Genealogy and County Government Records
Join the Chester County archivists as they discuss how to effectively use county government records in your genealogical research.
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 the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, across the street from the History Center. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door ($13 or $10 […]
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. Ellen Endslow, CCHC's Curator, will join him to share the thought process behind how CCHC chooses which paintings to conserve first, and the detailed work […]
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 the celebrity of Woodward and Bernstein. Tarbell was one of the most powerful women of her time in the U.S.: admired, feared, hated. When her […]
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.
Join photographer John Milleker for a unique and fascinating 'behind the scenes' look at the history of the photographic process.
Historian and genealogist Kimberly F.B. Bucklaw will discuss how to overcome research hurdles in tracing your ancestors' stories.
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