Cumberland County Historical Society

The Cumberland County Historical Society, which was founded in 1874, has a permanent exhibit, gift shop, library, and archives open to the public. The archives contains a variety of photographs, manuscripts, and other artifacts from the Civil War era, including the Confederate shelling and occupation of Carlisle in 1863. See their website for details on specific material in their collection as well as information on fees.

Selected Digital Resources related to the Civil War Era –

Virtual Museum Tour

Location –
Cumberland County Historical Society
21 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(See historical society on Google Maps)

Contact Info –
Call (717) 249-7610 or (717) 249-6931
info@historicalsociety.com

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