Appointments are no longer required for tours or use of the genealogy library.
WHO WE ARE
Mission Statement:
The object of the Franklin County Historical Society - Kittochtinny shall be to foster increased knowledge of the history of Franklin County and the Cumberland Valley through a museum and library, to publish papers of the corporation at irregular intervals, to oversee property and assets received, and to promote preservation of historic sites.
Please visit the FCHS Online Gift Shop. We have over 500 items for sale: new and used books, old newspapers, etc.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED 717-264-1667
We have something for everyone! Docents (Tour Guides), Librarians, Data Entry, Transcribers and more.
CURRENT NEWS
What's New At FCHS
Franklin County Historical Society is a Blue Star Museum
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…”.
Click "250" to view video about America 250 Celebration!!!!
MEMBERS ONLY
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HOURS OF OPERATION
Museum tours and Library are open November through April. (Thursday to Saturday 10am to 4pm) and May through October (Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 4pm). Please note that the last tour must start by 3pm.
Group tours by appointment. Groups larger than 8 should call into the Society to see if a docent will be available.
Please visit Upcoming Bus Tours
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New Video to watch.....
"In The Footsteps Of John Brown"
To stop slide - hover mouse over slide.
CONTACT US
175 East King Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone 717-264-1667
Please DO NOT use "CONTACT US" for any research requests. Click this link - Genealogy Requests
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** Donations **
To Donate: Click on FCHS Gift Shop above. Scroll down on the store page and then click on Donations. Find the amount you wish to donate to FCHS-K. Again Thank You!