Carlisle Attractions

Carlisle was founded in 1751 and was home to James Wilson and George Ross, two signers of the Declaration of Independence. It was also home to Carlisle Indian School, the first non-reservation school for American Indians.

Carlisle Barracks

Home to the U.S. Army War College and the second oldest army post in the country. The base was founded in 1757 and first used in 1758. Hessian Powder Magazine Museum is also on site and features a variety of military artifacts and displays.

Disabled

Full facilities for persons with disabilities.

Cumberland County Historical Society Library and Museum

Exhibits at the Cumberland County Historical Society include one of America's oldest printing presses, woodcarvings, iron-furnace products and memorabilia from the Carlisle Indian School. A folk art gallery has a significant collection of work while the county orientation map features historical hightlights.

Address

Cumberland County Historical Society
21 North Pitt Street, Box 626
Carlisle, PA 17013-2945
United States

Phone 1 (717) 249-7610

Fax 1 (717) 258-9332

http://www.historicalsociety.com

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	16:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed
Close	20:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	14:00

Tips

The library has a 5$ user fee.

Trout Gallery

Located on Dickinson College campus, the Trout Gallery displays Century Art, Haitian Art and American Impressionism.

Address

Trout Gallery
Dickinson College, Box 1773
Carlisle, PA 17013-2896
United States

Phone 1 (717) 245-1711

Fax 1 (717) 254-8929

http://www.dickinson.edu/trout/

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed
Close		16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

Disabled

Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.