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  • June 2025

  • Mon 23

    ROCKS & MINERALS: A HANDS-ON EXPLORATION! | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    June 23, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    The Fendrick Library invites you to visit on Monday, June 23, from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM for an unforgettable journey through the Earth’s crust! This interactive presentation will uncover the secrets of rocks and minerals through real samples, exploration tools, and recommended books that will “rock” your world! Perfect for students (age 10 and […]

  • July 2025

  • Mon 7

    Art in the Park (Session 2) | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    July 7, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Art in the Park (Session 2) | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Monday July 7th - Friday July 11th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM For kids completing grades K - 7   This is our fourth year offering this one-week art immersion program designed to inspire students to creative expression through visual art. In an outdoor park setting surrounded by nature, students spend a full […]

  • Tue 8

    Art in the Park (Session 2) | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    July 8, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Art in the Park (Session 2) | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Monday July 7th - Friday July 11th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM For kids completing grades K - 7   This is our fourth year offering this one-week art immersion program designed to inspire students to creative expression through visual art. In an outdoor park setting surrounded by nature, students spend a full […]

  • Wed 9

    Fly Fishing Adventure Camp | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    July 9, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Fly Fishing Adventure Camp | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Orvis Hill Country 519 Gladhill Rd., Fairfield, PA, United States

    Wednesday & Thursday July 9th & 10th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Area students are invited to join Buttonwood Nature Center at Orvis Hill Country for a 2-day outdoor adventure camp—learn all about fly fishing, the art of fly-tying and so much more on the beautiful property of Orvis Hill Country. Overview: Experience […]

  • Wed 9

    Art in the Park (Session 2) | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    July 9, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Art in the Park (Session 2) | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Monday July 7th - Friday July 11th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM For kids completing grades K - 7   This is our fourth year offering this one-week art immersion program designed to inspire students to creative expression through visual art. In an outdoor park setting surrounded by nature, students spend a full […]

  • Thu 10

    Fly Fishing Adventure Camp | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    July 10, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Fly Fishing Adventure Camp | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Orvis Hill Country 519 Gladhill Rd., Fairfield, PA, United States

    Wednesday & Thursday July 9th & 10th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Area students are invited to join Buttonwood Nature Center at Orvis Hill Country for a 2-day outdoor adventure camp—learn all about fly fishing, the art of fly-tying and so much more on the beautiful property of Orvis Hill Country. Overview: Experience […]

  • Thu 10

    Art in the Park (Session 2) | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    July 10, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Art in the Park (Session 2) | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Monday July 7th - Friday July 11th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM For kids completing grades K - 7   This is our fourth year offering this one-week art immersion program designed to inspire students to creative expression through visual art. In an outdoor park setting surrounded by nature, students spend a full […]

  • Fri 11

    Art in the Park (Session 2) | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    July 11, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Art in the Park (Session 2) | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Monday July 7th - Friday July 11th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM For kids completing grades K - 7   This is our fourth year offering this one-week art immersion program designed to inspire students to creative expression through visual art. In an outdoor park setting surrounded by nature, students spend a full […]

  • Sat 19

    Wilson College 2025 M.F.A. Summer Art Show

    July 19, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Wilson College 1015 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Wilson College will host the 2025 M.F.A. Summer Art Show on Saturday, July 19th, showcasing the works of its Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) students completing the 2025 Summer Residency Program. Beginning at noon, the event will feature final showings and exhibitions by the M.F.A. students including theatrical and choreographic solo and ensemble performance pieces, […]

  • August 2025

  • Fri 8

    Bookbag Giveaway | Kasiesville Bible Church, Mercersburg

    August 8, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Kasiesville Bible Church 12639 Fort Loudon Rd, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Friday August 8th, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Games, Freebies, Ice Cream Sundaes (1) Bag per student please | Student must be present to receive bag Call 717.328.5374 or email kasiesvillebible@gmail.com to reserve your bag

  • Wed 13

    Stuff the Bus | Mercersburg Lions Club Fair

    August 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Mercersburg Lions Club Park 405 South Park Atreet, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Wednesday August 13th, 2025 * 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Donate needed school supplies for students at ALL FIVE school districts in Franklin County! Most Urgent Needs: Headphones / Earbuds Colored Printer Paper (not construction paper) Folders Binders Composition Books 2025 Additional Supplies: Notebooks and paper Calculators Pencil cases Pens, Pencils, and erasers Art supplies […]

  • October 2025

  • Tue 7

    EXPLORE! Gone Squirrelly | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    October 7, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EXPLORE! Gone Squirrelly! | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Tuesday October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 2025 * 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Designed for kids in grades K to 5th grade. Location: Buttonwood Nature Center in Waynesboro. All program activities are outside, and each week features a different theme. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, programs include educational […]

  • Tue 14

    EXPLORE! Gone Squirrelly | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    October 14, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EXPLORE! Gone Squirrelly! | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Tuesday October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 2025 * 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Designed for kids in grades K to 5th grade. Location: Buttonwood Nature Center in Waynesboro. All program activities are outside, and each week features a different theme. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, programs include educational […]

  • Thu 16

    Learning with Archives | Shippensburg History Center

    October 16, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Shippensburg History Center 52 West King Street, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Thursday October 16th, 2025 * 11:00 AM Using the Shippensburg Historical Society's archives, students are able to handle some of our collections including photographs, letters, art, and objects. Each student will be assigned a worksheet to assess the archive. Once the students have finished the assessments, each student shares their findings with the class and […]

  • Tue 21

    EXPLORE! Gone Squirrelly | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    October 21, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EXPLORE! Gone Squirrelly! | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Tuesday October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 2025 * 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Designed for kids in grades K to 5th grade. Location: Buttonwood Nature Center in Waynesboro. All program activities are outside, and each week features a different theme. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, programs include educational […]

  • Tue 28

    EXPLORE! Gone Squirrelly | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    October 28, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EXPLORE! Gone Squirrelly! | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Tuesday October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 2025 * 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Designed for kids in grades K to 5th grade. Location: Buttonwood Nature Center in Waynesboro. All program activities are outside, and each week features a different theme. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, programs include educational […]

  • November 2025

  • Thu 6

    The Road to Revolution | Shippensburg History Center

    November 6, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Shippensburg History Center 52 West King Street, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Thursday November 6th, 2025 * 11:00 AM Groups will gain a better understanding of what life was like for the Revolutionary War soldier by interacting with a Living Historian, who will show participants many items using museum quality reproductions consisting of uniforms, accouterments and personal items used on a daily basis by a soldier of […]

  • January 2026

  • Tue 20

    “It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg

    January 20 “It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg

    The Franklin County Visitors Bureau announces the launch of the annual “It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s timeless message delivered at Oberlin College on October 22, 1964: “The time is always right to do what is right.” Each year, the contest […]

  • Tue 27

    “It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg

    January 27 “It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg

    The Franklin County Visitors Bureau announces the launch of the annual “It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s timeless message delivered at Oberlin College on October 22, 1964: “The time is always right to do what is right.” Each year, the contest […]

  • February 2026

  • Tue 3

    “It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg

    February 3 “It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg

    The Franklin County Visitors Bureau announces the launch of the annual “It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s timeless message delivered at Oberlin College on October 22, 1964: “The time is always right to do what is right.” Each year, the contest […]

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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.