Beale Family Papers
BEALE FAMILY PAPERS Collection Title: Beale Family Papers Collection Number: MS Coll 254 Dates of Collection: 1820-2008 Extent: 2 boxes; 1.4 linear feet Repository: Chester County History Center, West Chester, PA Language: English Project Archivist: […]
John W. Larner Collection on Joseph Trimble Rothrock
JOHN W. LARNER COLLECTION ON JOSEPH TRIMBLE ROTHROCK Collection Title: John W. Larner Collection on Joseph Trimble Rothrock Collection Number: MS Coll 259 Dates of Collection: 1987-1999 Extent: 4 boxes; 4 linear feet […]
Henry S. and Patience W. Kent Papers
HENRY S. AND PATIENCE W. KENT PAPERS Collection Title: Henry S. and Patience W. Kent Papers Collection Number: MS Coll 257 Dates of Collection: 1860-1924 Extent: 1 box; 0.4 linear feet Repository: Chester County History […]
Joseph Cope Papers
JOSEPH COPE PAPERS Collection Title: Joseph Cope Papers Collection Number: MS Coll 244 Dates of Collection: 1850 – 1990, bulk 1930 – 1990 Extent: 27 boxes; 27 linear feet Repository: Chester County History Center, […]
Paintings Preserved
Six paintings conserved with an IMLS Museums for America grant
Soaking Up the Sun — and the History: Top Reasons to Participate in a Walking Tour
The warm weather is upon us, which means more and more Chester County residents — and those from the surrounding areas — are heading outdoors for the nicer days ahead! […]
Celebrating Humphry Marshall’s 300th Anniversary
Chester County Botanist In 2022, the Humphry Marshall 300 Committee celebrates this Chester County native son, an 18th-century botanist who was the first American to publish a book on our […]
How Local Archives Can Help You Research Your Family History
There are several reasons to learn about your family history — especially if you come from a long line of local residents. Whether you are conducting research for an assignment, […]
Why Take Your Students on a Field Trip to a History Museum?
Educators are always looking for ways to keep students engaged — especially those teaching history and social studies. From group projects and presentations to assignments that inspire them to think […]
Photo Archives News: Rare Stereoview Of Galusha Pennypacker Purchased At Auction
photo archives news: rare stereoview of galusha pennypacker purchased at auction Through the generosity of two anonymous donors, CCHS was able to purchase at auction personal letters, service records and […]