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  • May 2026

  • Mon 25

    2026 Summer Camp | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    May 25 2026 Summer Camp | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    Tuesday July 14th - Friday July 17th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Kids ages 6-13 will dive into fun, hands-on adventures in nature and history, from colonial life […]

  • Sat 30

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    May 30 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    You can make every week an adventure, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round! Our Revolutionary Homestead living history programs change with the seasons: Help bake bread, plant […]

  • June 2026

  • Mon 1

    2026 Summer Camp | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    June 1 2026 Summer Camp | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    Tuesday July 14th - Friday July 17th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Kids ages 6-13 will dive into fun, hands-on adventures in nature and history, from colonial life […]

  • Sat 6

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    June 6 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    You can make every week an adventure, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round! Our Revolutionary Homestead living history programs change with the seasons: Help bake bread, plant […]

  • Sat 6

    2026 Special Events, Celebrating American’s 250th Anniversary | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    June 6 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 2026 Special Events, Celebrating American’s 250th Anniversary | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    1776: Hearth, Home and Springtime | Saturday May 9th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Experience traditional domestic life around the hearth and home and learn the timeless art […]

  • Mon 8

    2026 Summer Camp | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    June 8 2026 Summer Camp | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    Tuesday July 14th - Friday July 17th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Kids ages 6-13 will dive into fun, hands-on adventures in nature and history, from colonial life […]

  • Sat 13

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    June 13 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    You can make every week an adventure, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round! Our Revolutionary Homestead living history programs change with the seasons: Help bake bread, plant […]

  • Sat 13

    Arrowheads & Archery | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    June 13 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Conococheague Institute Welsh Barrens Visitors Center 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday June 13th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Learn about arrowheads and bow technology for indigenous hunters in the region in our exhibit throughout the day and be […]

  • Sun 14

    Shippensburg American 250 Parade | Downtown Shippensburg

    June 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Downtown Shippensburg Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Sunday June 14th, 2026 * 2:00 PM Shippensburg America 250 Parade Join us as Shippensburg celebrates our nation’s 250th anniversary with a community parade on Flag Day – Sunday, June […]

  • Mon 15

    2026 Summer Camp | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    June 15 2026 Summer Camp | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    Tuesday July 14th - Friday July 17th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Kids ages 6-13 will dive into fun, hands-on adventures in nature and history, from colonial life […]

  • Sat 20

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    June 20 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    You can make every week an adventure, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round! Our Revolutionary Homestead living history programs change with the seasons: Help bake bread, plant […]

  • Mon 22

    2026 Summer Camp | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    June 22 2026 Summer Camp | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    Tuesday July 14th - Friday July 17th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Kids ages 6-13 will dive into fun, hands-on adventures in nature and history, from colonial life […]

  • Sat 27

    The Rascals Have Been Expecting Us | Renfrew Museum & Park, Waynesboro

    June 27 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm The Rascals Have Been Expecting Us | Renfrew Museum & Park, Waynesboro
    Renfrew Museum & Park 1010 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Saturday June 27th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM & Sunday June 28th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM The Rascals Have Been expecting Us: A Civil War […]

  • Sat 27

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    June 27 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    You can make every week an adventure, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round! Our Revolutionary Homestead living history programs change with the seasons: Help bake bread, plant […]

  • Sun 28

    The Rascals Have Been Expecting Us | Renfrew Museum & Park, Waynesboro

    June 28 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Rascals Have Been Expecting Us | Renfrew Museum & Park, Waynesboro
    Renfrew Museum & Park 1010 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Saturday June 27th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM & Sunday June 28th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM The Rascals Have Been expecting Us: A Civil War […]

  • Mon 29

    2026 Summer Camp | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    June 29 2026 Summer Camp | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    Tuesday July 14th - Friday July 17th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Kids ages 6-13 will dive into fun, hands-on adventures in nature and history, from colonial life […]

  • July 2026

  • Sat 4

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    July 4 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    You can make every week an adventure, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round! Our Revolutionary Homestead living history programs change with the seasons: Help bake bread, plant […]

  • Sat 11

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    July 11 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    You can make every week an adventure, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round! Our Revolutionary Homestead living history programs change with the seasons: Help bake bread, plant […]

  • Sat 18

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    July 18 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    You can make every week an adventure, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round! Our Revolutionary Homestead living history programs change with the seasons: Help bake bread, plant […]

  • Sat 25

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    July 25 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    You can make every week an adventure, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round! Our Revolutionary Homestead living history programs change with the seasons: Help bake bread, plant […]

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  • Barn Quilt Trail
  • Coffee Shops
  • Pizza Trail
  • Pour Trail
  • Sweet Trail

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.