Information about the Town at the Seat of Cumberland County
Carlisle Chamber of Commerce Vision: Our Vision is to be the recognized leader in fostering business development in the Central Cumberland County area.
Carlisle Chamber of Commerce Mission: To be a catalyst that will actively promote and support responsible economic growth in the Carlisle region, while continuing to provide enhanced benefits for our membership and a vibrant quality of life for our community.
212 N. Hanover St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-4515
The Housing Authority of the County of Cumberland assists low income individuals and families with rental assistance, senior housing, and public housing in the County of Cumberland. An application along with reference/criminal history checks are required for all applicants.
114 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-1315/717-249-5988
Carlisle Early Education Center, Day Care and Much More! Learning, Caring, Growing. Special Attention to Individual Needs. Day care for ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
Our heritage goes back to 1734, when a large settlement of sturdy, God-fearing Scots-Irish from Lancaster County established a Presbyterian Church at Meeting House Springs, located on the Conodoguinet Creek about two miles west of the Carlisle Public Square.
The first minister was installed there in 1739 and preached from a crude pulpit in a one-room log church. Eventually, Meeting House Springs proved to be too far removed from the new county seat of Carlisle, established in 1751, so the congregation moved to town in 1757 and subsequently built the edifice in which we worship today. Behind the old stone walls at Meeting House Springs endures what is left of our earliest heritage, an old church graveyard with stones that date back to 1744 – the oldest anywhere in Cumberland Valley.
Please continue your visit to our website and our church.
2A North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-4612
Founded in 1834, The Dickinson School of Law is the oldest law school in Pennsylvania and the fifth oldest in the country. Over the years, our graduates have included the nation’s finest attorneys, judges, government and corporate leaders, and legal educators. Our 1997 merger with Penn State expanded our reputation, network, and joint degree programs—complementing Dickinson Law’s legacy as an innovative leader in experiential education.
The Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC) was founded in 1992 to encourage creativity and self-esteem through exploration and appreciation of the visual arts. The non-profit art center opened inside a three-story building at 19 N. Hanover St. in August 1998.
The 1912 building is located in Carlisle’s downtown historic district. CALC now offer classes and workshops in five main areas: ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, copper enameling and arts-and-crafts,” Morgenthal says. “We have courses for children, teens, and adults.” CALC instructors are experienced art educators or working artists themselves. Many classes are geared for beginners. Course fees are based on the number of hours of instruction.
Many area Scout troops, home schoolers, and church groups have scheduled customized workshops at CALC. Groups can arrange single or multiple sessions in clay, photography, or a variety of arts-and-crafts. Three weeks notice is usually required to make arrangements for these events.
In addition to the classes and workshops, CALC volunteers host open studios each week in clay and photography — from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Another facet of CALC’s mission is fulfilled through its art exhibit programming in it’s art gallery. Six or seven shows are slated each year, and most feature works created by mid-state artists. Sculpted wood, paintings, pastels, basketry, ceramics, copper enameling, wildlife carvings, photography, and dolls are just a few of the media that have been showcased at CALC in recent years.
For further information about any of CALC’s programs, the annual Benefit Art Auction, or other activities, call the CALC message line, 717-249-6973, or visit the CALC website, www.carlislearts.org.
The Official Carlisle School District Website.
Carlisle School District has won awards for the website – and the technology that allows Teachers, Students and Parents to interact more efficiently.
623 West Penn St
Carlisle, PA 17013
717.240.6800
The mission of the Michael Lynn Shatto Foundation is to research, cultivate and build programs that assist and educate those who are burdened by mental health issues, chemical dependency or domestic violence – both physical and psychological. The institution supports individuals and organizations that embrace the foundation’s ideals and principals.
239 York Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-4666
Regular Business Hours:
Week Days 09:00AM-05:00PM
Saturday 09:00AM-12:00PM
Latest Collection at Post Office:
Week Days 05:15PM
Saturday 05:00PM
Phone: 1-800-ASK-USPS
For TTY service for the hearing impaired only, 1-877-877-7833.
66 W Louther St
Carlisle, PA 17013
1-800-ASK-USPS
The Union Fire Company No.1 was organized to provide fire protection for the citizens of Carlisle in 1789, the same year George Washington became President of the United States. Today, more than 215 years later, the Union continues to provide service to the area. In honor of all the men and women who have faithfully served the company, a portion of our old fire station has been dedicated to preserving their history. The original Meeting Room and Engine Room have been maintained in near original condition and contain a large portion of our proud history.
The Engine Room houses a 1929 American LaFrance engine along with other equipment and artifacts from our past. The Meeting Room is filled with many items – some of which date back to our origin – which any firefighting buff will find extremely interesting. A few of those items are shown on our museum page.
35 W Louther St
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-2123
