The Bias of Science: A Conversation

Join us for a self-guided tour of the Smithsonian traveling exhibit “The Bias Inside Us” followed by two compelling presentations on bias in the field of science – one on eugenics by historian Dr. Brent Ruswick and the other on current efforts for equitable care by Dr. Tiffany Cooke of Penn Medicine. The evening concludes with an open conversation moderated by Diana Gonzalez, Racial Equity & Equitable Engagement Lead at Strategy Arts. This is an in-person event with a virtual option. Doors open at 5PM – presentation begins at 6PM. Choose the In-person or virtual option at check-out.

The Disability Bias: A Conversation

Join us for a tour of the Smithsonian traveling exhibit “The Bias Inside Us” followed by compelling presentations on disability rights – both the history and where we are today – by esteemed guests Dr. Dennis Downey and Rev. Caroline Cupp. The evening concludes with an open conversation moderated by Diana Gonzalez, Racial Equity & Equitable Engagement Lead at Strategy Arts. This is an in-person event with a virtual option. Doors open at 5PM – presentation begins at 6PM. In-person and virtual options.

The Bias Inside Us – Members-only Opening

“The Bias Inside Us”—an exhibition and community engagement project from the Smithsonian—is an exploration of the social science, psychology, and consequences of implicit bias. This interactive exhibit offers an opportunity to learn how to challenge bias in the world through awareness of one’s own bias. This special exhibit is on view through January 10, 2026.

The Bias Inside Us

“The Bias Inside Us”—an exhibition and community engagement project from the Smithsonian—is an exploration of the social science, psychology, and consequences of implicit bias. This interactive exhibit offers an opportunity to learn how to challenge bias in the world through awareness of one’s own bias. This special exhibit is on view through January 10, 2026.

BIAS

A Smithsonian traveling exhibition at Chester County History Center.

Albert Cook Myers Historical Collection: William Penn Papers

ALBERT COOK MYERS HISTORICAL COLLECTION: WILLIAM PENN PAPERS Collection Title: Albert Cook Myers Historical Collection: William Penn papers Collection Number: 190 Dates of Collection: 1645-1960 Box Numbers: 1-131 Repositiory: Chester County Historical Society Project Archivist: Jennifer […]

Ruth M. Hammond Collection of Architectural Drawings

RUTH M. HAMMOND COLLECTION OF ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS Collection Title: Ruth M. Hammond Collection of Architectural Drawings Collection Number: 239 Dates of Collection: 1952-1988 (bulk) Box Numbers: 169 Folders Repository: Chester County Historical Society Project Archivist: E. […]

Changing Exhibits

Changing Exhibits Changing exhibits are an in depth look at a wide variety of subjects about how Chester County people lived, worked, and made choices. Gain perspectives on our world […]