Friends of Opossum Lake

Here is where we uploaded the photos from the 7th Annual Awesume Possum Trail Adventure.

The "One Bowl More: Making Beverages in Early America" Punch Tasting Event takes place this Friday, June 12, 2026, inside the Historic Heishman's Mill in Carlisle, PA.Event

Overview :The event is an immersive, 21+ historical tasting experience presented by the Friends of Historic Heishman's Mill as part of the America250PA Cumberland County celebrations. Tony Shahan, an 18th-century historian and owner of Flavors of History, will lead the presentation in full period costume.

What to Expect, Guided Tasting: Guests will sample five authentic, 18th-century alcoholic drinks and punches. Each beverage is painstakingly recreated using original receipts and colonial recipes left behind by the Founding Fathers and Mothers.Immersive History: The drink samples will be interwoven with stories, trivia, and insights into the heavy alcohol consumption and drinking habits of early America.

Local Mill Connection: The event highlights the mill's own spirited past. Early tax records reveal that Heishman/Diller's Mill once housed two on-site stills, utilizing local grains to distill potent spirits before it became a flour mill. Tony will detail the specific types of stills that operated right where attendees are sitting.

Scenic Gathering: After the indoor presentation, guests are welcome to enjoy the surrounding scenery along the Conodoguinet Creek, sit, and converse with other attendees.

Schedule, Pricing, and Tickets Seating Times: Individual seatings are scheduled for 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 8:00 PM. Ticket Cost: Tickets are $35 per person (processed as a goodwill donation). All proceeds go directly toward the restoration and preservation of the historic mill.

The 4:00 PM slot is completely sold out, and remaining seats are limited. Registration links and updates can be found on the Visit Cumberland Valley Calendar or the official Friends of Heishman's Mill social channels. Also, if you want to confirm now, here on this page, go ahead. Pay at the door. This will be for the 6oclock time slot. See you at the Mill.

7th Annual Awesume Possum Trail Adventure 6 mile and 4 mile Run Results
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Thank you everyone involved with the 7th Annual Awesume Possum Trail Adventure. It was a Great day.
FOLC, Lower Frankford Township, Emergency Response, Family, Friends, Runners and Walkers.
Steve Fealtman would have been thrilled with this event.
See Y'all at the FINISH LINE
Next Year 🏃🏃‍♀️🏁

Some pictures from the last couple of days preparing for the 7th Annual Awesume Possum Trail Adventure in memory of Steve Fealtman.
See Y'all at the Finish Line.
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Thank everyone involved.

Final Advertisement for the Awesume Possum Trail Adventure walk/run. 💪
Hope to see you there.
See Y'all at the Finish Line

Watch your step! Turtles laying eggs right on the trail. This is on the east side right by the water's edge, just south of the boardwalk through the wetlands. Not a great choice for a nesting place....

Out marking the course for the 7th Annual Awesume Possum Trail Adventure.
This Saturday June 6th

Below the Dam this afternoon.

Y'all still have time to sign up for the 7th Annual Awesume Possum Trail Adventure.
See Y'all at the Finish Line