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HISTORY Travel Explore Learn A Franklin County Ramble
Spring into history and traverse centuries of American heritage and culture in Franklin County. Take in Native American artifacts. Explore the history and culture of frontier and colonial America, the Underground Railroad, and the Civil War. See architectural and archaeological history. Discover the foundation of 20th-century forestry and conservation. Understand the importance of fire fighting history. Take the leap, take a fresh look at Franklin County, and spring into America’s history. Sites are organized in a circular route, so you can begin the tour at any point along the way.
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Conococheague Institute ........................................... 3 Fendrick Library ....................................................... 4 Buchanan State Park ................................................. 5 Fort Loudoun ........................................................... 6 Chambersburg Heritage Center ....................................7 Franklin County Old Jail ............................................ 8 The John Brown House-Mary Ritner Boarding House ..... 9 Mennonite Heritage Center ....................................... 10 Brown’s Mill School ..................................................11 Allison-Antrim Museum ........................................... 12 Rescue Hose Co. Fire Museum ................................... 13 Middleburg/Mason Dixon Exhibition at Earl’s Market .. 14 Waynesboro Historical Society ................................... 15 Waynesboro Industrial Museum ................................. 16 Little Antietam Creek, Inc. .........................................17 Renfrew Museum & Park .......................................... 18 Preserving Our Heritage Archives & Museum ............... 19 Emmanuel Chapel .................................................. 20 Mont Alto Historical Society ..................................... 21 PA Forest Fire Museum in Caledonia State Park .......... 22
A Franklin County Ramble Directions for Spring Into History begin at Conococheague Institute, 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, but you can start anywhere on the route. Call if you need help getting to your starting point: 866-646-8060. Happy exploring and travel safely!
Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road Mercersburg, PA 17236 (717) 328-3467 www.conococheague.org Located on the historic Rock Hill Farm near the village of Welsh Run, Conococheague Institute invites you to enjoy 120 acres of scenic farmland, wetlands, meadows, and trails. The site interprets frontier and colonial cultures of the Welsh, Scots-Irish, and German ethnicities. See the mark these cultures left on the landscape, and learn about their way of life, beliefs, and religion. Explore the Four Square Garden. Follow the self-guided tour with interpretive markers to the Welsh Run and the pioneer cemetery. The beauty of the outside experience is so appealing, you may need to remind yourself to come indoors! Explore any of five historic buildings, including the circa 1752 Davis-Chambers House and the 1810 Negley Log Cabin, or experience history and genealogy in the Institute’s library, housing more than 6,000 volumes of history, some very rare with a focus on the era of the French and Indian War.
From Conococheague Institute to Fendrick Library (7.42 Miles) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Head southwest on Bain Rd toward Royer Rd Turn right onto Royer Rd Turn right onto PA-75 N/Fort Loudon Rd Slight left onto Buchanan Trail W/S Main St Destination will be on the left
0.661 mi 0.688 mi 5.67 mi 0.398 mi
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Fendrick Library 20 N Main St Mercersburg, PA 17236 (717) 328-9233 www.fendricklibrary.org Spring Into History Walking Tour! Meet at The Fendrick Library (Captain Parker House) in Mercersburg for a Walking Tour of Historic Mercersburg at 10:30 on Saturday April 26, 2014. The stone house that the Fendrick Library occupies today was built in 1788 by Captain Robert Parker (1754-1799), a veteran of the Revolutionary War. As a young man of twenty-three Parker enlisted at Philadelphia on April 28, 1777, and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Second Continental Artillery and later promoted to Captain. A member of General Washington’s staff, Parker became a friend of the Marquis de Lafayette and they fought together at the Battle of Brandywine. After the war, Parker settled in Mercersburg where he married Mary Smith, a daughter of Squire William Smith, founder of Smith’s Town, which became Mercersburg. Parker’s home was built both as a residence and for business. Great care was taken in the interior details - the window panes were brought from France. The carvings of mantels and cupboards, the scroll work on the stairs, and the turned balusters are the work of skilled artisans.
