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. […]
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, […]
Saturday February 28th, 2026 * 8:15 AM - 12:15 PM The event will take place at the Shippensburg Firefighters Activity Center, 33 West Orange Street | Admission is FREE! The first 200 children will receive a FREE book while supplies last. There will be fun activities suitable for children in PreK through 5th grade. Activities […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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
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, […]
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 to try it out! Registration is recommended! 717.263.1054 ext 1005 | jbrowning@fclspa.org
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. […]
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, […]
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 how to shine in your next audition. This fun, confidence-building workshop is taught by Bailey Wennick. Glam and Glow-Up (Ages 10–14) * May 2nd & 3rd, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 that find the special eggs. This will begin at 1:00 PM sharp!! Held at the Shippensburg History Center
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.
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 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.