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Brian Howard, Chief Conservator at BR Howard and Associates, has dedicated his career to historic preservation and art conservation, including the kitchen walls and artwork at Craighead House. Join Brian, and his wife Jolene, as they talk about the intricate conservation work that went into this phase of renovating the house, as well as a...
In Honor of the Army’s 250th Anniversary. The Carlisle Barracks is the oldest continually operating military facility in the United States of America. Come listen to Cumberland County Historical Society’s Education Director, Matthew March tell stories from the many national and local roles the “barracks” has played, over the past 268 years.
Insects are the most diverse and abundant creatures on Earth. Learn about the emerging science and evidence for widespread insect decline, and what we can do to help reverse the trend. Professor Douglas’ talk is part of our “A Talk in the Garden” series of gardening talks. Maggie Douglas, PhD, is an assistant professor of...
Join us for our first Camp Craighead Kid’s Craft Night of the season making Gnome and Fairy houses out of items found in nature. Seating is limited to 20 children. Parents or guardians must accompany children during the event. RSVP HERE.
A 2025 summerfair event. Find more information and updates here.
Butterflies: how do we know what we know about these amazing insects? Two hundred years before Darwin, and before modern museums, a young woman in the late 1600s was the first to document the complete lifecycle of a butterfly, called metamorphosis. Through observation and detailed paintings, she became one of the first “citizen scientists” of her...
Have you ever listened for the first robin song of spring or watched a Bald Eagle soaring across the sky? Birds are an ever-present part of our lives and there are many ways that we can make a difference in providing a better world for them. Come learn about the birds who call PA home,...
Twins John and Frank Craighead Jr. were integral in introducing the sport of falconry into the US when they were in their teens in the 1930s. Summers spent at Craighead House training and flying their hawks turned into a National Geographic magazine article, and a book on falconry, creating “falconry” friends from around the world,...
Event is free, but pre-registration is required. November 16, 2025, 2 pm, Jim Gerencser and Kate Theimer More than a decade of work by the Carlisle Indian School Digital Resource Center has made new insights possible - both large and small - about the history and effects of the school on indigenous students. This talk...
Come trade plants with us on Saturday, April 25th! Details: Bring up to 5 labeled perennial plants (spring is a great time to divide!) between 9:30 AM-10 AM. At 10 AM we'll exchange them. Register HERE.
Have you ever wondered if there were glaciers in Pennsylvania? Or, what animals and plants lived here during the Ice Age? What secrets do the current ice sheets hold? Join us as we take a deep dive into the science of the Ice Age! Geologist Rose-Anna Behr will discuss how scientists use various tools and...
The unusual history of Camp Michaux from colonial farm to German POW camp, and later still as a church summer camp, will be discussed by David Smith, local history author and past board member of the Cumberland County Historical Society. Join us as he brings Cumberland County history to life! David Smith is a retired educator...
