1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth Living History Re-enactment & Light Show

by Leisa McCracken | Jul 6, 2022

Join us on Saturday, July 16th, 2022, in Downtown Chambersburg as the town is set ablaze to commemorate the day that Chambersburg was held for ransom and then burned by the Confederate army under General McCausland.

We celebrate community, rebirth and Chambersburg’s rise from the ashes with a day full of events:

So Much to Do – July 16

Old Market Day Street Festival, Civil War Walking Tours, 11/30 Visitors Center Exhibits,

1 PM- Free Kid Canvas Painting – Register for FREE here.

3 PM- 1864 Corn Hole Tournament – Register your team here.

6 PM- Kids Games & Franklin Fresh Food Tastings

7 PM Finals of Acapella & Unplugged plus Voting for the Winner

8:15 PM Winner Announced

8:30 PM History Happened Here T-Shirt Trivia

9 PM – 1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth Living History Re-enactment & Light Show

The re-enactment and light show done completely with atmospheric effects, lights, and actors!

Join the thousands that gather to watch as the town is transported back to 1864 and history comes to life.