Carlisle Uncut: Stories off the Beaten Path is a series of stories produced by first year students during the Campus Media Pre-Orientation program. 10 students arrived on a Sunday, interviewed people on Monday, edited on a Tuesday and aired their stories on WDCV by Wednesday morning. It was a fast paced introduction to audio journalism, storytelling and learning about their new home of Carlisle through the eyes of the individuals who live here. We will post a new story every day this week until all 5 stories are told.
Carlisle’s Dark History
Carlisle might seem like a sleepy little town with lovely historic buildings lining the streets but its history tells tales of much darker times. Local historian, journalist and author, Joseph Cress takes us on the true crime tour of Carlisle’s past. From murder in the courthouse to 3 murdered girls in the woods, from strained town-gown relations to old men fighting with canes at the square, we will take you through a history of Carlisle that may surprise you.
To learn more about Carlisle’s history please consider purchasing and reading some of Joe’s books and consult with the knowledgeable folks at the Cumberland County Historical Society.
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- Joseph Cress has written 5 books about the history of Carlisle and Cumberland County
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- Babes in the woods historical marker
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- Joseph Cress giving our students a guided tour of Carlisle and its history
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- The old courthouse
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- Molly Pitcher Grave
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- Wilhelm Schimmel’s work
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- Wilhelm Schimmel’s work
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- Carlisle House-site of the funeral home in the Babes in the Woods Story
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- John Faller Jr. Headline
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- Wilhelm Schimmel’s work
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- Joseph Cress has written 5 books about the history of Carlisle and Cumberland County
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- Joseph Cress has written 5 books about the history of Carlisle and Cumberland County
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- Dickinsonian article about the Firemen riot
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- Dickinsonian article about President Peck in asylum
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- Dickinsonian article about President Peck in asylum
