CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — On Saturday, July 18, the Franklin County Visitors Bureau will remember the history of July 1864 at the Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth of Chambersburg. To honor the resilience, history and enduring spirit of Chambersburg, Cold Spring Hollow Distillery is offering a special spirit — 1864 Bourbon.
Cold Spring Hollow will be selling 1864 Bourbon throughout the day at Old Market Day and in the evening during the activities of 1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth of Chambersburg.
Chambersburg residents rebuilt the town after Confederates were ordered by Gen. Jubal Early to ransom the town for $100,000 in gold or $500,000 in Greenbacks. When the ransom demand was not paid, Gen. John McCausland fired the 100-year-old town on July 30, 1864.
The Chambersburg of today grew out of the ashes of the destruction. On Saturday, Chambersburg comes to life with history, artisans, music and more. A full day is planned.
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 9 a.m. | Old Market Day begins | Downtown Streets |
| 9 a.m.–8 p.m. | Stars, Stripes & Stitches Quilt Display | Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center Lobby |
| 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Masonic Temple Open House | South Second & Queen Streets |
| 1–3 p.m. | Dairy Princess & Court — Ice Cream Trail Promotion | Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center Lobby |
| 4–8 p.m. | Broad Street Fire Museum Open House | Broad Street |
| 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Shane the Balloon Guy & Face Painting (FREE) | Adjacent to Courthouse Plaza |
| 5:30 p.m. | Free Horse & Wagon Rides | Northeast side of Square |
| 6 p.m. | A Conversation with John Brown | Courthouse Plaza |
| 6:50 p.m. | What’s New at Coldspring Hollow Distillery | Courthouse Plaza |
| 6:55 p.m. (approx.) | Remarks from the Coalition to Protect Franklin County | Courthouse Plaza |
| 7 p.m. | A Cappella & Unplugged Finals | Courthouse Plaza |
| 9 p.m. | 1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth of Chambersburg | Courthouse Plaza |
For questions or more to explore in Franklin County, readers may contact Franklin County Visitors Bureau at 717-552-2977 or 866-646-8060 and visit ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com.
