Events in May 2018
- New Escape the Old Jail Event
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New Escape the Old Jail Event"Break Out of the 1880 Jail with the Gold Bar" - we're back with a new escape room theme here at the Old Jail! Teams of 6-8 people will escape our 1880 cell block AND find the hidden gold bar. Can you do it in under an hour?
Teams must preregister and prepay to reserve a slot. You will use clues and puzzles to make your way out of cells and the main cell block. This event is appropriate for mature children and up - you will be locked in a small cell. This event is not gory and has no inappropriate themes.
Call for exact times and details. 717-264-1667
Genealogy Workshop–
Genealogy WorkshopJoin us for a genealogy workshop focusing on different types of county court records and learn how to research courthouse records and archives! Topics will include estate records (wills and probate), Orphan's Court (estate settlements, guardians, appraisements), and land records (deeds and tax records). Our presenters are Pam Anderson, professional genealogist and Society volunteer, Justin McHenry, Director of the Franklin County Archives and Society board member, and Michele Wade, long-time researcher, Society board member and library volunteer.
You may sign up for any of the individual sessions or all three.
The schedule is as follows, all times are 1:00-3:00pm:Friday, April 20 - Introduction to county records and repositories at the Franklin County Historical Society (Old Jail Library)
Friday, April 27 - Guided research at the Franklin County Archives (Franklin Farm Lane)
Friday, May 4 - Guided research at the Franklin County CourthousePricing is as follows:
Session 1: $20.00
Session 2: $15.00
Session 3: $15.00
Sessions 1-3: $45.00For questions about the workshops specifically, contact Pam at 717.597.1345 / Pam@AndersonCoGen.com
To reserve your spot, mail or drop off the form with payment at the Old Jail, 175 East King Street, Chambersburg, 17201. You may also call and pay by credit card at 717.264.1667. We can also send you a form by email by sending a message to ophistory@pa.net. Event Link here
- New Escape the Old Jail Event
N/A
New Escape the Old Jail Event"Break Out of the 1880 Jail with the Gold Bar" - we're back with a new escape room theme here at the Old Jail! Teams of 6-8 people will escape our 1880 cell block AND find the hidden gold bar. Can you do it in under an hour?
Teams must preregister and prepay to reserve a slot. You will use clues and puzzles to make your way out of cells and the main cell block. This event is appropriate for mature children and up - you will be locked in a small cell. This event is not gory and has no inappropriate themes.
Call for exact times and details. 717-264-1667
- New Escape the Old Jail Event
N/A
New Escape the Old Jail Event"Break Out of the 1880 Jail with the Gold Bar" - we're back with a new escape room theme here at the Old Jail! Teams of 6-8 people will escape our 1880 cell block AND find the hidden gold bar. Can you do it in under an hour?
Teams must preregister and prepay to reserve a slot. You will use clues and puzzles to make your way out of cells and the main cell block. This event is appropriate for mature children and up - you will be locked in a small cell. This event is not gory and has no inappropriate themes.
Call for exact times and details. 717-264-1667
- Richard Kline Speaks on Thad. Stevens and the Underground RR
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Richard Kline Speaks on Thad. Stevens and the Underground RRSponsored by the AA Historical Assoc. and the Franklin Co. Visitors Bureau. Meet at the Old Jail. May 12, 1:00-3:00pm. Free and open to the public.
- New Escape the Old Jail Event
N/A
New Escape the Old Jail Event"Break Out of the 1880 Jail with the Gold Bar" - we're back with a new escape room theme here at the Old Jail! Teams of 6-8 people will escape our 1880 cell block AND find the hidden gold bar. Can you do it in under an hour?
Teams must preregister and prepay to reserve a slot. You will use clues and puzzles to make your way out of cells and the main cell block. This event is appropriate for mature children and up - you will be locked in a small cell. This event is not gory and has no inappropriate themes.
Call for exact times and details. 717-264-1667
- New Escape the Old Jail Event
N/A
New Escape the Old Jail Event"Break Out of the 1880 Jail with the Gold Bar" - we're back with a new escape room theme here at the Old Jail! Teams of 6-8 people will escape our 1880 cell block AND find the hidden gold bar. Can you do it in under an hour?
Teams must preregister and prepay to reserve a slot. You will use clues and puzzles to make your way out of cells and the main cell block. This event is appropriate for mature children and up - you will be locked in a small cell. This event is not gory and has no inappropriate themes.
Call for exact times and details. 717-264-1667
- New Escape the Old Jail Event
N/A
New Escape the Old Jail Event"Break Out of the 1880 Jail with the Gold Bar" - we're back with a new escape room theme here at the Old Jail! Teams of 6-8 people will escape our 1880 cell block AND find the hidden gold bar. Can you do it in under an hour?
Teams must preregister and prepay to reserve a slot. You will use clues and puzzles to make your way out of cells and the main cell block. This event is appropriate for mature children and up - you will be locked in a small cell. This event is not gory and has no inappropriate themes.
Call for exact times and details. 717-264-1667
- May Monthly Meeting
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May Monthly MeetingJim Rada speaks on the Spanish Flu in Franklin County. Grove Family Library, May 24, 2:00-4:00. Free and open to the public.
- Josiah Henson Documentary/Q&A with Richard Kline
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Josiah Henson Documentary/Q&A with Richard KlineThe Franklin County Historical Society presents the documentary film, “Josiah Henson”, followed by a Q&A with historian Richard Kline. The event will take place on Saturday, May 26 from 1:00-3:00pm at The Old Jail, 175 East King Street, Chambersburg. This event is free and open to the public. Call 304-261-4516 for information. The event is sponsored by the African American Historical Association and the Franklin County Visitors Bureau.
