In accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Center for Disease Control , the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Office of Gov. Wolf, we have decided to close the Franklin County Historical Society. This closure will remain in effect until further directives are issued indicating it is safe to reopen the library and museum for tours.
We apologize for any disappointment and inconvenience.
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.
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Crossed Keys Newsletter
Upcoming exhibit for 2020
"Votes for Women"
A Movement Toward Equality - Celebrating
the 19th Amendment
EXTRA! EXTRA!
FCHS newest book has now arrived.
"Escapes From The Old Jail" by
Michelle Wade.
326 exciting pages telling the stories of the many escapes from the 1818/1880 Old Jail.
Order online TODAY! from the Gift Shop
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!
We will be closed to the public. We will not have Tours or Genealogy Research services available. This is due to the outbreak and control of the Coronavirus. Thank you for understanding. The Staff is not onsite due to "Lock Down".
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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). 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.
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Franklin County Historical Society
2020 College Scholarship Winner
FCHS is pleased to announce the scholarship winner for the 2020 year is Patrick Rowland. Patrick is from Greencastle Antrim HS, graduating with a 4.3 GPA. His dual major is Philosophy and Medieval Renaissance Studies and he has been accepted to Duke University. A self- motivated person, his work ethic, volunteer experiences, and awards are too numerous to mention. He is well deserving of this scholarship and we know his future looks very bright.
CONTACT US
Please DO NOT use "CONTACT US" for any research requests. Click this link - Genealogy Requests