On July 18, 2026, Franklin County Visitors Bureau will remember the history of July 1864 at the Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth of Chambersburg, Penn. To honor the resilience, history, and enduring spirit of Chambersburg, Cold Spring Hollow Distillery is offering a special spirit – 1864 Bourbon Whiskey. 

Cold Spring Hollow will be selling 1864 Bourbon throughout the day at Old Market Day and in the evening during the activities of 1864 Ransoming, Burning & Rebirth of Chambersburg. 

Franklin County Visitors Bureau is pleased to see the support of history and connection to the spirit of the Chambersburg residents, who rebuilt the town after Confederates were ordered by General Jubal Early to ransom the town for $100,000 in gold or $500,000 in Greenbacks. 

When the ransom demand was not paid, General John McCausland fired the town on July 30, 1864. Chambersburg was established in 1764 and burned in 1864.

The Chambersburg of today grew out of the ashes of the destruction. On July 18, Chambersburg comes to life with history, artisans, music and more.  A full day is planned.

For more information, visit ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com.

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