Chambersburg Heritage Center & Gift Shop

Chambersburg Heritage Center & Gift Shop The Chambersburg Heritage Center is an interpretive center, exploring five areas of historical merit in Chambersburg and Franklin County.

The Heritage Center & Gift Shop at 100 Lincoln Way East is an excellent place to explore the history and culture of the area. This historic building located on the southeast corner of Chambersburg’s Memorial Square in the National Historic District is a renovated 1915 marble bank building, the former Valley National Bank. The Chambersburg Heritage Center opens the door to the distinctive history of Franklin County and its communities.

Something new! The Heritage Center now has a table across from our Gift Shop displaying items from the Foundry Art Marke...
06/01/2026

Something new! The Heritage Center now has a table across from our Gift Shop displaying items from the Foundry Art Market. This is just a sampling of what you can find at the Foundry Art Market, which is located just across the square at 54 Lincoln Way West. If you are visiting the Heritage Center and you see an item on the display table that you wish to purchase from the Foundry, you can simply use your cell phone to capture the QR Code on the table sign to go to the Foundry’s website and purchase the item online. Show proof of purchase to the Heritage Center Staff, and we will bag it up for you! It’s that simple. And, of course, don’t forget to shop the Heritage Center Gift Shop for all of your Chambersburg related gift items …and take a tour of our Museum to learn more about this interesting and historic town!

05/19/2026

The heat is on! When it’s hot outside and you need a COOL place to go, stop by the Heritage Center Museum and Gift Shop! Not only do the gorgeous marble walls of the building keep the place “cool”, but there are lots of “cool” displays to see in the Museum and plenty of “cool” items to browse in our Gift Shop! We’re open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. If you come to visit …that would be so cool! 😉

05/01/2026

HISTORICAL TIDBIT: Did you know that the Heritage Center was originally built to be a bank? That’s right! It was built in 1915 as the Valley National Bank and was used for this purpose until the 1970s. After that, the building was used for various purposes until it became the Heritage Center in 2004. The building is constructed of marble that was transported from the state of Georgia in order for it to be fireproof. You can still view the bank vault at the back of the museum, which now houses our printing press display.

We were so happy to have 3rd graders from Shalom Christian Academy visit the Heritage Center today! We hope you learned ...
04/24/2026

We were so happy to have 3rd graders from Shalom Christian Academy visit the Heritage Center today! We hope you learned lots about Chambersburg history and had fun while here.

NEW GIFT SHOP ITEMS! Several new items have been added to our Heritage Center Gift Shop. They include Pennsylvania Dutch...
04/16/2026

NEW GIFT SHOP ITEMS! Several new items have been added to our Heritage Center Gift Shop. They include Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs, Amish dolls, puzzles, coasters, ornaments, coloring books and a lovely new book titled Amish Country: A Pictorial View. Of course, we still have our regular selection of Chambersburg items that include stickers, magnets, keychains, postcards, cups, T-shirts, books, candles, and peach-themed items. And, if you’re looking for Franklin County’s “America 250” T-shirts, we’ve got those too! If you’ve never been to the Heritage Center Gift Shop, you’re in for a treat! And if you haven’t been here for a while, you really need to check out the new merchandise. We look forward to seeing you soon!

SPRING SALE at the Gift Shop! Come shop for 50% off all sweatshirts and hoodies for a limited time only! We also have a ...
04/06/2026

SPRING SALE at the Gift Shop! Come shop for 50% off all sweatshirts and hoodies for a limited time only! We also have a clearance shelf offering 50% off through the end of April. This shelf includes miscellaneous items, such as T-shirts, books and more. Don’t miss out on these great deals while supplies last!

Stop by the Heritage Center to view our new museum display! A very rare printing press from the 1800’s that was once dis...
04/02/2026

Stop by the Heritage Center to view our new museum display! A very rare printing press from the 1800’s that was once displayed in the original Public Opinion newspaper building on Third Street in Chambersburg has been donated to the Heritage Center by Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Drawbaugh. This printing press is a notable piece of American printing history, representing the transition from wooden to all-iron hand presses. This was the first all-iron press produced by R. Hoe & Company in New York. A press with a low serial number such as “1544” likely dates from the 1820s to early 1830s. Because they were shipped unassembled, surviving presses that have all original, working parts and legible, undamaged serial plates such as this one are extremely rare.

Since 2017, the printing press has been housed in a building on the square (next to the Veroni Café) when the Public Opinion had moved locations. The relocation of the printing press to the Heritage Center was coordinated by Chris Drawbaugh and carried out by the great guys who work at P&P Hauling, and it was no easy task since the printing press is extremely heavy. It had to be taken apart, moved in pieces, and put back together in the Heritage Center. It is now housed in the “vault” along with the original newspaper hangers that include several old issues of the Public Opinion newspaper. Many thanks to the Drawbaughs for this amazing donation, and to P&P Hauling for their moving expertise!

Step into local history at the Heritage Center inside the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of CommerceDid you know the Chamb...
03/04/2026

Step into local history at the Heritage Center inside the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce

Did you know the Chamber is home to a Heritage Center filled with exhibits that showcase the rich history, businesses, and community leaders who shaped our region? From historic artifacts to stories of innovation and growth, it is a hidden gem right here in downtown Chambersburg.

We are happy to offer private tours of the exhibits for small groups, organizations, students, and visitors who want to learn more about our community’s story.

Interested in scheduling a private tour? Contact us today to set up a time at 717-264-7101. We would love to share the history of the Cumberland Valley with you.

❄️Special IceFest Hours ❄️We're open this week, M-F from 8am to 1pm and Saturday, Jan. 31 from 9am to 2pm. Check out our...
01/27/2026

❄️Special IceFest Hours ❄️

We're open this week, M-F from 8am to 1pm and Saturday, Jan. 31 from 9am to 2pm. Check out our IceFest and Chambersburg merch during the festival.

We're the white marble building on the square at 100 Lincoln Way East in Chambersburg.

We have IceFest Pa Hoodies & Sweaters! Kick the cold temperatures and stop in soon.
01/05/2026

We have IceFest Pa Hoodies & Sweaters! Kick the cold temperatures and stop in soon.

Address

100 Lincoln Way E
Chambersburg, PA
17201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 1pm
Tuesday 8am - 1pm
Wednesday 8am - 1pm
Thursday 8am - 1pm
Friday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+17172647101

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