Gilbert Williams
Interview of Gilbert Williams regarding his experience serving in the United States Navy.
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Fred Miller
Interview of Fred Miller regarding his experience serving in the United States Army.
Dean Otto
Interview of Dean Otto regarding his experience serving in the United States Army.
Cumberland Valley Railroad Employee: Alexander Wilt
When Alexander Wilt of Newville died in 1902, he was the longest serving employee of the Cumberland Valley Railroad.
Bloserville
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, newspaper editors encouraged readers to send items about their towns and villages, as well as the comings and goings of their neighbors, to share with the readers of their newspapers.
Christmas in Carlisle: 1930
“The town is now in holiday garb” proclaimed the Evening Sentinel newspaper on December 19, 1930. The Christmas tree on the Court House portion of the square was decorated solely with red lights, the tree on the Episcopal corner with yellow, and the Presbyterian corner with blue.
The Civil War Letters of James and Ann Colwell
When the Civil War erupted in 1861, James Colwell and his wife Ann were living in Carlisle, Pa.
Harriett Gumby: Life and Legacy
Remembering the life and legacy of Harriett Gumby. A Mount Holly Springs Heart and Soul event.
Distillery: Old Landmark Collapses in Carlisle
On the afternoon of Friday July 31, 1908, residents on East South Street in Carlisle heard a loud noise when a portion of the historic Cloyd house collapsed and practically demolished his neighbor’s summer kitchen.
Bridging the Gap: A Short History of the Cumberland Valley RR Bridge
When it was officially opened ceremoniously for traffic on January 16, 1839, the Susquehanna River bridge, also referred to as the Cumberland Valley Railroad Bridge, was intended to connect the Cumberland Valley with the Harrisburg and Lancaster Railroad.