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July 2025

Tue 15
July 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Tuesdays June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine […]

Wed 16
July 16 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and […]

Wed 16
July 16 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Money Matters Workshop | United Way of Franklin County Office, Chambersburg

United Way of Franklin County 182 S. 2nd St., Chambersburg, PA, United States

Wednesday July 16th, 2025 * 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Interested in learning all things credit and savings? Join us for a FREE workshop presented by Doug Harmon of 1st […]

Mon 21
July 21 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Master Gardener Victory Garden Series | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

Master Gardener Victory Garden Series | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

Mondays June 30th, July 7th, July 14th, July 21st, & July 28th, 2025 * 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Franklin County for […]

Mon 21
July 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and […]

Mon 21
July 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series 2025 Mercersburg Walking Tours | Downtown Mercersburg

2025 Mercersburg Walking Tours | Downtown Mercersburg

Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

2025 Mercersburg Walking Tours | Downtown Mercersburg Mondays July 14th, 21st, 28th * 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM & Friday September 5th * 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Tours […]

Tue 22
July 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Tuesdays June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine […]

Wed 23
July 23 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and […]

Mon 28
July 28 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Master Gardener Victory Garden Series | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

Master Gardener Victory Garden Series | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

Mondays June 30th, July 7th, July 14th, July 21st, & July 28th, 2025 * 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Franklin County for […]

Mon 28
July 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and […]

Mon 28
July 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series 2025 Mercersburg Walking Tours | Downtown Mercersburg

2025 Mercersburg Walking Tours | Downtown Mercersburg

Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

2025 Mercersburg Walking Tours | Downtown Mercersburg Mondays July 14th, 21st, 28th * 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM & Friday September 5th * 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Tours […]

Tue 29
July 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Tuesdays June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine […]

Wed 30
July 30 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and […]

August 2025

Mon 4
August 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and […]

Mon 4
August 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series 2025 Mercersburg Walking Tours | Downtown Mercersburg

2025 Mercersburg Walking Tours | Downtown Mercersburg

Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

2025 Mercersburg Walking Tours | Downtown Mercersburg Mondays July 14th, 21st, 28th * 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM & Friday September 5th * 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Tours […]

Wed 6
August 6 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and […]

Mon 11
August 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and […]

Mon 11
August 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series 2025 Mercersburg Walking Tours | Downtown Mercersburg

2025 Mercersburg Walking Tours | Downtown Mercersburg

Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

2025 Mercersburg Walking Tours | Downtown Mercersburg Mondays July 14th, 21st, 28th * 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM & Friday September 5th * 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Tours […]

Wed 13
August 13 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and […]

Mon 18
August 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Weekly Chess Club For All Ages | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and […]

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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.