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! […]
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 […]
Chester County Christian Endeavor Union
CHESTER COUNTY CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR UNION Collection Title: Chester County Christian Endeavor Union Collection Number: 146 Dates of Collection: 1891-1970 Repository: Chester County Historical Society, West Chester PA Language: English Biography: Christian Endeavor was begun in […]
Chester County Federation of Women’s Clubs Records
CHESTER COUNTY FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS RECORDS Collection Title: Chester County Federation of Women’s Clubs Records Collection Number: 136 Dates of Collection: 1922-1977 Repository: Chester County Historical Society, West Chester, PA Language: English Project Archivist: Margaret […]
Chester County Health and Welfare Council
CHESTER COUNTY HEALTH AND WELFARE COUNCIL Collection Title: Chester County Health and Welfare Council Collection Number: 129 Dates of Collection: 1922-1964 Repository: Chester County Historical Society, West Chester, PA Language: English Biography: The Chester County […]
Christian Brinton Collection
CHRISTIAN BRINTON COLLECTION Collection Title: Christian Brinton Collection Collection Number: 222 Dates of Collection: 1870-1942 Box Numbers: 1-11 Repository: Chester County Historical Society Abstract: Christian Frederick Brinton (1870-1942) Collection of the Chester County Historical Society. […]
Civil War Collection
CIVIL WAR COLLECTION Collection Title: Civil War Collection Collection Number: 181 Dates of Collection: 1861-1967 Box Numbers: 2 boxes, 46 folders, 2 linear feet Repository: Chester County History Center, West Chester, PA Language: English Project Archivist: Margaret […]
Colonel Cromwell Pearce Papers
Colonel Cromwell Pearce Papers Collection Title: Colonel Cromwell Pearce Papers Collection Number: 160 Dates of Collection: 1765-1852 Box Numbers: 2 Boxes (41 Folders) Repository: Chester County Historical Society, West Chester, PA Language: English Project Archivist: Margaret Miles […]