Take an in-depth look at the oldest record preserved at the Chester County Archives and learn about its significance over 340 years. On February 14, 1683, local residents assembled at […]
Click Here for Additional Event Information You can't miss this opportunity to enjoy amazing beer and period costumes while supporting the History Center. Bring your good spirits and cash for […]
Illustrator Shayne Davidson, who curated the exhibit, will discuss how she came upon a historic photo album, the treasures it contained, and creating the exhibit. A native of St. Louis, […]
This is the first major biography of the free Black abolitionist William Still, who coordinated the Eastern Line of the Underground Railroad and was a pillar of the Railroad as […]
Author Eugene L. Meyer tells the story of Osborne Perry Anderson, a native of Chester County, who joined with abolitionist John Brown in an ill-fated raid on Harpers Ferry in […]
On March 24th and 25th, CCHC will host the Southeastern PA National History Day competition. We will be closed to the public. If you are interested in volunteering for this […]
In 1900 at the height of his fame, illustrator Howard Pyle founded the Howard Pyle School of Art in Wilmington, Delaware. His bold purpose was to train promising young artists […]
Women make up half the population, yet their stories have often been neglected, excluded, or marginalized in public memory. West Chester, long the center of battles for equality and civil […]
This family evening event will show children what life was like in the past before electricity. Learn about all the different sources of light (like candles, lanterns, and rushlights), and […]
Professor Daniel K. Richter will explore the interactions and agreements between William Penn and the Native people of Pennsylvania.
Join the Chester County archivists as they discuss how to effectively use county government records in your genealogical research.
Author Susan Freinkel discusses the tragic history of the nearly-extinct American Chestnut tree.
225 N. High Street, West Chester, PA 19380 | 610-692-4800
Sign up for our Newsletter
