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  • Sat 26
    July 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Ice Cream Social & Mercersburg Community Band | Trinity United Church of Christ, Mercersburg

    Trinity United Church of Christ 129 East Seminary Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday July 26th, 2025 * 6:00 PM Celebrating 232 Years | 1792 - 2024 6;00 PM | Ice Cream Served Featuring Williamson Ruritan Ice Cream 6:30 PM | Band Concert […]

  • Sat 26
    July 26 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Two Top Truck & Tractor Pull | Two Top Ruritan, Mercersburg

    Two Top Truck & Tractor Pull | Two Top Ruritan, Mercersburg

    Two Top Ruritan Club 12270 Two Top Road, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday July 26th, 2025 * 6:00 PM Great Food! Admission | Adults $10 & Children 8-12 $5 Bring your own lawn chairs For more information: 717.977.7852 and day of the […]

  • Sat 26
    July 26 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Peter Wile & Friends | In the Hopyard at /GearHouse Brewing Co., Chambersburg

    GearHouse Brewing Company 253 Grant Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday July 26th, 2025 * 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM "Harmonica, guitar, and stories to tell" but that doesn't come nearly close enough to describing how talented Peter Wile is! […]

  • Sun 27
    July 27 @ 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

    July Breakfast Golf Tournament | Whitetail Golf Resort, Mercersburg

    Whitetail Golf Resort 11140 Blairs Valley road, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Sunday July 27th, 2025 * 7:00 AM Grab your partner and enjoy some summer swings on the course with Whitetail's July Breakfast Tournament! Gather your partner and start your day […]

  • Sun 27
    July 27 @ 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm July 2025 Summer Concert Series – Chambersburg Memorial Park Bandshell

    July 2025 Summer Concert Series – Chambersburg Memorial Park Bandshell

    Chambersburg Memorial Park Kiwanis Band Shell 1 Memorial Drive, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    July 3rd | The Blue Dice (Variety) July 4th | Skyla Burrell Band, Mercersburg Area Community Ban, Evan Misal (Bands Begin @ 3:00 PM) July 6th | Leslie McKee (Contemporary […]

  • Mon 28
    July 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am A Splash of Art, July | Coyle Free Library, Chambersburg

    A Splash of Art, July | Coyle Free Library, Chambersburg

    Coyle Free Library 102 North Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Monday July 14th, 21st, 28th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Enjoy A different experience in the arts every week. Intended for children up 5 to 12. Registration required! […]

  • Mon 28
    July 28 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Master Gardener Victory Garden Series | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    Master Gardener Victory Garden Series | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    Mondays July 7th, July 14th, July 21st, & July 28th, August 4th, August 11th, 2025 * 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Franklin […]

  • Mon 28
    July 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and […]

  • Mon 28
    July 28 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Christmas in July Holiday Ceramics Workshop | Hammer & Stain | Chambersburg

    Hammer & Stain Chambersburg 31 S. Main St., Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Christmas In July Holiday Ceramics Workshop | Hammer & Stain, Chambersburg Monday July 28th, 2025 * 6:00 PM Holiday Ceramics Workshop – Just like Grandma Had! Step into holiday nostalgia […]

  • Mon 28
    July 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 2025 Mercersburg Walking Tours | Downtown Mercersburg

    2025 Mercersburg Walking Tours | Downtown Mercersburg

    Downtown Mercersburg Mercersburg, PA, United States

    2025 Mercersburg Walking Tours | Downtown Mercersburg Thursday, July 10 – Joan McCulloh – Begins at The First United Methodist Church on 101 E. Seminary Street. Subject: Mercersburg’s beginnings and […]

  • Tue 29
    July 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Tuesdays June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine […]

  • Tue 29
    July 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am United We Read: The Area 51 Files | Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center, Chambersburg

    United We Read: The Area 51 Files | Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center, Chambersburg

    Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center 15 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA

    Tuesday July 29th, 30th & 31st, August 1st, 4th & 5th, 2025 * 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Join the Franklin County Visitors Bureau and United Way at United We […]

  • Tue 29
    July 29 @ 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Boston Bachert: Magic, Juggling, Circus | Totem Pole Playhouse, Fayetteville

    Totem Pole Playhouse 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville, PA

