717-264-1667
175 E King Street Chambersburg, PA 17201
PRESERVING LOCAL HISTORY FOR OVER 128 YEARS
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.
Franklin County Historical Society to Host Music Bingo Night at Hidden Key Brewing Co, Greencastle
The Franklin County Historical Society will host a Music Bingo Night on Wednesday, August 12, at Hidden Key Brewing Co., 101 W. Baltimore St., Greencastle.
Appetizers will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by Music Bingo from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests will enjoy several rounds of standard music bingo, including one special round featuring a few American Revolution-themed songs.
The $15 admission includes appetizers—quesadillas, stuffed mushrooms, meatballs, and bruschetta—and participation in Music Bingo. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Advance registration is requested by July 31. Street parking is limited; additional parking is available at the nearby Truist Bank parking lot.
We are grateful to Gilmore Hoerner Endowment for awarding Franklin County Historical Society a grant to restore two portraits, one on Judge George Chambers, and the other on Thomas McCulloh, first president of Cumberland Valley Railroad.
Resource Spotlight:
An alphabetical list of the published/self published genealogies in our library
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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.
Written by Sue Burkey for FCHS-K and the Cedar Grove Cemetery Company (C) 2024
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.
