The Franklin County Historical Society – Kittochtinny is headquartered in the Old Jail on King St. in historic Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The society offers tours of the Old Jail and John Brown House Museums and access to our extensive Franklin County Genealogy Library.

The society serves as a valuable resource for genealogical researchers, history enthusiasts, and the community at large, preserving and showcasing the rich heritage of Franklin County.

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6PM
Location: Franklin County Visitors Bureau

Speaker: Local author Dr Stephen Holoviak
“Walking the Path as a Historic Fiction Writer-Storyteller”

Retired professor of management and leadership at Penn State Mont Alto and former dean of the John L. Grove College of Business at Shippensburg University.

Author of Retribution, a historic novel set locally within Chambersburg and the surrounding area.

Registration Required No Later Than: November 24, 2025

Lewis the Robber

Discover the history of legendary outlaw David Lewis, also known as the "Robin Hood of Pennsylvania." Join Local Historia as they track down the mystery of this dashing outlaw and discover the real David Lewis.

Journeys with Local Historia is a local public television program presented by WPSU

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR HAUNTED JAIL SPONSORS:

Burt J Asper Post 46 - American Legion

Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Superior Septic Services, Inc.

FCHS-S maintains over 12,000 digital photos dating from the 1920s to 1940s. These photos came from M.B. Mumper Photography in Chambersburg, PA. Click the button below to view a list of these photos arranged in order by surname. Digital copies are available for $5.00 each.

MUMPER PHOTO LIST

Civil War Graves Walking Tour
Cedar Grove Cemetery ~ Chambersburg, PA

This self-guided tour takes visitors through the 170 year old cemetery where many townspeople took refuge during the Burning of Chambersburg in 1864.

This tour highlights memorials of several Civil War Soldiers, significant Civil War Era townspeople, and even two Confederate soldiers.

DOWNLOAD TOUR (PDF)

Visit the FCHS Online Gift Shop! We have over 500 items for sale: new and used books, old newspapers, and more!

GIFT SHOP

Your contribution will help to support the Society on a daily basis and will enable us to continue to properly maintain our buildings. Your thoughtfulness and continued interest in historic preservation and education is appreciated.

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED

We have something for everyone! Docents (Tour Guides), Librarians, Data Entry, Transcribers and more.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Click on the logo > to learn more about the America 250 Celebration. The vision of the project is "To engage all Americans in what will be the largest and most inclusive celebration and commemoration in our nation’s history…”.

Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across America, offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve.

The 2025 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17, 2025, and run through Labor Day, September 1, 2025.

FCHS use only

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR HAUNTED JAIL SPONSORS:

Burt J Asper Post 46 - American Legion Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc. Superior Septic Services, Inc.

Civil War Graves Walking Tour Cedar Grove Cemetery ~ Chambersburg, PA

Click on the logo > to learn more about the America 250 Celebration. The vision of the project is "To engage all Americans in what will be the largest and most inclusive celebration and commemoration in our nation’s history…”.

Burt J Asper Post 46 - American Legion

Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Superior Septic Services, Inc.

Civil War Graves Walking Tour
Cedar Grove Cemetery ~ Chambersburg, PA