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Franklin County Visitors Bureau Announces Winners of "It Is Always The Right Time To Do The Right Thing" Essay Contest

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Franklin County Visitors Bureau knows doing the right thing shaped American history. It launched the nation and shaped African American history and women's history. It catalyzed civil rights and environmental rights. Doing the right thing is how history plays out every day in the lives of ordinary people. Each year, it inspires Franklin County Visitors Bureau's "It Is Always The Right Time To Do The Right Thing Essay Contest."

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  • Franklin County Visitors Bureau announces winners of annual essay contest with a theme of it is always the right time to do the right thing.
  • CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Franklin County Visitors Bureau knows doing the right thing shaped American history.
  • Each year, it inspires Franklin County Visitors Bureau's "It Is Always The Right Time To Do The Right Thing Essay Contest."
  • For more information, visit ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com regularly or contact the Franklin County Visitors Bureau at 866.646.8060 for information on 11/30 Visitors Center activities.

Franklin County Visitors Bureau Celebrates Women's History Throughout March

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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Women's history comes to life at Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center in downtown Chambersburg with the Wall of Women, a display of valiant women. Role models inspire, and the Wall of Women is a tribute to inspiring women--highlighting local, regional, national, and international women of influence. A valiant woman does not need to be well-known by many people. Women are courageous everyday and often do not recognize their own courage.

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  • Franklin County Visitors Bureau celebrates inspirational women throughout Women's History Month and offers a special event on March 25 to celebrate heroic and courageous women.
  • CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Franklin County Visitors Bureau and 11/30 Visitors Center are gearing up for a March celebration of women.
  • The Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center offers an exhibit of famous women in Franklin County history.
  • For more information, visit ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com regularly or contact the Franklin County Visitors Bureau at 866.646.8060 for information on 11/30 Visitors Center activities.

Franklin County Visitors Bureau Celebrates Ben Franklin Day With Community Mixer

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB) celebrated Benjamin Franklin, Franklin County's namesake, on the evening of his 317th birthday. The 11/30 Visitors Center transformed to the "Spirit of Independence Tavern on 11/30" to host more than 175 tourism partners and members of the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance at a Ben Franklin Day Mixer. Three centuries after his birth, Americans still know about Benjamin Franklin-- his level-headed advice, his community-minded inventions, and his passion for independence.

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  • Franklin County Visitors Bureau resides in a county named for Ben Franklin and celebrated the amazing man an community of Franklin County with a special Ben Franklin Day Mixer.
  • CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB) celebrated Benjamin Franklin, Franklin County's namesake, on the evening of his 317th birthday.
  • Also presented at the Ben Franklin Day Mixer was the Franklin County Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) of the Year 2022 Award.
  • Franklin County Visitors Bureau is proud to represent Franklin County PA.

Franklin County Visitors Bureau Celebrates Ben Franklin Day on January 17 With Community Mixer

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Franklin County Visitors Bureau is celebrating Franklin County namesake, Benjamin Franklin, on his birthday, January 17, with a Cumberland Valley Business Alliance Mixer at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center, 4:30 PM to 7 PM. January 17 is celebrated nationally as Benjamin Franklin Day, to remember an exceptional, accomplished, and dedicated man.

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  • Franklin County Visitors Bureau is celebrating Ben Franklin Day on January 17 with a birthday mixer, including Benjamin Franklin look-alike, Benjamin Franklin Jeopardy, and the first Franklin County Visitors Bureau Community Impact Award.
  • CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Franklin County Visitors Bureau is celebrating Franklin County namesake, Benjamin Franklin, on his birthday, January 17, with a Cumberland Valley Business Alliance Mixer at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center, 4:30 PM to 7 PM.
  • Franklin County Visitors Bureau is awarding the Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance (CVBCA) with a $7000 check—the proceeds of the 2022 Franklin County Festival of Trees.
  • Finally, the Franklin County Visitors Bureau Board of Directors is recognizing community partners and will give the first Franklin County Visitors Bureau Community Impact Award.

Franklin County Visitors Bureau Opens "Letterkenny World War II Italian Prisoner of War Experience" at Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., August 29, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  Franklin County Visitors Bureau is pleased to host "Letterkenny World War II Italian Prisoner of War Experience," a new exhibit in the lobby of the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center. The exhibit showcases more than 400 photographs, excerpts of memoirs, and document facsimiles to tell the story of repatriated Italian POWs, housed and working at Letterkenny Depot during World War II. Letterkenny Chapel is a lasting artifact of these men, who visioned and created the place of worship. A special dedication and welcome to Italian family and friends of the repatriated men will take place at 9:30 AM on September 10, 2022 at the 11/30 Visitors Center. The public is invited to attend.

