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  • November 2025

  • Thu 20

    Mercersburg Historical Society Presentations & Dinner | Mercersburg

    November 20, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mercersburg Historical Society Presentations & Dinner | Mercersburg
    Downtown Mercersburg Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Thursday October 16th, 2025 * 7:00 PM - Celebrating Mercersburg's History Presenter Joan C. McCulloh Trinity United Church of Christ, East Seminary & Church Streets Thursday November 20th, 2025 * 7:00 PM - Thanksgivings of the Past Sharing of memories of Celebrating Thanksgiving Trinity United Church of Christ, East Seminary & Church Streets Thursday December […]

  • Mon 24

    Biddy Basketball | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    November 24, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Biddy Basketball | Chambersburg Recreation Department
    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Is your 4–5-year-old child interested in Basketball? Then our Biddy Basketball program is perfect for them! Each class will incorporate basic skill stations and game scenarios. Classes will include a variety of lead up games and will be held at the Rec Center gym. Session 1: Mondays | 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM * 11/3 […]

  • Wed 26

    Biddy Basketball | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    November 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Biddy Basketball | Chambersburg Recreation Department
    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Is your 4–5-year-old child interested in Basketball? Then our Biddy Basketball program is perfect for them! Each class will incorporate basic skill stations and game scenarios. Classes will include a variety of lead up games and will be held at the Rec Center gym. Session 1: Mondays | 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM * 11/3 […]

  • December 2025

  • Mon 1

    Biddy Basketball | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    December 1, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Biddy Basketball | Chambersburg Recreation Department
    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Is your 4–5-year-old child interested in Basketball? Then our Biddy Basketball program is perfect for them! Each class will incorporate basic skill stations and game scenarios. Classes will include a variety of lead up games and will be held at the Rec Center gym. Session 1: Mondays | 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM * 11/3 […]

  • Wed 3

    Biddy Basketball | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    December 3, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Biddy Basketball | Chambersburg Recreation Department
    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Is your 4–5-year-old child interested in Basketball? Then our Biddy Basketball program is perfect for them! Each class will incorporate basic skill stations and game scenarios. Classes will include a variety of lead up games and will be held at the Rec Center gym. Session 1: Mondays | 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM * 11/3 […]

  • Thu 4

    Mercersburg Historical Society Presentations & Dinner | Mercersburg

    December 4, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Mercersburg Historical Society Presentations & Dinner | Mercersburg
    Downtown Mercersburg Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Thursday October 16th, 2025 * 7:00 PM - Celebrating Mercersburg's History Presenter Joan C. McCulloh Trinity United Church of Christ, East Seminary & Church Streets Thursday November 20th, 2025 * 7:00 PM - Thanksgivings of the Past Sharing of memories of Celebrating Thanksgiving Trinity United Church of Christ, East Seminary & Church Streets Thursday December […]

  • January 2026

  • Fri 16

    Hanging with Chad & Tim, Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce

    January 16 @ 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 17

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    January 17 @ 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, […]

  • Thu 22

    Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Grower Certification Training | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    January 22 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Farm and Garden Penn State Extension Ag Heritage Center 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Thursday January 22nd, 2026 * 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM "Food Safety Modernization Act: Produce Grower Certification Training" is designed for Pennsylvania fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and the co-management of natural resources and food […]

  • Sat 24

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    January 24 @ 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, […]

  • Mon 26

    2026 Fendrick Library Lecture Series | Mercersburg

    January 26 @ 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  Presenters: Neil Colman & Jef Savage | The Immortal Game: A History of Chess Monday March 23rd * 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM  Presenter: Dr. […]

  • Thu 29

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

    January 29 @ 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 heart, reveals it is no paradise. The struggles for survival are the secret to a greater variety of life than found on almost any other […]

  • Fri 30

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

    January 30 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 31

    Grow Your Business: Understanding Yourself & Others | My Little Studio, Fayetteville

    January 31 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    My Little Studio 2118 Hillview Dr., Fayetteville, PA, United States

    Saturday January 31st, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Do you want to grow your small business in 2026? Do you want to better understand yourself and how you communicate during sales conversations? Do you want to better understand others and how to make specific communication adjustments for better sales success? Do you want […]

  • Sat 31

    Exhibit Opening: Franklin County in the American Revolution | Franklin County Historical Society, The Old Jail

    January 31 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Franklin County Historical Society 175 East King Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday January 31st, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Join us in celebrating America's 250th anniversary this year by coming in to see our newest exhibition on Franklin County in the American Revolution titled The World Turned Upside Down! The exhibit will open for free January 31st at 10:00 AM during Chambersburg's IceFest Pa […]

  • Sat 31

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    January 31 @ 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, […]

  • February 2026

  • Sun 1

    Mental Health Workshop | Whole & Holy, Chambersburg

    February 1 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Whole & Holy 166 S Main St., Chambersburg, PA, United States

    February 1st, 2026 * 3:00 PM Support your mental health with massage therapy techniques. Following Dr. Bessel van der Kolk's groundbreaking work, The Body Keeps the Score, we now know how our bodies react to and carry stress and trauma, affecting our moods, increasing feeling stressed, and leaving us exhausted. In this free workshop, join […]

  • Wed 4

    Healthy Eating Adventure Lecture | Virtual

    February 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Online

    Wednesday February 4th, 2026 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join our fun online chat to explore tasty tips and tricks for eating healthy every day! Introduction to Whole Food Plant Based health with Author Dr. Elizabeth George. Maximize Your Health with Plant-Based Eating Join Our Healthy Eating Adventure Lecture! Join us online for a […]

  • Fri 6

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

    February 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

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    February 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, […]

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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.