Outdoor Awning Sales & Services in Cumberland County, PA

Whether you’re in a historic Carlisle rowhome, a Mechanicsburg storefront, or a new build in Hampden Township, quality awnings solve the same everyday headaches: harsh afternoon sun, glare on TVs and computer screens, rain cutting patio time short, and interiors that heat up fast. Professionally designed awnings and shade structures give you usable outdoor living space for more of the year while helping to protect furnishings from UV damage and reducing cooling costs in Cumberland County’s hot, humid summers. With options for retractable patio awnings, window and door awnings, and commercial canopies tailored to your façade, it’s easy to match neighborhood aesthetics and zoning requirements while still standing out on the block. Done right, awnings feel like an upgrade to your entire property, not just an add-on.

Cumberland County History

Cumberland County was created on January 27, 1750, carved out of Lancaster County, and named for Cumberland, England. Its seat, Carlisle, was laid out soon after and quickly became an important frontier town in the Cumberland Valley. Early settlers were largely Scots-Irish farmers, joined by English and German families who took advantage of the valley’s fertile soils and strategic location between the Susquehanna River and the Allegheny frontier. The county soon played a national role. Benjamin Franklin negotiated with Native leaders in Carlisle in 1753, and the U.S. Army established Carlisle Barracks in 1757—now home to the U.S. Army War College and one of the nation’s oldest military posts. During the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794, George Washington mustered troops here before marching west. In the Civil War, Confederate cavalry briefly shelled Carlisle and burned parts of Carlisle Barracks just days before the Battle of Gettysburg. From 1879 to 1918, the Carlisle Indian Industrial School operated at Carlisle Barracks, a federal boarding school central to U.S. Indian policy and now interpreted through the new Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument. Read more about Cumberland County on the official website and its Wikipedia entry.

Top 10 Attractions in Cumberland County

1. Pine Grove Furnace State Park – A 696-acre park at the northern tip of South Mountain, with two lakes, beaches, the Appalachian Trail, and remnants of the historic iron furnace community.

2. Colonel Denning State Park – Nestled in Doubling Gap, this 273-acre park features Doubling Gap Lake, campgrounds, and access to Tuscarora State Forest trails and scenic vistas.

3. Kings Gap Environmental Education Center – More than 2,500 acres on South Mountain with hiking, sweeping valley views, and a hilltop mansion used for programs and events.

4. U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) – A major Army history museum and research center with indoor galleries and an outdoor trail lined with tanks, helicopters, and interpretive exhibits.

5. Appalachian Trail Museum – Located in a historic grist mill at Pine Grove Furnace State Park, this museum tells the story of the Appalachian Trail’s builders, maintainers, and hikers.

6. Cumberland County Historical Society & Museum of Cumberland County History – A free museum in downtown Carlisle with multiple galleries covering 250 years of local history, including the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.

7. Williams Grove Speedway – A legendary half-mile dirt track in Mechanicsburg, hosting sprint-car racing and major national events from spring through fall.

8. Carlisle Events at the Carlisle Fairgrounds – Home to some of the biggest car and truck shows in the country, drawing enthusiasts for multi-day automotive events all year.

9. Children’s Lake – A 7-acre trout lake in Boiling Springs with walking paths, historic buildings, and a strong community story around its preservation and recent restoration.

10. Carlisle Barracks & Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument – Historic military post and the former Carlisle Indian Industrial School, now interpreted jointly by the U.S. Army and National Park Service through self-guided tours.

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