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  • May 2026

  • Sat 9

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    May 9 @ 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 9

    2026 Special Events, Celebrating American’s 250th Anniversary | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    May 9 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 2026 Special Events, Celebrating American’s 250th Anniversary | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    1776: Hearth, Home and Springtime | Saturday May 9th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Experience traditional domestic life around the hearth and home and learn the timeless art […]

  • Tue 12

    Cumberland Valley Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings | Franklin Fire Company, Chambersburg

    May 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cumberland Valley Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings | Franklin Fire Company, Chambersburg
    Franklin Fire Company 158 W King St,, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Thu 14

    Shalom Christian Academy | Summer Camps

    May 14 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 15

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

    May 15 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 15

    Hanging with Chad & Tim, Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce

    May 15 @ 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 […]

  • Sat 16

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    May 16 @ 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 […]

  • Thu 21

    Shalom Christian Academy | Summer Camps

    May 21 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 […]

  • Thu 21

    Lectures & Presentations | Mercersburg Historical Society

    May 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lectures & Presentations | Mercersburg Historical Society
    Downtown Mercersburg Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Thursday April 23rd, 2026 * 7:00 PM "Life of James Buchanan", Upper West Conococheague Presbyterian Church, West Seminary St. Mercersburg Borough Council will present the James Buchanan Award Thursday May 21st, […]

  • Fri 22

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

    May 22 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 23

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    May 23 @ 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 […]

  • Thu 28

    Shalom Christian Academy | Summer Camps

    May 28 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 29

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

    May 29 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 30

    Touch A Truck | Downtown Shippensburg

    May 30 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Downtown Shippensburg Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Saturday May 30th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Free family fun with trucks, tractors, emergency vehicles, and more. Check their Facebook page for more updates!  

  • Sat 30

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    May 30 @ 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 […]

  • June 2026

  • Thu 4

    Shalom Christian Academy | Summer Camps

    June 4 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 […]

  • Thu 4

    Lectures & Presentations | Mercersburg Historical Society

    June 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lectures & Presentations | Mercersburg Historical Society
    Downtown Mercersburg Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Thursday April 23rd, 2026 * 7:00 PM "Life of James Buchanan", Upper West Conococheague Presbyterian Church, West Seminary St. Mercersburg Borough Council will present the James Buchanan Award Thursday May 21st, […]

  • Fri 5

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

    June 5 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 6

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    June 6 @ 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 6

    2026 Special Events, Celebrating American’s 250th Anniversary | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    June 6 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 2026 Special Events, Celebrating American’s 250th Anniversary | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    1776: Hearth, Home and Springtime | Saturday May 9th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Experience traditional domestic life around the hearth and home and learn the timeless art […]

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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.