For Linda Witmer, the museum is a source of pride as she prepares to retire after 26 years as director at the end of June. “History and museums are a very important part of our community,” she said, ...

The League of Historical Societies of New Jersey has announced that the Cumberland County Historical Society has won first prize in the Kevin M. Hale Publication Awards for their book Early Wood ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Cumberland Historical Society will celebrate its grand opening and official ...

Cumberland County Historical Society will hold a gala this fall that will blend history and fashion. The society said it was inspired by the 2021 exhibit, “A Woman’s Place: The Changing Role of Women ...

CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — Whether it’s a picture of an empty storefront or what your family is doing to pass the time, the Cumberland County Historical Society wants to archive history as it happens ...

CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — A local historical society will have special exhibits this year as our nation celebrates its semiquincentennial The Cumberland County Historical Society plans to highlight local ...

CARLISLE, Pa. — The Cumberland County Historical Society is teaming up with the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum in Baltimore to present a special night of baseball history to close out the "Heart of a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — The Cumberland County Historical Society (CCHS) announced that it has acquired a rare Underground Railroad ...

— The New Jersey Historical Commission has awarded $52,000 in grants to three history and cultural organizations in Salem and Cumberland counties. Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Assembly members ...

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A Black Civil War-era cemetery that has existed for more than 100 years in Upper Allen Township now has a historical marker. The one-acre graveyard holds the remains of roughly 80 African-Americans, ...