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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Sat 21

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    March 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 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 21

    Workshops | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    March 21 @ 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 […]

  • Mon 23

    Read To Dogs | Coyle Free Library, Chambersburg

    March 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Coyle Free Library 102 North Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Monday March 23rd, 2026 * 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pre-K to 12th grade are invited to this delightful program for beginner and reluctant readers, or if you just want […]

  • Mon 23

    2026 Fendrick Library Lecture Series | Mercersburg

    March 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  […]

  • Thu 26

    Shalom Christian Academy | Summer Camps

    March 26 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 […]

  • Fri 27

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

    March 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

    Spring Classes | Totem Pole Playhouse, Fayetteville

    March 28
    Totem Pole Playhouse 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville, PA

    Book It and Belt It (Ages 10–14) * March 28th & 29th, 2026 Learn how to find your perfect audition song! Discover what makes a song right for your voice and […]

  • Sat 28

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

    March 28 @ 9:00 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 […]

  • Sat 28

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    March 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, […]

  • Sat 28

    Vintage Book Sale | Blue Ridge Summit Free Library

    March 28 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Blue Ridge Summit Free Library 13676 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit, PA, United States

    Saturday March 28th, 2026 * 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM More than 200 vintage books for sale Publication dates 1840 to 1960 Prices from $10 All Priced below comparable editions […]

  • Mon 30

    Cooking Class w/Chef Jeff Raimo | Waynesboro County Club

    March 30 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Waynesboro Country Club 11000 Country Club Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Monday March 30, 2026 * 6:00 PM Dolce Cucina (Sweet Kitchen) Our first hands-on-cooking class will feature 3 courses: You will pull Fresh Mozzarella to make your own Caprese Salad […]

  • April 2026

  • Thu 2

    Shalom Christian Academy | Summer Camps

    April 2 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 […]

  • Fri 3

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

    April 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 […]

  • Sat 4

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    April 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 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 4

    The Shippensburg History Center Annual Easter Egg Hunt

    April 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Shippensburg History Center 52 West King Street, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Saturday April 4th, 2026 Ages 12 and younger are invited to the SHC’s annual Easter egg hunt. Groups will be 8-12 and 7 & under | Grand Prizes for those […]

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  • Barn Quilt Trail
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  • Pour 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.