Lafayette at Brandywine – An Evening with author Bruce Mowday (hybrid)

CCHC is extremely proud to partner with the Brandywine Conservancy on this amazing new hybrid event! Brandywine welcomes award-winning author and reporter Bruce E. Mowday for a lecture on his most recent book, "Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero." Members of CCHC will receive a discount on in-person tickets, and the event […]

African American Religious Research with Timothy Pinnick (via Zoom)

Churches have always been central to the African American experience. Locating information on African American congregations, however, can be extremely frustrating due to ineffective record keeping. But fortunately, there are a number of resources that researchers can use to uncover the names and activities of ministers, deacons, department leaders, and regular members. When coupled with […]

Abolition and the Underground Railroad (virtual)

Chester County was home to a diverse patchwork of religious communities, antislavery activities and free Black populations, all working to end the blight of slavery during the Civil War era. Kennett Square was known as the "hotbed of abolitionism" and "the hub of the Underground Railroad" with more Underground Railroad stations than anywhere else in […]

A Night with Dane E. Tilghman

Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

A conversation with artist Dane E. Tilghman about his work, life, and experiences.

The Underground Railroad in West Chester (Walking Tour)

The Underground Railroad was a network of people offering shelter and aid to enslaved men, women and children on their journeys to freedom. This family-friendly walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in this clandestine operation. The tour covers approximately 1.25 miles, lasts […]

A Celebration of Freedom with Nahjee Grant | Children’s Program

Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester, PA, United States

A daytime event for all family members that will include: Storytelling, special art/crafts workshops, design your own book, and a conversation about how to ‘Write Your Own History - How to Make Your Own History’.

The Underground Railroad in West Chester (Walking Tour)

The Underground Railroad was a network of people offering shelter and aid to enslaved men, women and children on their journeys to freedom. This family-friendly walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in this clandestine operation. The tour covers approximately 1.25 miles, lasts […]

The Underground Railroad in West Chester (Walking Tour)

The Underground Railroad was a network of people offering shelter and aid to enslaved men, women and children on their journeys to freedom. This family-friendly walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in this clandestine operation. The tour covers approximately 1.25 miles, lasts […]

The Underground Railroad in West Chester (Walking Tour)

The Underground Railroad was a network of people offering shelter and aid to enslaved men, women and children on their journeys to freedom. This family-friendly walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in this clandestine operation. The tour covers approximately 1.25 miles, lasts […]

The Underground Railroad in West Chester (Walking Tour)

The Underground Railroad was a network of people offering shelter and aid to enslaved men, women and children on their journeys to freedom. This family-friendly walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in this clandestine operation. The tour covers approximately 1.25 miles, lasts […]

The Underground Railroad in West Chester (Walking Tour)

The Underground Railroad was a network of people offering shelter and aid to enslaved men, women and children on their journeys to freedom. This family-friendly walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in this clandestine operation. The tour covers approximately 1.25 miles, lasts […]