CAEDC Awards Event 2026

Join CAEDC in celebrating the leaders and partners who help Cumberland County thrive. We’re now accepting nominations for our Annual Awards, honoring individuals and organizations that go above and beyond to advance progress, collaboration, and opportunity in Cumberland County. Nominations are open until February 24.

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Carlisle: A Historic Small Town

In spring 2022, Carlisle was one of 20 nominees in USA Today’s 10 Best Historic Small Towns. All nominees have small populations of less than 25,000 but are rich in fascinating history. Thanks to everyone's support, Carlisle was voted No. 4. Scroll through the highlights below to find…

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Historic Downtown Mechanicsburg

Mechanicsburg offers a charming downtown feel with galleries, casual dining, and specialty gift shops. Spend a day shopping and discovering this historic town. Shop Market Street: On Market Street, stop in The Rosemary House. They offer a great selection of tea, herbs, and a lovely…

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Tavern Tour West

Cumberland Valley has long been known as a transportation hub. Intersected by the Great Road, the county has a long heritage of hospitality as taverns dotted the rolling farmland to accommodate early travelers. In 1798 Carlisle, the county seat, had 24 taverns and a population of less…

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Tavern Tour East

Cumberland Valley has long been known as a transportation hub. Intersected by the Great Road, the county has a long heritage of hospitality as taverns dotted the rolling farmland to accommodate early travelers. In 1798 Carlisle, the county seat, had 24 taverns and a population of less…

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