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  • Franklin County Visitors Bureau opens "Letterkenny World War II Italian Prisoner of War Experience at Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center on September 10, to highlight a unique part of local and world history.
  • CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., August 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Franklin County Visitors Bureau is pleased to host "Letterkenny World War II Italian Prisoner of War Experience," a new exhibit in the lobby of the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center.
  • "Letterkenny World War II Italian Prisoner of War Experience" tells their unique story.
  • "Letterkenny World War II Italian Prisoner of War Experience" is a joint effort of Dr. Alan Perry, Giorgia Magni , Historic Letterkenny Committee, and the Franklin County Visitors Bureau with exhibit design by Visitors Bureau senior designer Patricia Bunn.

Franklin County Visitors Bureau Highlights 1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Franklin County Visitors Bureau invites all to 1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth on July 16, 2022. Celebrate community and human spirit--its resiliency, faith, and courage--with a historical re-enactment of the ransoming, burning and Rebirth of Chambersburg on July 16 at 9 PM. Leading up to the light show--so realistic the town looks ablaze--is Old Market Day Festival in downtown Chambersburg, 9 AM to 4 PM; and 2022 A Cappella & Unplugged Finals on July 16 at 7 PM.

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  • The Franklin County Visitors Bureau invites all to 1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth on July 16, 2022, a living history portrayal and tribute to the human spirit.
  • CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Franklin County Visitors Bureau invites all to 1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth on July 16, 2022 .
  • The Franklin County Visitors Bureau invites all to explore history, arts and architecture, recreation, natural beauty, fresh foods and the warm hospitality of communities like Chambersburg, Greencastle, Mercersburg, Shippensburg, and Waynesboro.
  • Plan a visit at ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com , contact 866.646.8060, or stop at the new Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center in downtown Chambersburg.

Franklin County Visitors Bureau Highlights Leadership Lessons Book Signing By Dr. Betty Moseley Brown

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Franklin County Visitors Bureau welcomes Dr. Betty Moseley Brown to the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center on March 19 for a book signing and reminiscence of hometown Chambersburg PA. Moseley Brown is signing her new book, Leadership Lessons: Personal Reflections from a Woman Marine, beginning at 1 PM in the second level of the 11/30 Visitors Center.

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  • CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Franklin County Visitors Bureau welcomes Dr. Betty Moseley Brown to the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center on March 19 for a book signing and reminiscence of hometown Chambersburg PA. Moseley Brown is signing her new book, Leadership Lessons: Personal Reflections from a Woman Marine, beginning at 1 PM in the second level of the 11/30 Visitors Center.
  • She followed in the footsteps of her mother, Orenda Moseley, who served in the Army; and her father, James Moseley, who served in the Air Force.
  • Writing the book, Moseley Brown created an acronym, using each letter of Marines to highlight the qualities so important in her service and life.
  • Moseley Brown is giving a portion of the proceeds of the book to support The Women's Memorial , pictured on the book's cover.

Franklin County Visitors Bureau Kicks Off A Cappella & Unplugged 2022 with Open Mic at 11/30 Visitors Center

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Outdoors was cold, but inside Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB ) was keeping everyone warm and cozy with the first A Cappella & Unplugged Open Mic at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center.

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  • CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Outdoors was cold, but inside Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB ) was keeping everyone warm and cozy with the first A Cappella & Unplugged Open Mic at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center.
  • Held in the Great Room of the 11/30 Visitors Center, overlooking the square of Chambersburg, an audience of ninety-six enjoyed fifteen performances.
  • The first A Cappella & Unplugged Open Mic of 2022 passed through seven performers to Round 1.
  • For more information, visit ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com regularly or contact the Franklin County Visitors Bureau at 866.646.8060 for information and 11/30 Visitors Center activities.

Franklin County Visitors Bureau Highlights America's Semiquincentennial

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As 38 tons of ice took shape at Chambersburg's 20th IceFest, Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB) invited more than 300 local businesses, non-profits, tourism partners, and municipalities to join a county-wide effort to celebrate America250PA.

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  • CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As 38 tons of ice took shape at Chambersburg's 20th IceFest, Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB) invited more than 300 local businesses, non-profits, tourism partners, and municipalities to join a county-wide effort to celebrate America250PA.
  • Anyone with a connection to Franklin County, present or past, is invited to join the effort.
  • The Franklin County Visitors Bureau invites all to explore Franklin County PA and enjoy the trails of history, arts and architecture, recreation, natural beauty, fresh foods and the warm hospitality of communities like Chambersburg, Greencastle, Mercersburg, Shippensburg, and Waynesboro.
  • Franklin County PA is located just north of the Mason Dixon Line and is an easy drive from Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh.

Poll: 80% of Virginians only want eye surgeon to perform eye surgery

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new poll released today by the Virginia Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons found an overwhelming majority of Virginians 80 percent would only trust a trained eye surgeon to perform eye surgery.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new poll released today by the Virginia Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons found an overwhelming majority of Virginians 80 percent would only trust a trained eye surgeon to perform eye surgery.
  • Just 10 percent said they would allow an optometrist, whose role is to provide primary vision care, to perform surgery on their eyes.
  • They are advanced eye surgeries requiring careful placement of laser energy into the eye.
  • Ophthalmologists are the only physicians qualified to perform eye surgery and prepared to manage surgical complications that can and do occur."