by Janet Pollard | Sep 8, 2023 | Blog
A passion for American history is alive and well in Pennsylvania, with a monumental contribution of $1,000,000 to support the Conococheague Institute and Mercersburg Academy. This generous donation made by philanthropist Robert Kurtz Jr will be equally split between...
by Janet Pollard | Apr 3, 2023 | Blog
The Franklin County Visitors Bureau celebrates Spring into History Month and invites the public to explore Franklin County. April is Spring into History Month at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center. Buds are popping and days are sunny and warm. It is a good time...
by Janet Pollard | Feb 22, 2023 | Blog
The Conococheague Institute near Mercersburg, PA has announced a new exciting event for the Spring season, made possible by a generous sponsorship by F&M Trust. On Saturday April 15th from 10am to 4pm, the event Get to Know Nature: Learning then Conserving will...
by Janet Pollard | Feb 14, 2023 | Blog
Upcoming on February 18 at Conococheague Institute (CI) is a presentation about frontier hunting in the cabin, with a variety of pelts and weapons. Firelock demonstrations will occur at 11am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Then, on February 25, Conococheague presents a special...
by Janet Pollard | Jan 3, 2023 | Blog, Festivals
Since 2020, the Conococheague Institute (a 30 acre historic site located near Mercersburg, PA) has been offering free 18th Century Living History programs every Saturday year round. This consistent community resource has seen the organization grow in popularity with...
Underground Railroad
