spring into history 2015

Spring into History

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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. 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.

A Franklin County Ramble

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The Franklin County Visitors Bureau would like to thank our sponsors for this event:

Bunting’s Fireplace & Stove Inc., Dilly’s and Cumberland Wellness & Arts.

ContentsConococheague Institute .......................................................... 5Fendrick Library ..........................................................................6Buchanan State Park ................................................................... 7Fort Loudoun ............................................................................. 8Chambersburg Heritage Center .............................................10Franklin County Old Jail .........................................................11The John Brown House-Mary Ritner Boarding House ....13Allison-Antrim Museum ......................................................... 14Middleburg/Mason Dixon Exhibition at Earl’s Market .....15Waynesboro Historical Society .............................................. 16Waynesboro Industrial Museum ............................................18Antietam Historical Association .............................................19Little Antietam Creek, Inc. .....................................................20Renfrew Museum & Park ....................................................... 21Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum ........................................23Preserving Our Heritage Archives & Museum ..................24Emmanuel Chapel ...................................................................25Mont Alto Historical Society .................................................26PA Forest Fire Museum in Caledonia State Park ...............28

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What is a ramble?A ramble is a leisurely walk or travel to one place to

another without any specific or definite route or purpose. Spring into History is Franklin County

Visitors Bureau’s biggest ramble that allows visitors to explore history at their own pace.

This icon denotes locations with genealogy resources to help

visitors look into their pasts.

Key to History

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 30 acres of scenic farmland, wetlands, meadows, and trails. The site interprets the interactions between the first four ethnic groups who lived on the colonial frontier – Native Americans, Welsh, Scots-Irish, and Germans. See the mark these cultures left on the landscape, and learn about their way of life, beliefs, and religion. Walk through the authentic Four Square Garden as it is prepared for spring planting. 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! Costumed historical interpreters will guide you through two historic house museums and exhibits in the Welsh Barrens Visitor Center. Or, perhaps you will discover your family in the Institute’s library, housing more than 8,000 volumes of history (some very rare with a focus on the era of the French and Indian War) and providing access to a powerful on-line database of Early American research materials. Observe basketmaker Susan Matson throughout the day as she teaches a small group how to weave their own baskets. Shop for locally made handcrafts, organic heirloom vegetable seeds, and books on local history.

From Conococheague Institute to Fendrick Library (7.42 Miles)1. Head southwest on Bain Rd toward Royer Rd 0.661 mi2. Turn right onto Royer Rd 0.688 mi3. Turn right onto PA-75 N/Fort Loudon Rd 5.67 mi4. Slight left onto Buchanan Trail W/S Main St 0.398 mi

Destination will be on the left

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.

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Fendrick Library20 N Main StMercersburg, PA 17236(717) 328-9233www.fendricklibrary.org

Pick up a copy of the self-guided Mercersburg Historic Walking Tour

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 Washing-ton’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.

Mercersburg is a community that honors its past. The Fendrick Library is proud to be a part of that community. Through the preservation and acquisition of historical and ge-nealogical resources, the library’s staff and board members strive to protect and preserve Mercersburg’s heritage. Please use this opportunity to browse The Fendrick Library’s local History Room featuring photographs, memorabilia and ‘new’ historic collections from the past. Learn more about the fifteenth president while visiting the James Buchanan Room. Be sure to take a tour of the library to see all the changes and the new addition!

From Fendrick Library to Buchanan State Park (4.13 Miles)1. Head north on PA-16 W/Buchanan Trail W (toward Oregon St.)2. Continue to follow PA-16 W/Buchanan Trail W 3.49 mi3. Slight right onto State Forest Rd/Stoney Valley Rd 0.640 mi



Buchanan State ParkDirections to Site Pg. 4(717) 485-3948www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparksSelf-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 (6.52 Miles)1. Head Southeast on State Forest Rd/Stoney Valley Rd (toward PA-16/Buchanan Trail E)2. Turn left onto PA-16/Buchanan Trail E 0.11 mi3. Turn left onto Dickey’s Rd 0.05 mi4. Turn Left onto Mountain Rd 3.57 mi5. Turn left onto Fort Loundoun Rd/PA-75 0.65 mi6. Turn right onto Hawbaker Rd 0.5 mi7. Take right onto Lincoln Way/US-30 E 0.25 mi 8. Turn right onto Brooklyn Rd Destination will be straight ahead


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. Head north on Brooklyn Rd S toward U.S. 30 E/Lincoln Way W 0.705 mi2. Turn right onto U.S. 30 E/Lincoln Way W 12.1 mi3. Turn left onto S 2nd St 584 ft4. Turn left onto Lincoln Way E 492 ft


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Upcoming Events-Student Day at Fort Loudoun will be April 24.

