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...
by Janet Pollard | Apr 27, 2022 | Blog
Enjoy an afternoon of tea and talk about Harriet Rebecca Lane, First Lady of Franklin County and the United States. Author Bob O’Connor will speak about Harriet Lane, sharing excerpts of his book, “Harriet Lane: The Original First Lady of Washington.” Emily Martin, a...
by Janet Pollard | Aug 14, 2019 | Blog
Franklin County Visitors Bureau invites the public to explore South Mountain in Stories of the Mountain Tour on August 24, 9 AM to 4:30 PM. South Mountain holds centuries of history and lore. The mountain forests fed the iron ore industry, sheltered escaping enslaved,...
by Janet Pollard | Jun 6, 2019 | Blog
Monterey Pass Battlefield, is hosting a campfire pork roast on June 29, 11 AM to 5 PM. All the trimmings will be served with the roast plus corn soup and beans cooked in kettles over the campfire. Beverages include lemonade and iced tea. Throughout the 125-acre site...
by Janet Pollard | Apr 30, 2019 | Blog
Allison-Antrim Museum, 365 South Ridge Avenue, Greencastle, PA will host the 12th Annual Afternoon Tea in the Barn on Sunday, May 5 between 1 pm and 4 pm. Tea will be served in the center two bays of the reconstructed 1860’s barn. Tables will be set with vintage...
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