Opening date has been set for August 1st, and we will be following guidelines as suggested by the CDC.
The soft opening for August will be Thursdays through Saturdays, from 10:00 am. to 4:00 pm and a return to days Tuesday through Saturday by September. A mask is required as well as social distancing for tours and library research. In addition, you will need to call or use the provided appointment app below to make appointments for tours or research.
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.
MEMBERS ONLY
Crossed Keys Newsletter
What's New At FCHS
Upcoming exhibit for 2020
"Votes for Women"
A Movement Toward Equality - Celebrating
the 19th Amendment
CURRENT NEWS
** Donations **
Your contribution will help to support the Franklin County Historical Society on a daily basis and will enable us to continue to properly maintain our buildings. The thoughtfulness and continued interest in historic preservation and education by you, our supporter, is appreciated.
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FCHS-K is a 501(c)(3) organization under U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Your gift may be tax deductible according to law.
To Donate: Click on FCHS Gift Shop on the left. Scroll down on the store page and then click on Donations. Find the amount you wish to donate to FCHS-K. Again Thank You!
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). Other library times by appointment.
Group tours during open hours or by appointment. Groups larger than 8 should call into the Society to see if a docent is on duty for tour.
We highly recommend this!!
VOLUNTEERS WANTED 717-264-1667
We have something for everyone! Docents (Tour Guides), Librarians, Data Entry, Transcribers and more.
Please visit Upcoming Bus Tours
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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