History | Visit Franklin County PA

150th Anniversary of Historic Zion Union Cemetery | Mercersburg, Pennsylvania

by Leisa McCracken | Jun 3, 2026

Saturday July 18th, 2026 * 10:00 AM This is a sacred place of remembrance, resilience, and African American history. Founded in 1876, Zion Union Cemetery holds a unique place in our nation’s story as the largest known private burial site of veterans from the...

A Civil War Ball | St Johns United Church of Christ, Chambersburg

by Leisa McCracken | May 28, 2026

Friday July 10th, 2026 * 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Commemorating The Burning of Chambersburg Presented by St. Johns UCC & Discover Danceworks (in association with Danza Antiqua) Come & join the fun as Nancy J. Walker & Jef Savage lead an evening of Civil War...

The Middleburg/Mason-Dixon Line Historical Society Monthly Meeting | State Line Ruritan Building

by Leisa McCracken | May 27, 2026

THURSDAY JUNE 18th, 2026 * 6:00 PM The Middleburg/Mason-Dixon Line Historical Society will meet at the State Line Ruritan Building, 15481 Park Drive, located off Route 11 at the State Line, PA Community Park. A picnic meal will precede the program. Each person is...

Chambersburg Candlelight Walking Tour | Franklin County Old Jail, Chambersburg

by Leisa McCracken | May 21, 2026

Wednesday ~ June 10th, 2026 * 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM Free ~ Registration Required Begin at the Old Jail. Length 35 minutes 3 historic stops including the Chambers burial plot at Falling Springs Church Cemetery. Refreshments following in the Old Jail, where...

Harriet Lane Award | Trinity United Church of Christ, Mercersburg

by Leisa McCracken | May 19, 2026

Thursday May 21st, 2026 * 7:00 PM The wait is almost over! This annual honor is presented by the Mayor of Mercersburg and acknowledges an extraordinary citizen for their contributions to art, education, and/or child welfare. The award will be followed by a special...