    Tuesday July 29th, 2025 * 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM Boston’s family-friendly magic has been bringing people of all ages together for years. Now, he’s bringing Totem Pole NOT TO […]

  • Tue 29
    July 29 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Fairy Garden Workshop | Grayce Gardens, Chambersburg

    Grayce Gardens 51 Plasterer Avenue, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Tuesday July 29th, 2025 * 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Fairy Garden Workshop | Create Your Own Magical Mini World! Suitable for ages 5 & up Step into the greenhouse […]

  • Tue 29
    July 29 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Trivia Knights with Andrew Givens | John Allison Public House, Greencastle

    Trivia Knights with Andrew Givens | John Allison Public House, Greencastle

    John Allison Public House 155 South Antrim Way, Greencastle, PA, United States

    Every Tuesday * 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Grab your friends and come out for some food, drinks, fun & TRIVIA! Reservations are encouraged! 717.643.0218

  • Wed 30
    July 30 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Textile Arts and Nature Day Camp | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Wednesday July 30th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM For students completing grade 3 through age 17. Instruction from a Buttonwood educator who is a master weaver and textiles […]

  • Wed 30
    July 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Free Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing | Penn State Extension, Franklin County

    Free Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing | Penn State Extension, Franklin County

    Penn State Extension Office 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Penn State Extension in Franklin County is offering free testing on the first Wednesday of every month at the Franklin County Extension Office, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM No need […]

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  • Wed 30
    July 30 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am United We Read: The Area 51 Files | Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center, Chambersburg

    United We Read: The Area 51 Files | Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center, Chambersburg

    Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center 15 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA

    Tuesday July 29th, 30th & 31st, August 1st, 4th & 5th, 2025 * 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Join the Franklin County Visitors Bureau and United Way at United We […]

  • Wed 30
    July 30 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and […]

  • Wed 30
    July 30 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    DIY Tabletop Fire Bowl Workshop | Hammer & Stain, Chambersburg

    Hammer & Stain Chambersburg 31 S. Main St., Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Wednesday July 30th, 2025 * 6:00 PM Join us at Hammer & Stain Chambersburg (31 S Main St Chambersburg, Pa) to Create Your Own Tabletop Fire Bowl – Hands-On Workshop Join us […]

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  • Barn Quilt Trail
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Barn Quilt Trail

The Stitches in Time Barn Quilt Trail includes more than three dozen quilt squares spread throughout Franklin County, PA. Some are inspired by traditional quilt patterns or family designs. Between each square are the many stories of Franklin County.

 

Coffee Shops

Enjoy a Great Cup of Joe in Franklin County coffee shops!

 

Pizza Trail

Talk to locals about the “best pizza place, and everyone has a couple favorites. Add them all together and Franklin County has great Italian eateries.

 

Pour Trail

See the great locations and great beer, wine and spirits that are waiting for you along the pour trail. Plan your next trip and enjoy the flavor of Franklin County.

 

Sweet Trail

Franklin County is a sweet place to be! Enjoy old-fashioned candy makers, chocolatiers, delicious ice cream, and even pie stores.

 

  • Civil War
  • John Brown
  • Spring Into History
  • Underground Railroad

Civil War

Explore the history of Chambersburg and the Civil War.

John Brown

Who was John Brown, what did he do, why did he do it, and what was his connection to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania?

Spring Into History

Explore 300 Years of American History

Underground Railroad

Franklin County played an important role in the passage to freedom—the Underground Railroad. Its location on the Mason-Dixon Line signaled escaping slaves entry to the north, and the mountainous terrain afforded numerous hiding places in caves and wooded areas.

  • Environmental Centers
  • Franklin County Wildlife
  • Great Golfing
  • Take a Walk

Environmental Centers

Environmental Centers connect the busy daily lives of people to nature & remind everyone of the importance of fresh water, green trees, and clean air. Explore the beauty of outdoor Franklin County at one of its environmental centers.

Outdoors

Fishing, hiking trails, golfing, kayaking -  Franklin County is home to great outdoor fun and relaxation.

Golf

The scenic beauty of Franklin County is timeless and compliments a variety of golfing experiences.

Walking & Hiking

With four state parks and 36 municipal parks, Franklin County gives many choices to enjoy greenery, birds chirping, and mountain views.