History
Museum
"Welcome to the Chambersburg Volunteer Fireman's Museum.
It contains much of the heritage of your relatives, neighbors,
friends who have devoted much of their time, energy, money,
and spirit in places like this. They have done this in order to
give their families the peace and protection they need and
deserve, so this museum, still in a growing stage, is dedicated
to them and all they have done for their families, community,
and neighbors. They can never be repaid for the sacrifices
they have made but this is planned to keep the memories
of their efforts alive."
Tracy Barnhart at 717-729-4211.
441 Broad Street, Chambersburg, PA Junior’s 1936 Ward LaFrance Service Truck
Goodwill's 1953 Oran Pumper Friendship's White Swan Hose Reel
The first floor of the museum contains the fire apparatus you
see on the webpage plus three other handdrawn pieces of
apparatus. Also on the first floor you will find shelves
filled with the collection of the Junior's last volunteer chief,
Chief Guy Flory. It is full of replicas of actual fire apparatus,
trucks and cars, in detail.
Also, there are momentos of conferences and Cumberland Valley
Volunteer Fireman's Association Conventions, Pennsylvania
Fireman's Association conventions, and mugs and other items
from other companies.
There are also ribbons from parades that date back to
the 1800's. some of which are Juniors, others for the Good Wills.
There also are boxes of replicas of fire engines, available for
purchase on the first floor.
When we move to the second floor, we are met by trophies that
the companies have earned in parades and demonstrations
through the years, like pumping contests.
Entering the large meeting room, we find the marching uniforms
used by the bands that the fire companies all once had. You become
surrounded by pictures that show faces from the past, some of
whom you recognize.
"That's my grandfather" you hear. Musical instruments are also
there, showing how versatile your predecessors were before
television became so important.
Remember! That's just a word. But to the men and women
who have provided fire and ambulance service to Chambersburg
for many years, that's the same as saying thank you for your
service. Many of the pictures, uniforms, pieces of equipment are
just things. But all are a part of our heritage and appreciation
of past efforts is welcomed anytime.