Local: U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center A great resource for Army and military history. The U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center's Visitor and Education Services Directorate offers a variety of creative and entertaining educational programs for all ages free of charge.  Check out the outdoor historical displays and recreations on the walking trail. Bosler Memorial Library Home site to downtown Bosler Memorial Library, just down the block from the store.  Currently renovating to better serve this town! Cumberland County Historical Society Cumberland County Historical  Society - another excellent resource in local history. Carlisle Area Regional Performing Arts Center Carlisle Theatre - located in the next block over, a haven for movie fans and a lovely art deco setting for shows and concerts. Dickinson College The homepage of Dickinson College, local liberal arts college, beginning in the next block west of the store. Appalachian Whole Foods Market Appalachian Whole Foods Market in Carlisle, PA offers organic and natural food, vitamins, and food supplements. We know that health is important, that is why we are here to give you the products that help you attain health and wellness. Let us help you achieve your goal. The ClothesVine Here's the Facebook page of the Clothesvine, mecca for fashonistas.  Sally and Naomi Bobb are amazingly good people with superb tastes. Miss Ruth's Time Bomb The coolest, hippest, most fervently independent vintage clothing (and many other items) shop in the universe.  We are privileged to be only a few doors west of Miss Ruth's.  Currently under renovation; see their online store. Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet A world-class wonder of art, beauty, discipline, hard work, and joy here in Carlisle:  a school for dancers and a blessing for the rest of us. George's Pizza The nicest people fixing the best pizza, subs, and bolis in the area.  In business since before you were around to enjoy them. Project SHARE An amazing wonder-working organization which Whistlestop supports in any small way it can -- here's their self-description on their website:  "formed in January 1985, is an interfaith, non-profit cooperative effort created to meet the needs of the hungry by providing supplementary food on a monthly basis. Assistance is provided to the communities of Carlisle, Carlisle Springs, Mt. Holly Springs, Boiling Springs, Gardners, Plainfield and Middlesex, New Kingstown, Pennsylvania." Other Sites We Found Useful:   British Broadcasting Corporation A reliable source to get your daily news fix. Mercy & Sharing One of the most efficient and effective aid organizations in Haiti.  Read founder Susie Scott Krabacher's compelling autobiography, Angels of a Lower Flight.