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AROUND CARLISLE We are proud that Carlisle has been designated a Preserve America Community. Preserve America is a White House initiative in cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation; the U.S. Departments of Defense, Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, and Education; the National Endowment for the Humanities; the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities; and the President's Council on Environmental Quality. We would like you to enjoy Carlisle in all its varied aspects. The links on this page will take you to a wide variety of web-sites for a multitude of organizations in Carlisle.

	Dickinson College                                                                    Visiting Dickinson Chartered in 1783 and founded by Benjamin Rush, Dickinson was the first college chartered in the newly recognized United States. It was named in honor of John Dickinson, penman of the American Revolution and a signer of the U.S. Constitution. It is a highly selective, private residential liberal-arts college known for its innovative curriculum. Its mission is to offer students a useful education in the arts and sciences that will prepare them for lives as engaged citizens and leaders. The 180-acre campus of Dickinson College is located in the heart of historic Carlisle, Pa. The college offers 41 majors with an emphasis on international studies, has more than 40 study-abroad programs in 24 countries on six continents and offers 13 modern languages. Return to top
	Penn State Dickinson School of Law The Dickinson School of Law, was founded in 1834 by the Hon. John Reed. It is Pennsylvania's oldest school of law, and is the fifth oldest in the United States. Alumni include no less than five governors, three U.S. senators, and more than 100 federal, state and county judges! And of course there are many prominent lawyers and civic leaders, too numerous to count, who claim Dickinson as their legal alma mater. Assimilated as a unit of the Pennsylvania State University in 200???, The Penn State, Dickinson School of Law embraces the UniversityÕs mission to improve Òthe lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the worldÓ through exemplary legal teaching, scholarship, and service.Return to top
	Carlisle Barracks For more than 200 years, Carlisle Barracks has been at the forefront of pioneering military education and innovative measures to prepare for a changing world. That tradition continues today as the small Pennsylvania post has played host and played a role in many major military and historical American history events. It is part of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command and is the site of the U.S. Army War College. It is the nation's second oldest active military base. Return to top
	Historic Carlisle Inc. "Historic Carlisle, Inc. is a non-profit corporation. Its mission is to recognize and promote the history of Carlisle and Cumberland County. The mission is accomplished through annual presentations and celebrations, educational programs, and the installation of Wayside Markers." Return to top
	Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Since 1955, the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB), with studios in Carlisle and Harrisburg, has grown from a small, local dance studio to an internationally renowned classical ballet school and performing company. Under the guidance of Artistic Director Marcia Dale Weary, CPYB provides exceptional dance training for beginning to pre-professional dancers in Central Pennsylvania and enhances the cultural climate of the region through ballet performances. As a school, CPYB has produced an incredible number of professional dancers who have worked with or are currently performing with top companies in the world. In August 2001, the New York Times dance critic Joseph Carman said, "London, Paris, St. Petersburg, and New York are well known for their first-rate ballet academies, training many of the best dancers in the classical form. Add to that list Carlisle, PA, a town with fewer than 20,000 people and a modest economy driven by state government jobs and the defense industry. Marcia Dale Weary and her Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet have produced dancers well known in the ballet world." In January of 2004, CPYB was featured on the cover of Dance Teacher Magazine. In an article entitled "Marcia's Magic." Kristin Lewis wrote, "She produces students who have the whole package - attention to detail, early technical development and a broad socialization into the arts. It seems a given that companies nationwide will continue to be stocked with her dancers for many years to come."Return to top
	Greater Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce "For the last 95 years our mission has been to serve as a catalyst actively promoting and supporting responsible economic growth in the Carlisle region, while continuing to provide enhanced benefits for our membership and vibrant quality of life in our community." Return to top
	Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau You're traveling on the right path when you choose Cumberland Valley as your destination. But, perhaps you'd like some guidance along the way? The Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau will be happy to assist you. Their staff can provide you with online information and printed brochures about our attractions and events. They are a great resource for advice about our area's restaurants, meeting sites and lodgings. They're in-the-know about family activities, special events and can really help you choose all the things to do in this region. The friendly people of Cumberland Valley have been helping visitors since 1750 - we're even easier to connect with in 2010. Return to top