The Franklin County Historical Society – Kittochtinny is headquartered in the Old Jail on King St. in historic Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The society offers tours of the Old Jail and John Brown House Museums and access to our extensive Franklin County Genealogy Library.
The society serves as a valuable resource for genealogical researchers, history enthusiasts, and the community at large, preserving and showcasing the rich heritage of Franklin County.
Current & Prospective Members
Members enjoy back issues of the Crossed Keys Newsletter and FREE access to local papers through Newspapers.com.
Click here for a list of Franklin County newspapers free with your membership!
Click on the logo > to learn more about the America 250 Celebration. 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…”.
Volunteers Needed to Haunt the Jail this Halloween!! October 2024
Volunteer groups (organizations, businesses, clubs, schools etc) will be assigned an area in the jail to decorate using the theme "Haunted Hollywood" ~ Then dress up in themed costumes and scare visitors on the nights of October 18th & 19th and October 25th & 26th, from 7:00 til 10:00. Groups should be at least 3 to 5 people. If you are interested in being part of our event please contact Neil Rensch - president@franklinhistorical.org
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Civil War Graves Walking Tour
Cedar Grove Cemetery ~ Chambersburg, PA
This self-guided tour takes visitors through the 170 year old cemetery where many townspeople took refuge during the Burning of Chambersburg in 1864.
This tour highlights memorials of several Civil War Soldiers, significant Civil War Era townspeople, and even two Confederate soldiers.
Written by Sue Burkey for FCHS-K and the Cedar Grove Cemetery Company (C) 2024
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On July 13, 2024 in commemoration of the 160th Burning of Chambersburg, FCHS-K and Cedar Grove Cemetery Company hosted a tombstone dedication in honor of Louisa Brand, heroine of the Burning. You can learn more about Louisa and her peers in the "Civil War Graves Walking Tour" above.
Volunteers clean and re-set grave markers at Brown's Mill Cemetery in Spring 2024
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Thank You to the Following Haunted Jail 2024 Sponsors
Phone: 717-264-1667
175 E King Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Genealogy Library Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
Old Jail & John Brown House Museum Tours:
Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM
John Brown House tours check in at the Old Jail