Saturday, 14th December 10:00am to 4:00pm: Colonial Christmas at CI
We hope you will bring your friends and family to all these events (and our weekly Saturday Programs too).
For more information contact us and stay tuned for more announcements and press releases as we move forward
Collaborations and Outreach
At the Conococheague Institute we are proud to partner with organizations in the area that are in line with our mission to preserve our cultural and natural resources.
You can often find CI doing outreach and partner events and vice versa. Some groups even use CI as a host for some of their own programs.
Soar will be using CI's grounds and trails on May 4th and 18th. Walks start at 8am at the Visitor Center and are free to all. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and may bring identification books and binoculars. Free.
Check their Calendar of Events to find the location for specific dates, or email them at: info@natureandcultureinstitute.org.
To learn more about the Institute visit https://natureandcultureinstitute.org/
Event Sponsorships
Our Events are made Possible thanks to our Donors, Grants and Event Sponsors. To learn more about how you can support these great community events at CI contact info@cimlg.org
After successful growth, being named 2022 Non-Profit of the Year from the CVBA, outstanding educational programs, and national recognized programs CI is in an incredible position for a vibrant and exciting Event Year.
With smaller free educational events and workshops making our site accessible and open to all, larger holiday themed events for Bonfire Night and Christmas, an event sponsorship can make a huge impact on 1000's of members of the community, while having your business recognized in its support of our Cultural and Natural Resources.
Align your business with engaging, innovative programs and events that encourage a love and appreciation of our History and Natural Environment with families and donors of the Conococheague Institute. Our patrons are a mixture of highly educated, affluent members passionate about preserving our resources for the next generation, and families with young children interested in hands on experiences that will shape their lives and education.
We offer varying levels of sponsorships with associated benefits and are happy to work with you to create unique packages that meet your needs.
In-Kind Contributions
There are always more ways to give. After seeing our new Firelocks on the Frontier exhibit, longtime supporter Dennis Kubicki kindly donated a full set of accoutrements for a 17th century militia, including a matchlock musket, breastplate and helmet! These are wonderful additions that allow us to talk about how technology changed as societies evolved. Armor wasn’t worn by musketeers in European wars (instead being reserved for pikemen), but in North America was employed by settlers as protection against indigenous archery.
Finally the following businesses and individuals donated items for raffles for our Fundraisers. We’re incredibly grateful for these items and the raffle was a huge success. Cold Spring Hollow Distillery, Black Jacket Munitions, GearHouse Brewing Co, B-Sides Pints and Pies, Mercersburg Inn, Bradford Portraits, Viking Bags, Betsey Lillard, Gina Vitale, David Ditto, Matt Baer, Mary Poscover, Terri Scott, Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library, and Michaux Brewing Co.
Checkout Our Friends Viking Bags And Other Websites Born Tough And Elite Sports
Past Events 2024
Saturday, 1st June: 30th Anniversary Celebration: Welshfest 2:30pm to 6:00pm
The whole community was invited to celebrate 30 years at the Conococheague Institute with live performances of Welsh Music, Food & Craft Vendors, Historic Activities, Games and more!
Featuring:
- Back by popular demand the Rehoboth Welsh Choir will be performing a mini Cymanfa Ganu
- Local harpist Lauren Swain will play entrancing music on a Grand Harp,
- Forbes Road Frolic will delight with traditional 18th century Welsh and Gaelic tunes for fiddle, lute and cello!
Learn about Welsh Settlers on the Frontier, bake historic recipes in our Bake Oven, try your hand at archery, compete in traditional games, meet our staff and contributors and explore our newly unveiled exhibits.
Enjoy food and drink from Antietam Dairy, Michaux Brew Co, Roll Time, with many local craft vendors present.
Founding members and new visitors alike are welcome to learn about CI’s fascinating past and the future of the frontier!
Music and Presentations made possible thanks to Middletown Valley Bank, F&M Trust, the Franklin County Visitors Bureau and M&T Bank, and by donations from people like you.
No RSVP required, this is a free event for the community to honor the legacy of CI's founders, to remember those who have passed, and celebrate our bright future together.
Saturday, 9th November 12:00pm to 8:00pm: Bonfire Night
Learn about the history of the event with Guy Fawkes, engage in Tavern song and dance, games and festivities, archery, wildlife, food and drink, all culminating in an evening Bonfire program at 7pm. There will be craft vendors and food trucks available throughout the day, a special children’s entertainment performance by Ray Owens, a birds of prey presentation by Miller’s Wildlife and much more!
This is a free community event sponsored by Middletown Valley Bank, Washington County Visitors Bureau, Fast Ink, Liberty Auto & Tire, Americana Corner and M&T Bank.