From Fendrick Library to Buchanan State Park
(4.13 Miles)
1. Head north on PA-16 W/Buchanan Trail W/N Main St toward N Park Ave 2. Continue to follow PA-16 W/Buchanan Trail W 3.49 mi 3. Slight right onto State Forest Rd/Stoney Valley Rd 0.640 mi Destination will be on the left
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Buchanan State Park 6235 Aughwick Road, Fort Loudon, PA 17224 (717) 485-3948 www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks Self-guided Site This park is nestled in the gap of Tuscarora Mountain. Dedicated in honor of the 15th president of the United States, this narrow, peaceful hollow is the site of James Buchanan’s birthplace. A stone pyramid monument surrounded by majestic conifers stands on the site of the original cabin where he was born. Buchanan’s Birthplace State Park is an 18.5-acre park with an abundance of beauty throughout the year. It offers picnicking, fishing, and walking paths with picnic tables, restrooms and two pavilions.
From Buchanan State Park to Fort Loudoun
(9.66 Miles)
1. 2. 3. 4.
0.294 mi 3.41 mi 5.25 mi 0.705 mi
Head north on State Forest Rd toward St Forest Rd Continue onto St Forest Rd Slight right onto U.S. 30 E/Lincoln Hwy Turn right onto Brooklyn Rd N
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Fort Loudoun North Brooklyn Road, off Route 30 Fort Loudon, PA 17224 (717) 369-3318 www.fortloudounpa.com Fort Loudoun was built in 1756 by the Pennsylvania Provincial Regiment to provide defense for frontier settlers and also served as a post for Henry Bouquet during the Forbes Road Expedition in 1758. Though built to protect the people of the frontier, Fort Loudoun, under the control of the British military, ended up being a source of harm to the settlers. The British military turned a blind eye to traders, supplying the Iroquois with weapons and ammunition, which were used to attack settlers. On March 9, 1765, more than ten years before the military engagement of Lexington and Concord, James Smith and 300 men took up arms and marched to Fort Loudoun to end the trading. Allegheny Uprising, a 1939 film starring John Wayne as James Smith, uses the rebellion at Fort Loudoun as its historic basis. In 1980, 1981 and 1982 an archaeological dig revealed the original site of the fort. Today, a replica of the fort is on site. The Patton House, named for the original settler of the site, Matthew Patton, depicts 18th century lifestyle.
From Fort Loudoun to Chambersburg Heritage Center
(13 Miles)
1. 2. 3. 4.
0.705 mi 12.1 mi 584 ft 492 ft
Head north on Brooklyn Rd S toward U.S. 30 E/Lincoln Way W Turn right onto U.S. 30 E/Lincoln Way W Turn left onto S 2nd St Turn left onto Lincoln Way E Destination will be on the left
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Chambersburg Heritage Center 100 Lincoln Way East Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 254-7101 chambersburg.org/pages/HeritageCenter Serving as an interpretive center for Franklin County, the Chambersburg Heritage Center is housed in a renovated 1915 marble bank designed by the architectural firm of Furness Evans & Company. An 8-ft. tall, gold-leafed statue of Ben Franklin overlooks exhibits highlighting Franklin County’s architecture and transportation heritage as well as the county’s frontier, Underground Railroad, and Civil War history. Step inside the vault to view a display of prominent people of Franklin County. Spring into History Ramblers will enjoy the newly-hung, nearly life-sized replica of the Rex Smith biplane, flown by aviator Paul Peck across Chambersburg on September 23, 1911. New in 2014: “The Men Who Burned Chambersburg” exhibit and Southern Revenge books, both the new and first edition.
From Chambersburg Heritage Center to The Old Jail
(.5 Miles)
1. 2. 3. 4.
52 ft 814 ft 597 ft 1,184 ft
Head west on Lincoln Way E At the traffic circle, continue straight onto Lincoln Way W Turn right onto Hood St Take the 1st right onto W King St
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The Old Jail Franklin County Historical Society-Kittochtinny 175 East King Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 264-1667 www.franklinhistorical.org Can you imagine doing “hard time” in the 1800s? This two-story, brick building was constructed in 1818 and served as Franklin County’s jail until 1970. Modern-day visitors can explore dungeons located in the basement, get a good look at a cell block, or walk through the jail yard, surrounded by a three-foot thick, 20-foot high limestone wall. The jail is also home to a museum and genealogical library operated by the Franklin County Historical Society – Kittochtinny. Discover Franklin County’s Underground Railroad and Civil War history and peruse exhibits of Native American artifacts and heirlooms of the founding family of Chambersburg. Several seekers of the paranormal have investigated the Old Jail for activity.
