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  • February 2026

  • Sat 28

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    February 28 @ 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 seeds in the garden, feed the sheep, or play games in the tavern, there is always something happening. Contact us for more details. Every Saturday, […]

  • March 2026

  • Thu 5

    Exciting (free!) Happenings in March | Conococheague Audubon Society:

    March 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Exciting (free!) Happenings in March | Conococheague Audubon Society:

    Film What: Watching Warblers, Michael and Judy Fleth This film explores the lives of 39 warbler species that nest in Eastern North America. When: Thursday March 5th, 2026 * 7:00 PM Where: Chambersburg Area Middle School South, 1151 E. McKinley St., Chambersburg Door Prizes! Conococheague Audubon General Meeting Who: Gabriel Foley What: Results of Recent […]

  • Fri 6

    Little Apprentices Preschool | Franklin County Career & Technology Center, Chambersburg

    March 6 Little Apprentices Preschool | Franklin County Career & Technology Center, Chambersburg
    Franklin County Career & Technology Center 2463 Loop Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Little Apprentices Preschool is now enrolling for the 2026-2027 School Year! Spots are limited, so please email katie.wilmot@franklinctc.com promptly to get your spot. Little Apprentices Preschool is a lab school located right here in CareerTech's Early Childhood Education Classroom! Children from all school districts are welcome! Children will enjoy centers, circle time, snacks, exercise play, […]

  • Sat 7

    Exciting (free!) Happenings in March | Conococheague Audubon Society:

    March 7 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Exciting (free!) Happenings in March | Conococheague Audubon Society:

    Film What: Watching Warblers, Michael and Judy Fleth This film explores the lives of 39 warbler species that nest in Eastern North America. When: Thursday March 5th, 2026 * 7:00 PM Where: Chambersburg Area Middle School South, 1151 E. McKinley St., Chambersburg Door Prizes! Conococheague Audubon General Meeting Who: Gabriel Foley What: Results of Recent […]

  • Sat 7

    Telescope Clinic, Learn How to Use Your Telescope | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    March 7 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Church of the Apostles 336 Barnett Avenue, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    In partnership with the Tri-State Astronomers Club, Buttonwood Nature Center is hosting a telescope clinic on Saturday, March 7th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the social room at the Church of the Apostles, 336 Barnett Avenue in Waynesboro, Pa. The clinic is designed to help sky watchers maximize their use of a telescope. […]

  • Sat 7

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    March 7 @ 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 seeds in the garden, feed the sheep, or play games in the tavern, there is always something happening. Contact us for more details. Every Saturday, […]

  • Sat 7

    Dissecting Owl Pellets | Furnace Run Nature Center, Shippensburg

    March 7 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Dissecting Owl Pellets | Furnace Run Nature Center, Shippensburg
    Furnace Run Park Nature Center 2244 Lindsay Lot Rd., Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Description: Discover what an owl eats by dissecting an owl pellet! When an owl ingests its prey, the indigestible parts like bones and fur are formed into a clump and then regurgitated. To understand an owl’s diet, we will examine the bones and potentially reconstruct the skeleton of its prey. This class is for young […]

  • Mon 9

    Exciting (free!) Happenings in March | Conococheague Audubon Society:

    March 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Exciting (free!) Happenings in March | Conococheague Audubon Society:

    Film What: Watching Warblers, Michael and Judy Fleth This film explores the lives of 39 warbler species that nest in Eastern North America. When: Thursday March 5th, 2026 * 7:00 PM Where: Chambersburg Area Middle School South, 1151 E. McKinley St., Chambersburg Door Prizes! Conococheague Audubon General Meeting Who: Gabriel Foley What: Results of Recent […]

  • Tue 10

    Cumberland Valley Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings | Franklin Fire Company, Chambersburg

    March 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cumberland Valley Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings | Franklin Fire Company, Chambersburg
    Franklin Fire Company 158 W King St,, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Second Tuesday of each month, September through May * 7:00 PM Upstairs meeting room of the Franklin Fire Company | 158 W. King St. Chambersburg, PA The Cumberland Valley Civil War Round Table is a group of individuals with a common interest in all aspects of the American Civil War. We hold Monthly meetings at […]

  • Wed 11

    Dissecting Owl Pellets | Furnace Run Nature Center, Shippensburg

    March 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Dissecting Owl Pellets | Furnace Run Nature Center, Shippensburg
    Furnace Run Park Nature Center 2244 Lindsay Lot Rd., Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Description: Discover what an owl eats by dissecting an owl pellet! When an owl ingests its prey, the indigestible parts like bones and fur are formed into a clump and then regurgitated. To understand an owl’s diet, we will examine the bones and potentially reconstruct the skeleton of its prey. This class is for young […]

