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  • 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 sure to take a bow in hand at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM with a live archery shoot. We have bows sized for […]

  • Sun 14

    June 2026 Pottery Classes | Nicodemus Center for Ceramics, Waynesboro

    June 14 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm June 2026 Pottery Classes | Nicodemus Center for Ceramics, Waynesboro
    The Nicodemus Center for Ceramic Studies Penn State Mont Alto, 1 Campus Drive, Rm # 008, Mont Alto, PA, United States

    Friday June 5th * 6:00 PM | Hand-Building - 2 Candle Sticks Saturday June 6th * 10:00 AM | Children Try the Wheel Class Sunday June 14th * 1:00 PM | Tween/Teen Wheel Throwing Class Thursday June 18th * 6:00 PM | Refining and expanding skills on the potter's wheel (for current guild members) Saturday […]

  • Mon 15

    Kids Reading Program | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg

    June 15 Kids Reading Program | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg
    Grove Family Library 101 Ragged Edge Road South, Chambersburg, United States

    Dig into Adventure for Ages 9+ Mondays from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | June 8th - July 27th, 2026 Mother Goose on the Loose Ages 0 - 3 Wednesdays from 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Splash of the Past for Ages 4 - 8 years old Thursdays from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | […]

  • Mon 15

    Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Summer 2026 | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    June 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Summer 2026 | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Mondays: June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th * 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM This summer, we have five exciting new sessions of educational FUN! Wee Wonders registration is full series only. Check out the series flier Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, age-appropriate program activities make learning fun, and include exploring the outdoors, […]

  • Mon 15

    Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    June 15 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg
    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Mondays June 8th, 2026 - August 3rd, 2026 * 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners will be hosted by Deb Strite. Spaces are limited to 10 people, ages 6 years old - adult, dulcimers will be provided for the class. Please call the library at 717.328.9233 to reserve your spot. No Fee! […]

  • Thu 18

    Shalom Christian Academy | Summer Camps

    June 18 Shalom Christian Academy | Summer Camps
    Shalom Christian Academy 126 Social Island Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

     4-day camps running from June 1st - July 16th, 2026. Registration is now open for Summer at Shalom, Shalom Christian Academy's summer camps filled with fun, creativity, learning, and skill-building for students entering Kindergarten through 10th grade. These 4 days camps are open to both Shalom students and children in the community and are led […]

  • Thu 18

    June 2026 Pottery Classes | Nicodemus Center for Ceramics, Waynesboro

    June 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm June 2026 Pottery Classes | Nicodemus Center for Ceramics, Waynesboro
    The Nicodemus Center for Ceramic Studies Penn State Mont Alto, 1 Campus Drive, Rm # 008, Mont Alto, PA, United States

    Friday June 5th * 6:00 PM | Hand-Building - 2 Candle Sticks Saturday June 6th * 10:00 AM | Children Try the Wheel Class Sunday June 14th * 1:00 PM | Tween/Teen Wheel Throwing Class Thursday June 18th * 6:00 PM | Refining and expanding skills on the potter's wheel (for current guild members) Saturday […]

  • Fri 19

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

    June 19 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 19

    Hanging with Chad & Tim, Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce

    June 19 @ 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

  • Sat 20

    June 2026 Pottery Classes | Nicodemus Center for Ceramics, Waynesboro

    June 20 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm June 2026 Pottery Classes | Nicodemus Center for Ceramics, Waynesboro
    The Nicodemus Center for Ceramic Studies Penn State Mont Alto, 1 Campus Drive, Rm # 008, Mont Alto, PA, United States

    Friday June 5th * 6:00 PM | Hand-Building - 2 Candle Sticks Saturday June 6th * 10:00 AM | Children Try the Wheel Class Sunday June 14th * 1:00 PM | Tween/Teen Wheel Throwing Class Thursday June 18th * 6:00 PM | Refining and expanding skills on the potter's wheel (for current guild members) Saturday […]

  • Mon 22

    Kids Reading Program | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg

    June 22 Kids Reading Program | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg
    Grove Family Library 101 Ragged Edge Road South, Chambersburg, United States

    Dig into Adventure for Ages 9+ Mondays from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | June 8th - July 27th, 2026 Mother Goose on the Loose Ages 0 - 3 Wednesdays from 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Splash of the Past for Ages 4 - 8 years old Thursdays from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | […]

  • Mon 22

    Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Summer 2026 | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    June 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Summer 2026 | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Mondays: June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th * 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM This summer, we have five exciting new sessions of educational FUN! Wee Wonders registration is full series only. Check out the series flier Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, age-appropriate program activities make learning fun, and include exploring the outdoors, […]

  • Mon 22

    Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    June 22 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg
    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Mondays June 8th, 2026 - August 3rd, 2026 * 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners will be hosted by Deb Strite. Spaces are limited to 10 people, ages 6 years old - adult, dulcimers will be provided for the class. Please call the library at 717.328.9233 to reserve your spot. No Fee! […]

  • Thu 25

    Shalom Christian Academy | Summer Camps

    June 25 Shalom Christian Academy | Summer Camps
    Shalom Christian Academy 126 Social Island Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

     4-day camps running from June 1st - July 16th, 2026. Registration is now open for Summer at Shalom, Shalom Christian Academy's summer camps filled with fun, creativity, learning, and skill-building for students entering Kindergarten through 10th grade. These 4 days camps are open to both Shalom students and children in the community and are led […]

  • Fri 26

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

    June 26 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, […]

  • Mon 29

    Kids Reading Program | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg

    June 29 Kids Reading Program | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg
    Grove Family Library 101 Ragged Edge Road South, Chambersburg, United States

    Dig into Adventure for Ages 9+ Mondays from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | June 8th - July 27th, 2026 Mother Goose on the Loose Ages 0 - 3 Wednesdays from 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Splash of the Past for Ages 4 - 8 years old Thursdays from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | […]

  • Mon 29

    Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Summer 2026 | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    June 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Summer 2026 | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Mondays: June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th * 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM This summer, we have five exciting new sessions of educational FUN! Wee Wonders registration is full series only. Check out the series flier Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, age-appropriate program activities make learning fun, and include exploring the outdoors, […]

  • Mon 29

    “Oak Wilt, Bacterial Leaf Scorch, or Something Else?” Webinar | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    June 29 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    Webinar PA, United States

    Monday June 29, 2026 * 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Many factors can cause oak leaves to scorch, wilt, and defoliate, making accurate diagnosis challenging. This webinar will help participants distinguish between oak wilt, bacterial leaf scorch, and abiotic stressors such as drought by focusing on key symptoms and field patterns. Timed to coincide with […]

  • Mon 29

    Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    June 29 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg
    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Mondays June 8th, 2026 - August 3rd, 2026 * 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners will be hosted by Deb Strite. Spaces are limited to 10 people, ages 6 years old - adult, dulcimers will be provided for the class. Please call the library at 717.328.9233 to reserve your spot. No Fee! […]

  • July 2026

  • Fri 3

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

    July 3 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, […]

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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.