franklin County Jail, Old Brown’s Mill School, John Brown House, Carrick Iron Furnace and the Chambersburg – Bedford Turnpike Toll House.
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Long Range Milestone Achieved By Capitol Theatre Center
January 6th, 2010On January 1, 2010, a long-range vision for Capitol Theatre Center to become independent was realized.
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Fall / Winter Lecture Series ~ Franklin County Historical Society
January 5th, 2010The Franklin County Historical Society – Kittochtinny invites the community to its 2010 Winter Meeting and Lecture Series held at the Grove Library Center, 101 Ragged Edge Road, Chambersburg, PA.
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Great Moment #48 ~ “A Mid-Winter Night’s Dream”
January 5th, 2010Click on the image to view Great Moment #48 ~ “A Mid-Winter Night’s Dream”, with suggestions for pairing Dinner & a Movie!
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On the Horizon: Chambersburg Half-Marathon!
January 5th, 2010Saturday, March 13, 2010
The Chambersburg Half Marathon has drawn a diverse group of people each year. During the first year Jean Stapleton (Edith on All in the Family) was a spectator cheering on the runners. Many Olympic hopefuls as well as Olympic trialists have participated in the race. Steve Spence, who ran for the United [...]
Live Music in Franklin County!
January 4th, 2010These local venues regualrly feature live musical entertainment:
Relax (The Orchards), 1580 Orchard Drive, Chambersburg, Pa. 717-264-4711
Bistro 71, 71 N. Main St. Chambersburg, Pa. 717-261-007
Pappy’s Pub, 220 W. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa. 717-762-5839
Kimmie’s Kreations & Johnny’s Java, 800 S. Potomac St., Waynesboro, Pa. 717-655-5018
Unique Bar & Grill, 13314 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. 717-794-2565
Flannery’s Tavern [...]
2009 Photo Contest Winners to Be Announced Early 2010…
December 21st, 2009Attention Photographers! Stay Tuned for the Announcement of our 2009 Photography Contest! Winners will be Announced & Notified in Early 2010!
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