About Carlisle, PA
Carlisle is a college town located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania in the Cumberland Valley. During the colonial days, it was known as a military supply post and today, it is known for its historic sites and multi-cultural events. Major attractions in Carlisle are historic downtown and the Army Heritage Trail at AHEC. Each year, Carlisle hosts 10 seasonal automotive events including the "Ford Nationals" and "Corvettes and Carlisle." Carlisle is home to Dickinson College, Dickinson School of Law of Penn State University and the U.S. Army War College. One of the best places to visit when you are in Carlisle is the Cumberland County Historical Society. Famous persons from Carlisle include Molly Pitcher, the Revolutionary War heroine and Jim Thorpe, an Olympic athlete.
Carlisle, PA Cumberland County, PA [Army Heritage Trail at AHEC](http://www.carlisle.army.mil/ahec/index.cfm Dickinson College Dickinson School of Law U.S. Army War College Cumberland County Historical Society
