Spy Day (children’s event)
There have been spies in Chester County since the 1600s, but did you know that George Washington's own spy ring was once headquartered here? This brand new event will give […]
There have been spies in Chester County since the 1600s, but did you know that George Washington's own spy ring was once headquartered here? This brand new event will give […]
Pirates are often the subject of films and books that depict them as either dashing swashbucklers or dastardly outlaws, but these popular depictions obscure the reality of pirates in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
“My ancestors were from Chester County, what records do you have?” “Do you have birth records?” “When did my ancestors get married?” “My ancestor was listed as an inmate in […]
Oaklands Cemetery has served as one of West Chester’s primary memorial landscapes since 1854, but it also holds a place within the larger world of well-designed garden cemeteries that redefined […]
Have you ever wondered what happens at the museum when it's closed? We'll share its secrets with your stuffed friends at our Sleepover! On Friday, August 12th from 2:00pm to […]
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 […]
Of the hundreds of Union Army generals, ten had connections to Chester County. One won the Medal of Honor; several died in action. This presentation honors the lives, campaigns, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
In 2020, the Chester County Archives staff unveiled their award-winning 1777 Chester County Property Atlas. This project highlights property owners, roads, and notable sites of interest (mills, taverns, places of […]
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