From Franklin County Old Jail to John Brown House
(285 ft)
1. Head east on E King St toward N 2nd St Destination will be on the left
285 ft
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The John Brown House-Mary Ritner Boarding House 225 East King Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 264-1667 www.franklinhistorical.org During the summer of 1859, abolitionist John Brown spent several months in the boarding house of Mary Ritner, daughter-in-law of Pennsylvania governor Joseph Ritner, while receiving supplies and recruits for his raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry. Following the unsuccessful venture, four of Brown’s followers returned to the house to hide. Now a National Park Service Network to Freedom site, the John Brown-Mary Ritner House is operated as a museum by the Franklin County Historical Society – Kittochtinny. Both the inside and the outside of the former boarding house is restored to the period of John Brown’s visit.
From The John Brown House to Mennonite Heritage Center 1. 2. 3. 4.
Head east on E King St toward N Harrison Ave Take the 2nd right onto N 3rd St Take the 2nd right onto Lincoln Way E At the square turn left onto US-11 S/S Main St Destination will be on the left
(5.60 Miles) 423 ft 610 ft 1,142 ft 5.19 mi
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Mennonite Heritage Center 4850 Molly Pitcher Highway Chambersburg, PA 17202 (717) 762-8116 www.mhep.org Used as the headquarters of The Mennonite Historical Association of the Cumberland Valley, the center features books relating to the history of the religious group, including Bibles and genealogy, as well as hundreds of letters written to and from Mennonites. The museum portion of the building contains articles from various meetinghouses, a rare “cooling table” from the old Bechtel farm, and a quilt displaying 45 Mennonite churches in the Cumberland Valley and related areas.
From Mennonite Heritage Center to Brown’s Mill School
(3.33 Miles)
1. Head southwest on US-11 S/S Main St 2. Turn left onto Kauffman Rd W 3. Slight right onto Browns Mill Rd
2.50 mi 0.500 mi 0.329 mi
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Brown’s Mill School Brown’s Mill Road & Angle Road Greencastle, PA 17225 (717) 264-1667 franklinhistorical.org/browns-mill-school/ Built in 1836, the Brown’s Mill School served as an educational institution and community center for the Brown’s Mill area until 1921. Now restored, the building stands as a memorial to the one-room schoolhouses in the country. Many early settlers, as well as famous Pennsylvanians such as James McLene, a Pennsylvania delegate at the Continental Congress of 1778 and 1780, and Major General James Potter, who served in the American Revolution, are buried in the Brown’s Mill Graveyard.
From Brown’s Mill School to Allison-Antrim Museum
(3.74 Miles)
1. 2. 3. 4.
2.64 mi 0.790 mi 489 ft 1,165 ft
Head southeast on Browns Mill Rd toward Township Hwy 460 Continue onto N Allison St Turn left onto Rowe Ave Take the 1st right onto S Ridge Ave Destination will be on the right
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Allison-Antrim Museum 365 S. Ridge Ave. Greencastle, PA 17225 (717) 597-9010 www.greencastlemuseum.org Greencastle’s Allison-Antrim Museum is the former home of Alexander L. Irwin, which was known during Irwin’s lifetime as “Walnut Hill.” Today, the residence is a house museum filled with a variety of intriguing items. The iron slave collar, once worn around the neck of a slave named Ben, is a rare artifact with a poignant and startling story. Other resident exhibits include a collection of signatures from former governors of Pennsylvania, paintings by African American artist Walter Washington Smith and artifacts of Carl’s Drug Store in Greencastle, which is the oldest, continuously operating drug store in the United States. Because the area became one of the main arteries for the invasion of the North by the Confederate Army (known as “The Gettysburg Campaign”), the museum is also an official stop on the Pennsylvania Civil War Trails. A highlight of the property is the mid-19th century bank barn with two bays of exhibit area.
