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, […]
Save the Carlisle Theatre
Photo-Cumberland County Historical Society The Carlisle Theatre, originally called The Comerford, opened its doors in May of 1939. It was by far the grandest of three movie “palaces” all within a block of one another and was the first centrally air conditioned building in Carlisle. The Theatre was built in the Art Deco style known […]
Dickinson College Basketball Team Advances to NCAA Tournament
Congratulations! The Dickinson College mens basketball team won the 2013 Centennial Conference Championship Saturday evening by beating top-seeded Franklin and Marshall 64-40 and advances to the NCAA Tournament March 2nd. This marks the first time since 1997 that the Dickinson team has made it to the NCAA finals…what a great year and send-off for President […]
Love is in the Chilly Air!
The Carlisle House is full of the family and friends of Evian and Stephan as they leave for their wedding ceremony today. Stephan is stationed with the Army in Wiesbaden Germany and he and Evian chose our historic town and the Carlisle Ribbon Mill for their celebration and festivities. We wish them a lifetime […]
First Night Carlisle
There is still time to join the fun and come out New Year’s Eve for First Night Carlisle…we have several rooms available! The festivities, events,and shows begin at 6pm and are showcased in historic venues around the downtown…all walkable from the Carlisle House. At midnight join the countdown to 2013 with hundreds of revelers as […]
White Christmas
We had just enough snow that we have a white Christmas. Merry Christmas to all. We send a very special greeting and thank you to all our service members, especially those far from home.
Deneen Pottery – St Paul: A most interesting visit
While visiting my sister, Helen, in the Minneapolis area last week, we scheduled a very special visit to the Deneen Pottery company. Deneen is the amazing family business that was founded by Peter and Mary Deneen and is celebrating its 40th year – 1972-2012! They produce the beautiful signature mugs and gift items that so […]