West Shore Historical Society

08/25/2026

More photos from our Red, White, & Blue BBQ!

08/25/2026

Shea Quinn getting ready to play at the Red, White, & Blue BBQ.

08/25/2026

West Shore Historical Society presents Cumberland County Historical Society President Pat Ferris with a small token of our gratitude. At the Red, White, & Blue BBQ.
Photo by Sydney Ernst.

08/25/2026

Our Red, White, & Blue BBQ fundraiser was a great success! Thank you to all those who attended and supported us. A special shout out to Cumberland County Historical Society - we couldn't have done it without you! And a huge thank you to our sponsors: Gary Russell, Charlie Stone, Bobby Rahal Automotive, Dockside Willie's, Tequila Willie's, Duke's, The Jack Murray Family and Lamar Advertising!

More photos to come!

08/23/2026

Friends of Peace Church scheduled to take ownership of the historic 227 year old Peace Church. PennLive.com highlights the history of the church throughout the years and the preservation work to keep it as a timepiece in our local history.

The 227-year-old Peace Church has been owned by the state since 1967. It will soon transfer ownership to a nonprofit.

08/20/2026

Two athletic legends captured by local historian, James Steinmetz.

On this day in Cumberland County history—August 20, 1953—baseball legend Cy Young pauses to look at a photograph of Olympic champion and Carlisle Indian School alumnus Jim Thorpe while visiting the bar of the historic James Wilson Hotel in Carlisle.

Captured through the lens of photographer James Steinmetz, this remarkable image brings together two of America's greatest sports icons in one unforgettable moment.

📸 Photo by James Steinmetz from the Cumberland County Historical Society collections.

08/19/2026

Red, White & Blue BBQ ticket sales end tonight. While there are still tickets available for the event, Tastings are almost sold out - the 5:15 seating is the only one still available! Take a taste test through history with Cumberland County Historical Society's Matthew March as he shares information on famous folks in history and their favorite drink! To recognize the Scots-Irish signers of the Declaration of Independence - whiskey and Irish Shortbread, Col. William Thompson leading his soldiers - Rum, bread cheese and meat (soldiers rations.) AND MORE! Here's the link:

Please join us on August 22, 2026, for a day of food, music, and libations on the beautiful grounds of the Peiffer Memorial Arboretum and Nature Preserve in support of the West Shore and Cumberland County Historical Societies. Catering provided by Mission BBQ, music by Shea Quinn, Trivia by Cheaters...

08/16/2026

Happening at Peace Church right now! Harrisburg Harp Orchestra. They are wonderful!

08/16/2026

We're getting ready for the Red, White & Blue BBQ. Corn toss and raffles are ready to go! Last day for tickets is Wednesday, Aug. 19. Here's the link:
https://www.historicalsociety.com/product/red-white-blue-bbq-ticket/

08/13/2026

Many thanks to Lamar Advertising for donating prime billboard space for our Red, White & Blue BBQ! Catch the sign at Third St. & Market in Borough of Lemoyne, PA! Designed by our own Marlene Bayer!

Tastings with Matthew are selling out. There are a small number of seats available for the 2:00 and 5:15 sessions. 2:45 & 3:30 are sold out!!!

Still need tickets?
https://www.historicalsociety.com/product/red-white-blue-bbq-ticket/