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Franklin County Visitors Bureau Invites the Community to Experience the 1864 Ransoming, Burning & Re

The Franklin County Visitors Bureau invites the public to step into Chambersburg’s extraordinary past and celebrate the spirit that rebuilt the community after the devastating events of July 30, 1864. The annual 1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth of Chambersburg living history portrayal returns on Friday, July 18, bringing history to life with dramatic lighting and atmospheric effects that recreate the moment the town was set ablaze.   The day begins at 9 AM with Old Market Day, a beloved street festival