From Allison-Antrim Museum to Rescue Hose Co. Fire Museum
(.891 Miles)
1. Head southwest on S Ridge Ave toward Leitersburg St 2. Turn right onto Leitersburg St 3. Turn left onto S Washington St Destination will be on the left
459 ft 981 ft 0.618 mi
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Rescue Hose Co. Fire Museum 842 S. Washington Street Greencastle, PA 17225 (717) 597-8489 www. rescuehose.com The HOCO Fire Museum was established in 1998 to preserve and present the related history of the Rescue Hose Company No. 1, Inc., Greencastle, PA. The display area for the museum was conceived as a part of the remodeling project of the South Antrim Elementary School Building. This building was purchased by the company in 1995 for the purpose of converting the former school into a modern fire station. The project was completed in 1988 with a twenty-foot addition to the former boiler room to house the museum. Most of the artifacts in the museum are related to the history of the Rescue Hose Company and to the fire service of the Greencastle-Antrim area. However, some items pertain to the fire service in general, both in the U.S. and worldwide. The oldest document in the museum is a list of fire company members dated November 1825. The most honored possession is a hand pumper with a date of 1741 painted on the sides. It is not known when, where, or who built this pumper; but it is still in working condition and is occasionally used for public demonstrations. On display are photos of the fire apparatus used in Greencastle and ambulances owned by the rescue hose company. Leather buckets; leather hose and 1930s hose dryer; a late 1800’s gasoline torch light; a hand pulled hose reel; a large fire bell; several uniforms; firefighting turn out gear and tools are also displayed. A 1930 restored Seagrave pumping engine is housed in the engine room. The HOCO Fire Museum is located at 842 south Washington street at the intersection of Molly Pitcher Highway South US 11, approximately one mile north of I-81, PA Exit 3. There are no standard hours of operation, but appointments for visiting can be arranged several days before your arrival. Please contact: 717-597-8489 x111.
From Rescue Hose Fire Museum to Mason Dixon/Middleburg
(3.70 Miles)
1. Head south on S Washington St 2. Take the 1st right toward US-11 S/S Antrim Way 3. Turn left onto US-11 S/S Antrim Way Destination will be on the right
75 ft 141 ft 3.66 mi
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Middleburg/Mason Dixon Visit the Exhibition at Earl’s Market 15755 Pennsylvania Ave. (Center Square) Greencastle, PA 17263 (717) 263-1754 www.middleburgmasondixon.org Middleburg/Mason-Dixon Line Historical Society works to retain the history of the area and procure, preserve, and display objects of the area’s heritage. The historical society maintains newspapers, artifacts, and old photographs as a way of holding onto what was once a vibrant community where historic events transpired. The village of State Line, originally called Spiglersburg, was developed by Jacob Strickler in 1812. By 1830 postal service was established for the town with David Brumbaugh serving as the first postmaster. Since then State Line has been the official name for the town. Another name for the village was Muttontown. Jack Wolgamot, a sheep owner, was the first settler of record in the area. He erected his log cabin on the Mason-Dixon Line with half of the home located in Maryland and the other half in Pennsylvania. Because State Line lies at the mid-point between Greencastle, PA and Hagerstown, MD, the Maryland side of the community was called Middleburg. Most of the people who settled in this area were Scotch Irish and German. During the Civil War, Confederate and Union troops traveled through the town, including Generals Lee and A.P. Hill.
From Middleburg/Mason Dixon to Waynesboro Historical Society
(10 Miles)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
161 ft
Head north on US-11 N/PA Ave S toward East Ave/State Line Rd Take the 1st right onto East Ave/State Line Rd Continue to follow East Ave Continue onto State Line Rd Turn left onto Hollowell Church Rd Turn right onto PA-16 E/Buchanan Trail E Destination will be on the right
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1.29 mi 1.34 mi 3.15 mi 4.20 mi
Waynesboro Historical Society 138 West Main Street Waynesboro, PA 17268 (717) 762-1747 www.waynesborohistory.com The Waynesboro Historical Society is headquartered in the 1892 Oller House. Originally owned by Joseph and Myrtle Oller and donated by their daughter Rello, the house is in the Queen Anne style with 16 rooms on five levels, including an attic, a basement, a carriage house, and a two-story garage. With chestnut woodwork throughout the property and a winding wooden staircase, beautifully tiled fireplaces, and Victorian light fixtures, a tour of the Oller House will transport you back to a time of graceful elegance. Visitors will experience memorable images such as the “rib cage” shower in an upstairs bathroom, a Victorian-era bedroom, and a model train village on the sleeping porch.
