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 […]
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 […]
This walking tour will explore the origins of Oaklands Cemetery and the famous (and infamous) people buried there. Admission $20, CCHC members 20% discount with member code. Register Here!
Joel T. Fry, Curator at Bartram's Garden in Philadelphia, will explore the lives of botanists & cousins John Bartram and Humphry Marshall. Pennsylvania Quakers John Bartram (1699-1777) and Humphry Marshall […]
225 N. High Street, West Chester, PA 19380 | 610-692-4800
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