Corvettes at Carlisle and at the Carlisle House
Alan & Jennifer The Vettes are back in force. Carlisle Events estimates that over 5000 Corvettes have arrived at the show grounds! James & Debra We are always happy to see our annual visitors at the Carlisle House, especially Alan and Jennifer for their 6th visit. James and Debra, here for their 3rd year, arrived […]
Kayaking in Michaux State Park, PA – AUGUST 11
Kayak Long Pine Run Resevoir REGISTRATION STILL OPEN! $15 per person 2 – 4pm or 4:30 – 6:30 CALL 717-486-5031 to register BY NOON ON AUGUST 7 Novice as well as experienced paddlers are welcome to participate in a relaxed 1.5 hour exploration of this quiet reservoir located in Michaux State Forest near Caledonia State […]
Carlisle Chamber of Commerce celebrates 100 years!
We attended the 100th anniversary celebration of the Greater Carlisle Chamber of Commerce last evening at the Carlisle Business Airport. Perfect weather with delicious hors d’oeuvres, Surf & Turf dinner and sweet treats from the Carlisle Bakery. We ended the evening with a great band under the Supermoon!
Civil War 150th – 1863 Invasion in the Cumberland Valley
Civil War 150th 1863 Invasion in the Valley was remembered at the Cumberland County Historical Society last evening with a presentation by Pvt. Patrick Farrell, portrayed by Carlisle attorney Hubert Gilroy. Patrick told of the Irish families in the Cumberland Valley and the grand contributions the Irish soldiers made for the cause. He also described […]
All Ford Nationals of Carlisle Events
All our 2013 Ford Nationals enthusiasts have gone now but had a super weekend. Several proudly showed off their SALEEN model mustangs here and at the show. Steve Saleen was at the show to sign autographs, and in the case of one of our guests with a beautiful red model, he signed the dash and […]
Dickinson College Graduation – Class of 2013!
The inn is ready to greet our wonderful Dickinson families, some for the last visit….. We are please though that several of our families have yet another current student and/or one to start this Fall. We do have a family with one graduating, one will be a Junior AND one will be Class of ’17! […]
Farmers on the Square – Carlisle PA
Farmers on the Square is officially open today for the 2013 season under the trees in the churchyard of the historic First Presbyterian Church on the Square. Pastor Jon rang the opening bell at 3pm, a market tradition dating back to 1693 at the Philadelphia market. Come and join the supporters and all the […]
Earth Day 2013 – Pennsylvania
Farm just north of Carlisle Pennsylvania Land of beautiful fields and streams! Our state is known for its agriculture – the largest industry in the state – and we salute our farmers and the beautiful farms in keeping our green areas GREEN! Kings Gap State Park Our fly-fishers and water conservationists help maintain the streams […]
Fly-Fishing in Carlisle PA – Season Opens Saturday
Trout season opens for the Carlisle area on Saturday, March 30! Come enjoy the many bountiful streams and spend a relaxing night at the Carlisle House. Need a guide? Tom’s Fly-Fishing Service is the best in the area and will pick you up right here at the door! Need rods, reels and waders….he has them […]
McCormick – The Spice of Life
We were most honored to be included in a specially reserved VIP tour of the McCormick Spice plant in Hunt Valley by two great friends who were former personnel. Not usually open to the public, we were given the red (white and blue) carpet treatment. Can you find us…. After being suitably garbed and wired, […]