From Waynesboro Historical Society to Waynesboro Industrial Museum (.3 Miles) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Head southeast on Buchanan Trail E/W Main St toward Cleveland Ave Take the 2nd right onto S Potomac St Turn left onto W 3rd St Take the 1st right onto Philadelphia Ave
531 ft 0.265 ft 318 ft 400 ft
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Waynesboro Industrial Museum 35 Philadelphia Avenue Waynesboro, PA 17268 (717) 762-4460 www.waynesboroindustrialtrust.org Using a selective collection of significant artifacts, photographs, drawings, and documents the Waynesboro Industrial Museum brings awareness and insight into the rich industrial heritage of Franklin County and its role in America’s industrial history. The museum’s current exhibit, titled “Area Industrial Icons: Their Lives and Legacies” traces the lives of local entrepreneurs, their ingenuity, and the impact of their success on the Waynesboro area. The exhibit explores the formation of area industry through the contributions of men such as the Fricks, Geisers, Landises, and Groves. Display panels depict the growth of these industries from small shops with local clientele to major players with worldwide customers. Not only are the contents of the museum intriguing, but the building itself is a former church, designed by Frank Landis, co-founder of the original Landis Tool Company.
From Waynesboro Industrial Museum to Little Antietam Creek, Inc. (1.35 Miles) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Head northeast on Philadelphia Ave toward W 3rd St Take the 1st right onto W 3rd St Turn right onto Clayton Ave Take the 2nd left onto PA-997 S/State Hill Rd Turn right onto Lyons Rd Destination will be on the right
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400 ft 0.416 mi 0.281 mi 0.534 mi 240 ft
Little Antietam Creek, Inc. & Antietam Historical Assn. 8777 Lyons Road Waynesboro, PA 17268 (717) 387-2501 www.littleantietam.org (717) 658-6789 www.antietamhistory.org Little Antietam Creek, Inc. (LACI) strives to inspire and educate people of all ages in history and the process of historical and archaeological research. It is currently conducting excavations and restoring the David Stoner House, located on an 18th century farm near Waynesboro. Camps, classes and internships are offered to middle and high school students interested in getting involved and learning more about the process. Adults are welcome as well. Also exhibiting is Antietam Historical Association--dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and disseminating historical information pertaining to the region drained by the Antietam Creek and its tributaries in Franklin County, Pennsylvania and Washington County, Maryland.
From Little Antietam Creek, Inc. to Renfrew Museum & Park
(1.70 Miles)
1. 2. 3. 4.
240 ft 1.49 mi 587 ft 266 ft
Head northeast on Lyons Rd toward PA-997 S/Anthony Hwy Lyons Rd turns slightly right and becomes Welty Rd Turn left Slight left Destination will be on the left
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Renfrew Museum & Park 1010 East Main Street Waynesboro, PA 17268 (717) 762-4723 www.renfrewmuseum.org With more than 100 acres of relatively untouched land and 200 years of history, Renfrew Museum and Park is both a cultural and natural resource. The centerpiece of the property is the classic 1812 stone farmhouse presenting the story of the Royer’s who built it and the Nicodemus’ who preserved it. The second floor features a permanent display from the Snow Hill Cloister, a local 19th century celibate society. The property offers a Visitors Center in a typical bank barn, holding the permanent exhibit of prominent local potter, John Bell, and a new addition, the Wagon Shed room with its display of antique tools. In addition, visitors can see the Smoke House, Milk House, the 1852 Fahnestock House and Barn, talk to a resident potter and a cabinet maker, and tour the grounds. Upcoming events for this year include a summer Thursday night music series, August Civil War Encampment, September Heritage Day, October Pumpkin Fest, and memorable December Christmas on the Farm.
