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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |   Sept. 13, 2016

�鶹��Ƶ's Fulton Center for Sustainability Studies and the Franklin County Historical Society will co-host the second annual �鶹��Ƶ “People, Place, Plates �鶹��Ƶ ” farm-to-table dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, in Wilson's Laird Hall. The dinner is open to the public, but is limited to those age 21 and over.

Tickets are $48 per person, $85 per couple and $400 for a table for eight. Proceeds support the work of the historical society and the Fulton Center, two unique organizations that help make the community more engaged, connected and healthy.

The dinner is meant to celebrate the rich, agricultural heritage of the Cumberland Valley, as well as the bounty of the season, according to Chris Mayer, FCSS director. The locally sourced menu includes: braised chicken, BJ's shepherd �鶹��Ƶ ’s pie, a smoke-roasted pig with an assortment of homemade sauces, seasonal vegetables and seasonal desserts. Music will be provided by the band Don �鶹��Ƶ ’t Look Down, and the event will also feature a raffle, tours of the college �鶹��Ƶ ’s Fulton Farm and a farmer photo booth.

Tickets are available online at  or at the historical society office, 175 East King St., Chambersburg.

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MEDIA CONTACT:       
Chris Mayer, Director, Fulton Center for Sustainability Studies
Phone: 717-264-4141, Ext. 3247
Email: cmayer @wilson.edu

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Founded in 1869, �鶹��Ƶ is a private, coeducational liberal arts college offering bachelor �鶹��Ƶ ’s degrees in 34 majors and master �鶹��Ƶ ’s degrees in education, the humanities, accountancy, management, nursing, fine arts and healthcare management for sustainability. Wilson is committed to providing an affordable education that offers value to its students beyond graduation.

Located in Chambersburg, Pa., the college has a fall 2016 enrollment of 1,098, which includes students from 18 states and 16 countries. Visit www.wilson.edu for more information.