-The Fort Loudon Historical Society will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Black Boys Rebellion on September 25,26 and 27, which commemorates the actions of James Smith and his Black Boys in their defense of the Conocheague Valley in 1765.

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. Head west on Lincoln Way E 52 ft2. At the traffic circle, continue straight onto Lincoln Way W 814 ft3. Turn right onto Hood St 597 ft4. Take the 1st right onto W King St 1,184 ft


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 285 ft Destination will be on the left


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From The John Brown House to Allison-Antrim Museum (12.67 Miles) 1. Head east on E King St toward N Harrison Ave 423 ft2. Take the 2nd right onto N 3rd St 610 ft3. Take the 2nd right onto Lincoln Way E 1,142 ft4. At the square turn left onto US-11 S/S Main St 5.19 mi5. Head southwest on US-11 S/S Main St 2.50 mi6. Turn left onto Kauffman Rd W 0.500 mi7. Slight right onto Browns Mill Rd 0.329 mi8. Head southeast on Browns Mill Rd toward Township Hwy 460 2.64 mi9. Continue onto N Allison St 0.790 mi10. Turn left onto Rowe Ave 489 ft11. Take the 1st right onto S Ridge Ave 1,165 ft

Destination will be on the right

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.

717-263-8986

Join us On the deck for your favorite foods and drinks!

Call Ahead for take-outRemember... Dilly’s is always easy to enter but hard to leave.

Watch Sporting Events on our 8’ big screen TV with surround sound.

Serving Breakfast • Lunch • DinnerDaily and Weekend SpecialsDinner for Two - $20 (appetizer, entree & dessert)

Breakfast served Monday thru Friday 7AM to 10AMSaturday 7AM to Noon and Sunday 11AM to 1PMHOURS:Monday thru Saturday- 7AM to 2AMSunday 11AM to 2AM

642 LINCOLN WAY WEST • CHAMBERSBURG, PA

MD Style CrabcakesLittle Neck Steamed ClamsCharbroiled Steak & BurgersPLUS a full dinner & sandwich menu and our own pizza!

FAX 717-263-8571



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 Walther Washington Smith, and artifacts from Carl’s Drugstore in Greencastle, which is the oldest, continuously operating drugstore in the United States. Because the area became one of the main arteries for the invasion of the North--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.

For Spring Into History 2015, Allison-Antrim Museum focuses on the lifestyle and customs of the Victorian era--the time period in which the museum house was home to the Irwin family. The special exhibit interprets the impact of mourning on daily life in the Victorian era. Without widespread immunization and a public health system yet to be evolved, mourning the loss of a loved one was common in Victorian households. This special exhibit allows visitors to step back in time and understand with greater clarity the lives of our ancestors. Karen Rae Mehaffey in her booklet The After-Life, Mourning Rituals and the Mid-Victorians explains the customs on display in the museum’s exhibit as “a celebration of the love they shared with one another, and a celebration of the spirit world they continually sought.”

From Allison-Antrim Museum to Mason Dixon/Middleburg (4.278 Miles)1. Head southwest on S Ridge Ave toward Leitersburg St 459 ft2. Turn right onto Leitersburg St 981 ft3. Turn left onto S Washington St 0.618 mi4. Head south on S Washington St 75 ft5. Take the 1st right toward US-11 S/S Antrim Way 141 ft6. Turn left onto US-11 S/S Antrim Way 3.66 mi Destination will be on the right


Middleburg/Mason Dixon Visit the Exhibition at Earl’s Market 15755 Pennsylvania Ave. (Center Square)Greencastle, PA 17263 (717) 263-1754www.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. Head north on US-11 N/PA Ave S toward East Ave/State Line Rd 161 ft2. Take the 1st right onto East Ave/State Line Rd3. Continue to follow East Ave 1.29 mi4. Continue onto State Line Rd 1.34 mi5. Turn left onto Hollowell Church Rd 3.15 mi6. Turn right onto PA-16 E/Buchanan Trail E 4.20 mi Destination will be on the right


