Franklin County Historical Society, Long Rifles Exhibit

January 29, 2022 – February 12, 2022 Franklin County long rifles from the Estate of Tom Burkey will be on display in the 1880 cell block. Admission to the exhibit is free, but donations are appreciated. Exhibit available during open jail hours. Full tours of the...
Franklin County Countdown to Halloween

Franklin County Countdown to Halloween

Franklin County has legends, chilling stories, and strange sightings. Have a little Halloween fun and explore some local lore. Is it fact or fiction? Explore a little “haunted history” with the Franklin County Fright Sites Tour. Download Franklin County Fright Sites...
Franklin County Old Jail Turns 200

Franklin County Old Jail Turns 200

If the walls of the Franklin County Old Jail could talk, the Franklin County Visitors Bureau is sure it would want to hear the stories. Located at 175 East King Street in Chambersburg PA, the Old Jail celebrates 200 years in 2018. Built in 1818 as Franklin County’s...