Abandoned Eastern Pennsylvania (Virtual)
Explore haunting images of abandoned buildings of Eastern PA with guest speaker and award-winning photographer, Cindy Vasko.
Explore haunting images of abandoned buildings of Eastern PA with guest speaker and award-winning photographer, Cindy Vasko.
All are welcome to the discussion! "Crisp, concise and revealing history.... A fresh narrative that plumbs some of the most dramatic days in U.S. presidential history." —The Washington Post James Abram […]
Ever wonder about what life was like at night before electricity? Bring your flashlight to the Chester County History Center to explore the museum in the dark while completing a scavenger hunt. Other fun stations throughout the building will provide more illuminating fun for all!
Historian Beverly C. Tomek's virtual presentation details the early opposition to the Anti-Slavery movement in Pennsylvania, and the ensuing mob violence that led to the destruction of Pennsylvania Hall in 1838.
Historian Robert J. Kodosky, Ph.D. will share the history of the Nile Swim Club which opened in 1959 in Yeadon, PA in defiance of local segregation practices.
Historian Robert J. Kodosky, Ph.D. will share the history of the Nile Swim Club which opened in 1959 in Yeadon, PA in defiance of local segregation practices.
On March 15th and 16th, CCHC will host the Southeastern PA National History Day competition for area junior-high and senior-high school students. The History Center will be closed to the […]
Join the discussion! The bi-monthly CCHC Book Group selection for March is An Indigenous Peoples' History of the U.S. by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. "Today in the U.S. there are more than five […]
Alice A. Carter, writer, artist, and professor, helps CCHC in celebrate Women's History Month with the story of Philadelphia painter Cecelia Beaux.
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!
Learn about the talented and courageous women that called West Chester home during this 1.5 hour walking tour!
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