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. Head southeast on Buchanan Trail E/W Main St toward Cleveland Ave 531 ft2. Take the 2nd right onto S Potomac St 0.265 ft3. Turn left onto W 3rd St 318 ft4. Take the 1st right onto Philadelphia Ave 400 ft Destination will be on the left


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 Antietam Historical Society (.8 mi)1. Start southwest on Philadelphia Avenue toward Snider Ave. .04 mi2. Take the 1st right onto Snider Avenue. .06 mi3. Take the 1st left onto South Potomac Street .7 miDestination will be on the right


Antietam Historical AssociationMeeting for breakfast and walking tour 9AM atThe Parlor House724 South Potomac Street, Waynesboro PA 17268(717) 658-6789www.antietamhistory.org

The Antietam Historical Association is dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting, and dis-seminating historical information pertaining to the region drained by the Antietam Creek and its tributaries in Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD. For Spring Into History 2015, Antietam Historical Association will be meeting at The Parlor House, 724 South Potot-mac Street, for a breakfast meeting at 9 AM, followed by a stroll through Green Hill Cemetery, 953 South Potomac Street. U.S. Medal of Honor recipient Henry Bonebrake is buried in Green Hill Cemetery.

From Antietam Historical Society to Little Antietam Creek, Inc. (1.36 mi)1. Head northest on South Potomac Street toward West 8th Street .3 mi2. Turn right onto West 5th Street .5 mi3. Stay straight and follow State Hill Road and follow as it turns into Route 997. .5 mi4. Take the 3rd right onto Lyons Road. .01 miDestination will be on the right

Little Antietam Creek, Inc. 8777 Lyons Road Waynesboro, PA 17268 (717) 387-2501 & (540) 319-3155www.littleantietam.org

The Stoner Farm, south of Waynesboro, PA was settled by German immigrants Johannes and Catrin Steiner in 1744 and has been continuously owned by the Stoner (originally Steiner) family ever since. There are three buildings remaining on the property dating to various periods of Stoner occupation; a brick house built in the 1850s, an 1832 stone and timber frame bank barn and an 18th to 19th century stone house. Little Antietam Creek, Inc (LACI) a non-profit organization that strives to inspire and educate people of all ages in historical and archaeological research is currently conducting archaeology and architectural research and restoration at the Stoner Farm. Archaeology has uncovered the remains of an early Stoner house, likely dating from the 1760s and possibly earlier. This discovery, along with research in the stone house have led us to some interesting conclusions about the origin of the stone house and use of the grounds around it. Come and see what we’ve found! The archaeological site will be open and excavations will be ongoing during the day. Not only will you see what we’ve found but you can watch as we make the latest finds. There will be displays of artifacts recovered from the site and a self guided tour through the stone house. And . . . somewhere . . . will be Flat Ben.

From Little Antietam Creek, Inc. to Renfrew Museum & Park (1.70 Miles)1. Head northeast on Lyons Rd toward PA-997 S/Anthony Hwy 240 ft2. Lyons Rd turns slightly right and becomes Welty Rd 1.49 mi3. Turn left 587 ft 4. Slight left 266 ft Destination will be on the left



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 Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum (5.26 Miles)

1. Head southest on East Main Street/PA 16 toward Enterpise Avenue. 5 mi2. The road turns slightly left and slightly right. Remain on Route 16. .13 miles3. Slight right. .13 milesDestination will be on left.

JULY 18, 2015

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Friday 6:30PMStep back in time to the Victorian era with Civil War dance at the Civil War Ball.

Saturday 9AM-4PMOld Market Day in downtown Chambersburg featuring more than 100 quality art & craft vendors, music & entertainment and food.

Saturday 6PM-10PM1864 The Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth of Chambersburg with lights! Leading up to the Burn-ing: performances by finalists in “Acapella + Unplugged: Bring Your Talent to Franklin Coun-ty.” Other events include other live and unplugged music, food, frosty drinks, Civil War Walking Tours, book signings, old-fash-ioned photos, history vignettes and more!

