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.

WINTER HOURS: Gift Shop, Genealogy Library Hours & Museum: Thursday & Friday 10AM-3PM | Saturday 10AM-2PM

Volunteer Tour Guides Needed - Apply Here

Thanksgiving Hours: Closed 11/28-11/30

Purchase Tickets

New Date & Location: Monday, November 11, 2024 7PM-9PM
at the Franklin County Visitors Bureau

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…”.

Thank You to the Following Haunted Jail 2024 Sponsors

Brechbill & Hellman Construction Co

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New Date & Location: Monday, November 11, 2024 7PM-9PM
at the Franklin County Visitors Bureau

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…”.

Thank You to the Following Haunted Jail 2024 Sponsors

Downtown Business Council

Franklin County Visitors Bureau

Bridget's BeachHouse, LLC

Volvo CE

Adamson Family Dentistry

F&M Trust

Diversity Salon & Spa

Greencastle Family Dental

Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home

Salzmann Hughes, P.C.

New Date & Location: Monday, November 11, 2024 7PM-9PM at the Franklin County Visitors Bureau

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…”.

Thank You to the Following Haunted Jail 2024 Sponsors

New Date & Location: Monday, November 11, 2024 7PM-9PM
at the Franklin County Visitors Bureau

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