Kringle and Krampus

10/11/2026

A little photo log of the process that we followed to build the cannon for Molly's birthday bash.

10/10/2026

The wheels on our cannon today were restored and rebuilt by A&A Carriage and Wheel several years ago, a traditional wagon shop in New Holland, PA.

The axle was shortened and modified per our request this past summer by Mitch Brought Welding, the same folks who reinforced a Santa sleigh that we used for the Carlisle parade last year.

We built the actual cannon in the past few weeks from 1x1 boards, plywood, dowels, PVC, and some hardware.

Event performers need props large and small - sometimes a book, at other times heavy colonial artillery :).

It's a great example of how support for the performing arts creates opportunities across various trades and forms of artistic expression.

10/10/2026

Cannon fun with Molly at the birthday bash!

Love Carlisle
Charles Bruce Foundation

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

Molly is having a wonderful time at History on High Museum Shop today. Until 1:30!

09/30/2026

Please consider supporting this wonderful program. And what a kind gesture to have dedicated it this way.

Every year, Carlisle Police ask our community to help us provide Christmas gifts to children involved in our shelters and local programs. Between Community CARES, Safe Harbour, and Big Brother Big Sisters of South-Central PA, we assist over 130 kids each year. We also open our doors and provide gifts to community members with any remaining donations.

This year, we are dedicating our annual toy drive to the memory of Honorary Officer Connor Taverna who passed in July 2025 after a strong and courageous battle with DIPG, an inoperable brain tumor. His love for the holidays is what we strive to make every child feel during this season. 🦖 🎅🏼 🎁

Our department has an Amazon wish list of commonly requested items to start stocking our shelves. Please see below if you'd like to shop from the comfort of your home and support our toy drive. If you'd rather shop in person, we accept donations of any new, unwrapped gift for a child (newborn-18 years old).

Popular items are: squish mallows, Legos, craft kits, hot wheels, barbies, blankets, hygiene products, board games, make up kits, dinosaurs, and sports equipment.

If you have any questions please reach out to Sergeant DiMartile at [email protected]. Thank you for all your support.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/9U3W2I1WGAFH?ref_=wl_share

09/25/2026

Meanwhile, a hand made replica cannon emergeth for Molly!

09/24/2026

Happy Fall! We have lots of great events on the schedule starting with Harvest of the Arts this Saturday!

09/24/2026

Such a wonderful article by the The Sentinel Newspaper about our project's initiative to bring Molly Pitcher to life at the History on High Museum Shop Molly Pitcher Day event (10-1), and the Love Carlisle Molly Pitcher Birthday Bash on South Street (late afternoon - keep your eyes peeled!).

All our best to Amy. She's got this!
(link in the comments)