'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 crafts (like tin punching) and children can make their own unique treasure to keep for themselves, or gift to a loved one. Tickets include all-day […]
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 to West Chester's early churches, department stores and cultural sites, learning about what the winter holidays meant to the people of West Chester from the […]
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 to West Chester's early churches, department stores and cultural sites, learning about what the winter holidays meant to the people of West Chester from the […]
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. People here had access to global trends through Philadelphia and other regional ports. They accepted or rejected fashion styles based on what they could afford, […]
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 to West Chester's early churches, department stores and cultural sites, learning about what the winter holidays meant to the people of West Chester from the […]
What made Anthony Wayne an “unlikely general”? He was not President George Washington’s first choice to lead an army against the confederation of Ohio tribes blocking America’s advance across the Ohio River in 1792. Wayne, a notorious womanizer, heavy drinker, and spend-thrift, had just been removed from Congress for voter fraud. Though he had fought […]
Join Chester County History Center book discussion about thought-provoking history books and connect with others in the community. A New York Times bestseller, this definitive history of Ukraine is “an exemplary account of Europe’s least-known large country” (Wall Street Journal). Situated between Central Europe, Russia, and the Middle East, Ukraine has been shaped by empires that exploited […]
Born in Philadelphia, Thomas U. Walter was internationally renowned in the mid 1800s, rising to the position of architect of the U.S. Capitol from 1851 to 1865, during which time the current dome was added. While his work spanned the globe, he designed a number of buildings in West Chester during his career, including the […]
Dr. Cheryl Renée Gooch, author of Hinsonville’s Heroes: Black Civil War Soldiers of Chester County, Pennsylvania (The History Press), traces the stories of 18 residents of Hinsonville, a free black community in southeast Pennsylvania, who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. The former 19th century village of Hinsonville near Lincoln University […]
Traveling exhibit featuring U.S. Colored Troops during the U.S. Civil War, curated by Ms. Shayne Davidson, professional illustrator and amateur genealogist. On view February 10 through July 1. Free with regular admission. To learn more click here.
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 the House of Defense for their regular court session. When the court clerk, Thomas Revell, opened the court docket, however, he did something a little […]
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 the tip jars and join us for this relaxed, fun afternoon among friends. We will have a great raffle and a surprise gift for the biggest […]
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