Join us for The Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth of Chambersburg! Celebrate the spirit of Chambersburg‘s

people after the destruction of the town and the strength they had to rebuild. Enjoy frosty drinks and food, book signings and Civil War walking tours. Don’t forget the live music! Come and

watch as the square lights up before your eyes!


Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum14325 Buchanan Trail EastWaynesboro, PA 17268www.montereypassbattlefield.org

The mission of the Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum is to inter-pret and exhibit artifacts related to the battle of Monterey Pass, the Pennsylvania Campaign of 1863, and the American Civil War as it related to Franklin County. The Battle of Monterey Pass was fought along a rugged mountain ridge, in a blinding thunderstorm, during the middle of the night on July 4 & 5, 1863, just one day after the close of the battle of Gettysburg. The battle eventually spilled into Maryland during the early morning hours of July 5th, making it the only battle to be fought on both sides of the Mason Dixon Line. Through these exhibits, the museum shall encourage audiences to examine the past and its relationship to our shared future. Expect at least forty-five minutes to view the museum.

From Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum to Preserving Our Heritage Archives & Museum (18.34 mi)

1. Head northwest on Buchanan Trail East toward Upland Road. Follow Route 16. 5.8 mi2. Turn right onto North Church Street and follow Route 997. 6.7 mi3. Take a slight right onto Park Street. 3 mi4. Turn right to stay on Route 233 1.6 mi5. Stay straight to go on South Mountain Road .3mi6. Take the 2nd left to stay on South Mountain Road 1 miDestination will be on left.

Saturday, April 18 - NoonAt noon, join veterans and other dignitaries from Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania will convene at the museum to remember the town’s local son, fallen Vietnam Marine CPL Joseph Brubaker. A flag raising ceremony, monument re-dedication and wreath laying is planned. Brubaker was killed in February, 1969 while serving as a crew chief on board a he-licopter that was shot down near Danang.

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.) 1.1 mi2. Continue straight onto PA-233 S/Rocky Mountain Rd S 3.8 mi3. Turn right onto Campus Dr 331 ft Destination will be on the right



Emmanuel Chapel 1 Campus Drive, Mont Alto, PA 17237 Just off Route 233www.ma.psu.edu/33211.htmSelf-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 0.8 mi2. At stop sign or 997/233 intersection - continue straight 0.365 mi Destination will be on the right

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 2015 Spring into History focuses on the Underground Railroad of the area. 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 4.9 mi2. Turn right onto PA-997 N/U.S. 30 E/Lincoln Way E 2.3 mi3. Turn left onto PA-233 N/Pine Grove Rd Destination will be on the left.


SAVE THE DATESNovember 10 – Special presentation: “Indian Lore of Eastern PA”

December 5 – Historic Christmas Service at Emmanuel Chapel.

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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, the FranklinCounty Visitors Bureau, and our advertisers Bunting’s Fireplace & Stove, Inc., Dilly’s and the Cumberland Wellness Center. FCVB invites you to Franklin County for year-round beauty, history, culture, and recreation. Please join us online, onFacebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or give us a call.

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Farms, festivals, history, hiking & so much more!

JULY 18, 2015

The Harriet Lane Johnston Symposium

For more information, contact the Mercersburg Historical Society at 717.328.2248, by visiting http://mhs.mercersburg.org or PO Box 115 Mercersburg, PA 17236.

June 10 - 9AM to 3:30PM

Held at the Edwards Room of Keil Hall at Mercersburg Academy

Tickets are $40 per person and includes a light breakfast and lunch

This symposium will celebrate the life and work of Harriet Lane Johnston, niece of Preisdent James

Buchanan who acted as First Lady of the United States during his presidency from 1857 to 1861.

Presentations will include talks on Harriet Lane’s roots to Mercersburg, her charity work, the Lane Family and

her final visit to Mercersburg.

Experience fall in Franklin County!

Farm fresh food, beautiful scenery, corn mazes, festivals & great moments await you...

SEPT. 26Townfest in downtown Mercersburg

OCTOBER 3Old Market Day in down-town Waynesboro

OCTOBER 17AppleFest in downtown Chambersburg

WEEKENDSIN FALLCorn Maze & Festival Fun at Stoner’s Dairy Farm in Mercersburg

OPEN DAILYSEPT. 20-NOV. 3Reynolds Fall Farm Family Fun in Waynesboro

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