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  • February 2026

  • Mon 9

    Exciting (free!) happenings in February | Conococheague Audubon Society:

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

    Exciting (free!) happenings in February from the Conococheague Audubon Society: Film What: Islands of Wonder: Borneo, PBS A journey from Borneo’s rich coral reefs, through lush jungles to its mountainous […]

  • Tue 10

    Earning Money vs. Making Money, with T. Allen Piper | Soul 2 Soul, Mercersburg

    February 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Soul 2 Soul 241 Fort Loudon Rd., Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Tuesday February 10th, 2026 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join local businessman and author T. Allan Piper for this seminar. In this session, we'll explore: What your options are […]

  • Fri 13

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

    February 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 […]

  • Sat 14

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    February 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 […]

  • Sat 14

    3rd Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser | Mercersburg Lions Club & Mercersburg Lions Community Park Assoc.

    February 14 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Greencastle Sportsmans Association 3260 Sportsmans Rd, Greencastle, PA, United States

    Saturday February 14th, 2026 * 5:00 PM Doors Open | 6:00 PM Trivia Begins 3rd Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser $120 per team - up to 6 people on a team. […]

  • Thu 19

    Lectures & Presentations | Mercersburg Historical Society

    February 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 […]

  • Fri 20

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

    February 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 […]

  • Fri 20

    Hanging with Chad & Tim, Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce

    February 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 […]

  • Fri 20

    Exciting (free!) happenings in February | Conococheague Audubon Society:

    February 20 @ 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Exciting (free!) happenings in February | Conococheague Audubon Society:

    Exciting (free!) happenings in February from the Conococheague Audubon Society: Film What: Islands of Wonder: Borneo, PBS A journey from Borneo’s rich coral reefs, through lush jungles to its mountainous […]

  • Sat 21

    Author Fair | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg

    February 21 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Grove Family Library 101 Ragged Edge Road South, Chambersburg, United States

    Saturday February 21st, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM There will be 30 local authors on hand to share their writings and share their stories! There will be children’s, […]

  • Sat 21

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    February 21 @ 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 23

    2026 Fendrick Library Lecture Series | Mercersburg

    February 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 2026 Fendrick Library Lecture Series | Mercersburg
    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Monday January 26th * 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Presenter: Dakota Bricker | Blue-Eyed Child of Fortune and the Massachusetts 54th Monday February 23rd * 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM  […]

  • Fri 27

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

    February 27 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • March 2026

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 185 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 […]

  • 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 […]

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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.