Discovery in the Dark: A Children’s Event
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 […]
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.
This Documentary Launch and Fundraising Gala is sold out, but the film will be shown as part of the West Chester Film Festival on Saturday, April 29 at 2:00PM at […]
To highlight Conservation Week 2023, Mark Bockrath, paintings conservator, will discuss examples from the CCHC museum collection that he's worked on, and the challenges and rewards involved with art conservation. […]
Join us for this virtual presentation exploring the surprisingly contentious history of Mother's Day and how it ties into Chester County history.
Ida Tarbell, a native Pennsylvanian, lived during the era in which she was known as a “muckraker.” In our time she would have been known as an investigative reporter, with […]
Learn about the talented and courageous women that called West Chester home with this 1.5 hour walking tour!
Learn about the talented and courageous women that called West Chester home with this 1.5 hour walking tour!
Dr. Charles Hardy III explores the way Chester County changed--for better and worse--during the traumatic years of the Great Depression.
Free native seedling trees. Sign-up now, pick up Saturday 5/27 between 10 and 1 at the History Center in West Chester, PA.