Serving Franklin, PA and Washington, MD Counties
Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD

You’re using one of your ten free stories.

Don’t miss out on local news. Subscribe today. (First month is just 99¢!)

Franklin County Historical Society hosts African American exhibit

CHAMBERSBURG–The Franklin County Historical Society has announced a new temporary exhibit, “This is Their Story: African American Community History of Chambersburg”, curated by Shippensburg University student Madison Groninger.

The exhibit focuses on local Black veterans and outstanding women and their oral histories. The exhibit is based on the book, “An All American Town: An Oral History of the African American Community of Franklin County, PA” by historian C. Bernard Ruffin III.

The free exhibit may be viewed through Aug. 31 at The Franklin County Historical Society, 175 E. King St., Chambersburg.

Share this:

First 10 stories FREE!

Already a subscriber? Login here.

Click Image For More Info

View All Advertisers

Click Image For More Info

View All Advertisers

Weather Icon
64°

Weather Forecast

Sunday, May 10
Weather icon
65°F
light rain
Monday, May 11
Weather icon
53°F
light rain
Tuesday, May 12
Weather icon
59°F
clear sky
Wednesday, May 13
Weather icon
58°F
light rain
Thursday, May 14
Weather icon
55°F
broken clouds
Please log in to save your location.