by Janet Pollard | Mar 31, 2020 | Blog
Franklin County was the site of private forts like Chambers Fort and Fort McCord as well as provincial forts like Fort Loudoun. The settlements sprang up on the Franklin County frontier from 1730 to 1755 on land that was traditionally used by Native tribes for hunting...
by Janet Pollard | Mar 27, 2020 | Blog
Hiking – one of the most liberating and exhilarating recreational activities in which someone can take part. It adds a source of stress relief and the ability to isolate yourself in pure serenity. It can also help with building a sense of self-discipline as well as...
by Janet Pollard | Mar 27, 2020 | Blog
Let’s play hide and seek! The folks at the Franklin County Visitors Bureau have hidden an image on ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com, and we need you to find it on the website. This week’s hide and seek item is a picture of a daffodil–pretty, yellow...
by Janet Pollard | Mar 27, 2020 | Blog
Towering over the quaint town of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, The Irvine Chapel at the Mercersburg Academy was erected between 1924-1926.  Designed by Ralph Adam Cram, The Chapel is filled with oak carvings and contains 36 unique stained-glass windows designed and...
by Janet Pollard | Mar 25, 2020 | Blog
Nestled along Route 16 in the Tuscarora mountain range is large stone monument marking the birthplace of our 15th president, James Buchanan, born on the site in 1792. The monument is the centerpiece of the Buchanan Birthplace State Park and marks the location, known...
by Janet Pollard | Mar 24, 2020 | Blog
Franklin County appreciates BEES! Bees pollinate enough vegetable plants to make Franklin County a top PA producer of vegetables and are integral to the county’s fruit production, too. A good way to attract bees is by planting herbs and flowers. Some good herbs to...
Underground Railroad
