More About America250PA Exhibits @ CCHS
Visit the Cumberland County Historical Society to view three special exhibits celebrating America250 in 2026.
Well Actually… Myths, Histories & Stories of Cumberland County Figures
March 20 – December 23, 2026 | Miller Gallery (1st Floor)
History is rarely a straight line. Over time, the true stories of our past are often polished, embellished, or entirely rewritten. Since the American Revolution (and before), Cumberland County’s historic residents have been given the same treatment. From the very well known Molly Pitcher to the sometimes forgotten Butcher Family, Cumberland County abounds with interesting pieces of the past. Explore this exhibit and learn what these figures have to say about the misinformation surrounding their stories as they dispel myths by declaring, “Well actually…”
Well Actually… Myths, Histories & Stories of Cumberland County Figures
March 20 – December 23, 2026 | Miller Gallery (1st Floor)
History is rarely a straight line. Over time, the true stories of our past are often polished, embellished, or entirely rewritten. Since the American Revolution (and before), Cumberland County’s historic residents have been given the same treatment. From the very well known Molly Pitcher to the sometimes forgotten Butcher Family, Cumberland County abounds with interesting pieces of the past. Explore this exhibit and learn what these figures have to say about the misinformation surrounding their stories as they dispel myths by declaring, “Well actually…”
Date & Time
April 21, 2026
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
04/22/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/24/2026, 04/25/2026 and 172 other dates
Location
Cumberland County Historical Society
Carlisle, PA
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