by Janet Pollard | Jul 21, 2026 | Blog
Join William Peck, Jr. on July 26, 3:00 pm – 4:30pm, for an historic talk, entitled The Pennsylvania Soldiers’ Orphan Schools 1864 – 2009 and Scotland School for Veterans Children 1895 – 2009. The event will be held in the Great Room of the Franklin County 11/30...
by Danielle Burkett | Jul 14, 2026 | Blog
The Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB) will be hosting classes for those interested in becoming a Certified Tourism Ambassador August – November. Classes will be held at the 11/30 Franklin County Visitors Center in downtown Chambersburg on August 24th, October...
by Janet Pollard | Jul 11, 2026 | Blog
The Franklin County Visitors Bureau invites the public to step into Chambersburg’s extraordinary past and celebrate the spirit that rebuilt the community after the devastating events of July 30, 1864. The annual 1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth of Chambersburg...
by Danielle Burkett | Jul 10, 2026 | Blog
The final round of the 2026 Acapella & Unplugged music competition will be held on July 18, 2026 at 7pm on the steps of the historic Franklin County Courthouse. This years finalists are Jenni Joy, Jack’s Back, Noah Mellot, Brandon Lee, Lily Snowberger, and...
by Janet Pollard | Jul 7, 2026 | Blog
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month on the Franklin County Ice Cream Trail this July and August. Organized by the Franklin County Dairy Promotion Committee, the trail is meant to share the many flavors and ice creameries of Franklin County–one of PA and the...
by Janet Pollard | Jul 2, 2026 | Blog
Franklin County is kicking off a July filled with America250 celebrations. Waynesboro leads the way on July 3 with the Boro Bash. Chambersburg follows on July 4, honoring America250PA as part of its annual Independence Day festivities. To close out the month, Antrim...
Underground Railroad