From Renfrew Museum to Preserving Our Heritage Archives & Museum (19.2 Miles) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Head southwest toward Welty Rd Turn left onto Welty Rd Turn left onto PA-16 W/E Main St Turn right onto PA-997 N/N Church St Turn right onto PA-997 N/U.S. 30 E/Lincoln Way E Turn left onto PA-233 N/Pine Grove Rd Destination will be on the right
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853 ft 587 ft 1.44 mi 11.6 mi 2.28 mi 3.59 mi
Preserving Our Heritage Archives & Museum 11191 South Mountain Road South Mountain, PA 17261 (717) 762-2367 www.preservingourheritage.homestead.com Centered in a one room schoolhouse on South Mountain, this organization works to educate the public about Quincy Township, Mont Alto, and other parts of the Greater Waynesboro area. Particular topics of interest include Mont Alto State Park, forestry, and political activities. The museum also boasts the largest single collection of original newspapers in the area from 1850-1923, all available to be viewed via microfilm.
From Preserving Our Heritage Archives & Museum to Emmanuel Chapel (4.9 Miles) 1. Head northwest on S Mountain Rd (toward Fahaney rd.) 2. Continue straight onto PA-233 S/Rocky Mountain Rd S 3. Turn right onto Campus Dr Destination will be on the right
1.1 mi 3.8 mi 331 ft
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Emmanuel Chapel 1 Campus Drive, Mont Alto, PA 17237 Just off Route 233 www.ma.psu.edu/33211.htm Self-guided Site Constructed in 1854, the chapel plays a large role in the history of the campus of Penn State Mont Alto, as well as its surrounding areas. Historians believe abolitionist John Brown taught Sunday School at the chapel and worshiped in the building shortly before his historic raid on Harper’s Ferry. Ironically, John Cook, one of John Brown’s raiders, was captured just steps from Emmanuel Chapel. In 1992, Penn State Mont Alto purchased the chapel from the Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania for $1 and renovated the chapel to the peaceful beauty of today.
From Emmanuel Chapel to Mont Alto Historical Society
(1.25 Miles)
1. Turn right onto PA-233 S/Park St 2. At stop sign or 997/233 intersection - continue straight Destination will be on the right
0.8 mi 0.365 mi
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Mont Alto Historical Society 3 N. Main Street Mont Alto, PA 17237 www.montaltoborough.com Mont Alto is a small community with a large history, connecting with John Brown, the Underground Railroad, and Civil War history. The Mont Alto Historical Society, founded in 2006, works to keep the town’s history alive and inform people of the historical importance of the town. Every two months, the historical society focuses on a different part of Mont Alto’s history and creates a display in the borough office. The society holds yearly events, including the period Christmas Service at Emmanuel Chapel on the Penn State Campus.
From Mont Alto Historical Society to PA Forest Fire Museum
(7.2 Miles)
1. Turn left onto PA-997 N/Anthony Hwy/S Main St 2. Turn right onto PA-997 N/U.S. 30 E/Lincoln Way E 3. Turn left onto PA-233 N/Pine Grove Rd Destination will be on the left.
4.9 mi 2.3 mi
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PA Forest Fire Museum in Caledonia State Park 101 Pine Grove Road Fayetteville, PA 17222 Across from Rangers Station www.paforestfiremuseum.org The museum’s mission is to preserve and showcase the heritage of forest fire protection while also celebrating Pennsylvania’s pioneers in forest stewardship. Museum officials use significant artifacts and interactive exhibits to trace the past and point to the future of forestry in Pennsylvania. In addition to these exhibits, the facility includes a library, training center, classrooms, volunteer accommodations, museum store, and administrative offices. The museum explores such conservation stewards as Joseph Rothrock, Gifford Pinchot, and Myra Dock. Children and adults are sure to enjoy the Smokey Bear exhibit with many “Smokey keepsakes,” such as lunch boxes, salt and pepper shakers, and figurines.
Arive at PA Forest Fire Museum in Caledonia State Park Spring Into History is sponsored by all sites in the tour and the Franklin County Visitors Bureau. FCVB invites you to Franklin County for year-round beauty, history, culture, and recreation. Please join us online, on Facebook, pin us, or give us a call. Your great moments are waiting in Franklin County!
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JULY 19, 2014
The 150th Commemorative Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth of Chambersburg will begin with pre-burning activities highlighted by a conversation with Robert E. Lee portrayed by Al Stone. This is one of Mr. Stone’s final performances in more than 25 years of portraying Robert E. Lee. Join us for this historical event!
A Civil War Re-enactment of the 1864 Confederate Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth of Chambersburg with lights. So real, you won’t believe it isn’t actually ablaze!
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