2009 Events

An evening of Colonial music, dance and pleasurable diversions. Date: Saturday, September 26 Location: At the Sign of the Green Tree Tavern (Jacob's Resting Place) Tickets: $5 For details, contact Marie Hegglin at Jacob's Resting Place, 717-243-1766

The Market at Washingtonburg September 18-20 Location: Army Heritage and Education Center (AHEC) Held: Friday, September 18, through SundaySeptember 20, HCI members assisted as guides for School Days visitors. Over the three days more than 11,000 visitors came to AHEC for this event!

Jefferson & Adams Held: Saturday, September 19 Location: Carlisle Theater, Carlisle, PA Hours: 7:00pm Cost: FREE (Tickets in Colonial Williamsburg are $12 each) Jefferson & Adams: A Stage Play, written by Howard Ginsberg and based on his original play, is the moving and powerful dramatization of the remarkable friendship between two Presidents of the United States--with the forthright Mrs. Adams always playing a major role. In a fast-paced series of encounters, we saw the turbulent relationship between Thomas Jefferson (portrayed by Colonial Williamsburg's interpreter Bill Barker) and John Adams (by veteran interpreter Sam Goodyear) as their friendship ignites, flourishes, ruptures, and resolves itself. The ever-perceptive Abigail Adams (Colonial Williamsburg's interpreter Abigail Schumann) acts as catalyst and motivator while steadfastly maintaining her own beliefs. The lives of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were so intertwined with the fate of America that by extraordinary coincidence--or was it an act of will?--both men died on the same day, on July 4th, on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The play spans 50 years of their friendship starting in the early days of the Republic, extending through two wars with England, and on through their vigorous retirement. They continually clash over foreign entanglements, domestic politics, and the proper role of federal government--debates which continue to this day. More than 800 people saw this performance, the largest audience ever for this Williamsburg Production! "Jefferson & Adams: A Stage Play" Presented by Historic Carlisle Inc. Produced by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, in association with the Jefferson Legacy Foundation Thanks also to

Summerfair - Candlelight Tours of the Army Heritage Trail Held: July 6 Location: Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle, PA Hours: 6:30 Cost: FREE Walk the paths of the Army Heritage Trail and relive the stories of military history with portrayals of local soldiers and their families. Click this link for an AHEC Location Map in Adobe pdf Format Part of the Army Heritage Trail

An Evening with President Theodore Roosevelt Held: June 25 Location: Old Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, PA Hours: 7:30 Cost: FREE In the Courtroom of the historic Old Courthouse on Carlisle's square, Joe Wiegand entertained a standing-room-only audience with his reprisal of President Theodore Roosevelt. As a one man theater show, Joe's T.R. shares stories full of adventure, laughter and inspiration. We all enjoyed Roosevelt’s adventures as rancher, Rough Rider and father of six in the White House as we relived the establishment of America's great National Parks, Forests, Monuments and Wildlife Reserves. Joe regaled us with the amazing stories of the frail young boy who built his body and dedicated himself to the Vigorous Life and the Square Deal. From bear hunts to the Panama Canal, from Africa to the Amazon, T.R.'s delightful stories came to life, and at the end President Theodore Roosevelt (for we had by then suspended all disbelief) was given a standing ovation by the assembled crowd! Joe Wiegand's Website

An evening of Colonial music, dance and pleasurable diversions. At the Sign of the Green Tree Tavern On October 18, the members of Historic Carlisle enjoyed an evening of revelry hosted by the Hegglins at Jacob's Resting Place B&B (aka the Green Tree Tavern)

French & Indian War 250th Commemoration Event July 7, 2008 Candlelight Tours of Colonial Carlisle The members of Historic Carlisle acted as colonial guides and led groups of visitors through the streets of historic Carlisle visiting French & Indian War era sites and landmarks. James Smith, whose murder trial included forensic evidence! Martha May - a camp follower.

French & Indian War 250th Commemoration Event Forbes Encampment at Carlisle 1758 In May of 1758, Brigadier General John Forbes launched a campaign to seize Fort Duquesne (now Pittsburgh) from French forces. General Forbes mustered troops in Carlisle and carved a road west (on what is now known as the Forbes Trail) for this historic victory. Relive the encampment of the 18th century troops in Carlisle as British and Colonial reenactment units bivouac for two days. Meet Gen John Forbes and witness the muster and drilling of troops, sick call, camp life and campfire cooking, children's puppet show, etc. In the evening, enjoy the music and merriment as colonial dancers demonstrate their intricate steps. Colonial services Sunday at the camp.

Regiments 77th Regiment of Foote, Montgomery's Highlanders, Grenadier Company 77th Regiment of Foote, Montgomery's Highlanders, Light Infantry MaryLand Forces, Dagworthy's Captain Trent's Company Augusta Battalion, Pennsylvania Provincials Roger's Rangers Donegal Riflemen (including Native Americans) The Pennsylvania German Regiment Weiser's Battalion, Pennsylvania Provincials

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2007 Annual Presentation and Celebration Frederick Douglass Revisits Carlisle "The saying of the poet that "The proper study of mankind is man," and which has been the starting point of so many lectures, essays and speeches, holds its place, like all other great utterances, because it contains a great truth and a truth alike for every age and generation of man." Extracted from Frederick Douglass's 1872 Address Before the Students of the Indian Industrial School - Carlisle, Pa entitled "SELF-MADE MEN". Read 'The Sentinel' coverage 10/12/07, 10/13/07, 10/17/07

2006 Annual Presentation and Celebration Ike and Mamie Eisenhower visit Carlisle with USO Dance and Show Read 'The Sentinel' coverage 11/4/06, 11/12/06

2005 Annual Presentation and Celebration The Return of George Washington In October 2005, President George Washington (in the guise of Bill Sommerfield) returned to Carlisle to muster the troops ready to quash the Whiskey Rebellion. While here he met and enjoyed conversation with a variety of local luminaries. Read 'The Sentinel' coverage 10/15/05

2004 Annual Presentation and Celebration President Lincoln in Carlisle President Lincoln and Mrs Faller talk after she has read to him a letter from her son John informing the family of his brother Leo's untimely death during the battle at Antietam.

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