  • Fri 13

    Little Apprentices Preschool | Franklin County Career & Technology Center, Chambersburg

    March 13 Little Apprentices Preschool | Franklin County Career & Technology Center, Chambersburg
    Franklin County Career & Technology Center 2463 Loop Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Little Apprentices Preschool is now enrolling for the 2026-2027 School Year! Spots are limited, so please email katie.wilmot@franklinctc.com promptly to get your spot. Little Apprentices Preschool is a lab school located right here in CareerTech's Early Childhood Education Classroom! Children from all school districts are welcome! Children will enjoy centers, circle time, snacks, exercise play, […]

  • Sat 14

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    March 14 @ 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 seeds in the garden, feed the sheep, or play games in the tavern, there is always something happening. Contact us for more details. Every Saturday, […]

  • Wed 18

    Landscape Meeting | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    March 18 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Farm and Garden Penn State Extension Ag Heritage Center 425 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Wednesday March 18th, 2026 * 9:00 AM -12:00 PM Landscape and turf care professionals have an opportunity to earn pesticide recertification credits while learning about research based, best management practices for plant health care. This meeting is ideal for both experienced professionals and newcomers, offering practical and current information to enhance plant health and expand […]

  • Thu 19

    Lectures & Presentations | Mercersburg Historical Society

    March 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lectures & Presentations | Mercersburg Historical Society

    Thursday February 19th, 2026 * 7:00 PM "Lifetime & Term Slaves in Franklin County" | Presenter: Dan Guzy Location: Mercersburg Mennonite Church, Buchanan Trail West Thursday March 19th, 2026, 7:00 PM "A Look at Woman Suffrage in Mercersburg," | Presenter: Joan C. McCulloh. Location: First United Methodist Church, North Fayette Street Thursday April 23rd, 2026, […]

  • Thu 19

    Exciting (free!) Happenings in March | Conococheague Audubon Society:

    March 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Exciting (free!) Happenings in March | Conococheague Audubon Society:

    Film What: Watching Warblers, Michael and Judy Fleth This film explores the lives of 39 warbler species that nest in Eastern North America. When: Thursday March 5th, 2026 * 7:00 PM Where: Chambersburg Area Middle School South, 1151 E. McKinley St., Chambersburg Door Prizes! Conococheague Audubon General Meeting Who: Gabriel Foley What: Results of Recent […]

  • Fri 20

    Little Apprentices Preschool | Franklin County Career & Technology Center, Chambersburg

    March 20 Little Apprentices Preschool | Franklin County Career & Technology Center, Chambersburg
    Franklin County Career & Technology Center 2463 Loop Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Little Apprentices Preschool is now enrolling for the 2026-2027 School Year! Spots are limited, so please email katie.wilmot@franklinctc.com promptly to get your spot. Little Apprentices Preschool is a lab school located right here in CareerTech's Early Childhood Education Classroom! Children from all school districts are welcome! Children will enjoy centers, circle time, snacks, exercise play, […]

  • Fri 20

    Hanging with Chad & Tim, Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce

    March 20 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Hanging with Chad & Tim, Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce
    Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce 118 Walnut St, Waynesboro, PA

    Join Rep. Chad Reichard at the Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce for this open forum on the third Friday of each month from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Attendees are encouraged to raise any state related issue they may have during these meetings. Enjoy coffee and some conversation. 118 Walnut St. Suite #111

  • Fri 20

    Workshops | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    March 20 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Workshops | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    Blacksmithing Workshop Friday March 20th & Saturday March 21st, 2026 Morning Class: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & Afternoon Class 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Arrowheads & Archery Workshop Saturday March 28th, 2026 * 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM Oakgrove Farm Beer Brewing Saturday April 4th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Contact […]

  • Fri 20

    Workshops | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    March 20 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Workshops | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    Blacksmithing Workshop Friday March 20th & Saturday March 21st, 2026 Morning Class: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & Afternoon Class 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Arrowheads & Archery Workshop Saturday March 28th, 2026 * 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM Oakgrove Farm Beer Brewing Saturday April 4th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Contact […]

  • Sat 21

    Workshops | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    March 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Workshops | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    Blacksmithing Workshop Friday March 20th & Saturday March 21st, 2026 Morning Class: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & Afternoon Class 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Arrowheads & Archery Workshop Saturday March 28th, 2026 * 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM Oakgrove Farm Beer Brewing Saturday April 4th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Contact […]

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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.