Notable Houses of the du Pont Family (virtual)

This illustrated talk looks at some of the notable houses and gardens of the du Ponts. In the 19th century and first half of the 20th century members of this […]

Chilling West Chester: A Dark History Walking Tour

True tales of murder, mischief and misadventure, pulled from our archives. From the horrors of the Chester County Prison, to the cold-blooded killers tried at the courthouse, to the insidious […]

Oaklands Cemetery Walking Tour

Many of West Chester's leading citizens are buried at Oaklands Cemetery (founded 1854), but there are many stories that remain untold. Join the education staff of the Chester County History […]

Age of Invention (family program)

A fun family day exploring some of history's most interesting inventions! What’s the greatest invention in human history? Some might say the wheel, the printing press, the airplane, or the […]

The Red Rose Girls: An Uncommon Story of Art & Love (virtual)

Artists Jessie Willcox Smith, Elizabeth Shippen Green, and Violet Oakley captivated early-twentieth-century Philadelphia with their brilliant careers and uncommon lifestyle. Nicknamed "The Red Rose Girls” by their mentor, illustrator Howard […]

Chester County Property Research (virtual)

Researching the history of your property can be a rewarding experience. Getting started, however, can seem overwhelming. It requires an understanding of the basic methods of historical research. Knowing where […]

Festive Family Fun Day (children’s event)

'Tis the season--for creating wonderful crafts to give as gifts or hang in a special place at home! CCHC staff will guide visitors through the history and meaning of historic […]

Holiday History Stroll (walking tour)

Get in a festive mood with this 80-90 minute walking tour, brought to you by the historians and educators at Chester County History Center. Your costumed guides will take you […]

Holiday History Stroll (walking tour)

Get in a festive mood with this 80-90 minute walking tour, brought to you by the historians and educators at Chester County History Center. Your costumed guides will take you […]

Profiles: Chester County Clothing in the 1800s (virtual)

Throughout time, clothing has revealed a great deal about who we are. In the early 1800s, clothing in Chester County represented individual identity, personal choice, and place within the community. […]

Holiday History Stroll (walking tour)

Get in a festive mood with this 80-90 minute walking tour, brought to you by the historians and educators at Chester County History Center. Your costumed guides will take you […]