That’s Entertainment! Walking Tour
Visitors will learn about the actors, musicians, artists, writers, and entertainers that called West Chester home on this 90-minute walk through beautiful downtown West Chester.
Visitors will learn about the actors, musicians, artists, writers, and entertainers that called West Chester home on this 90-minute walk through beautiful downtown West Chester.
On Thursday, April 25, 2024 the History Center will host an exclusive award ceremony
and fundraising dinner honoring Dr. Diana Kane, Dr. Ann Preston, and Mr. and Mrs. Franny Abbott for their work, dedication, and contributions to Chester County Medical History.
For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.mycchc.org/history-maker-awards
Join us for a special pop-up block of films celebrating Pennsylvania Stories. Come early and tour the museum! Stay late and meet the filmmakers!
This walking tour will explore the origins of Historic Oaklands Cemetery and the famous (and infamous) people buried there.
As part of the CCHC Speakers Series, Associate Professor John M. Pisciotta will focus on the Continental Troops' encampment at Valley Forge, the ravages smallpox, and the 18th century efforts to mitigate disease.
Join First Bank and the FirstBank Charitable Foundation for this exclusive philanthropic seminar, dedicated to empowering donors, philanthropists, and nonprofit leaders to amplify the impact of giving in our communities.
Learn about the talented and courageous women that called West Chester home during this 1.5 hour walking tour!
Learn about the talented and courageous women that called West Chester home during this 1.5 hour walking tour!
As part of the CCHC Speakers Series, Senior Archivist Joseph James Ahern of the University of Pennsylvania will will explore the history of the Philadelphia Navy Yard and the events of the Civil War influenced its development into an important 20th century industrial site.
Join the discussion! The bi-monthly CCHC Book Group selection for May is Nature’s God: The Heretical Origins of the American Republic by Matthew Stewart. "Where did the ideas come from that […]
The Chester County History Center and the West Chester Film Festival present films that elevate the African American and LGBTQ+ experiences to honor West Chester's hometown hero, Bayard Rustin.
A 1-hour walking tour through the center of West Chester exploring Bayard Rustin's early years, decades before he organized the 1963 March on Washington.