William Penn’s Treaties in Context

Professor Daniel K. Richter will explore the interactions and agreements between William Penn and the Native people of Pennsylvania.

Hybrid Book Discussion – Ida Tarbell: Portrait of a Muckraker

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 […]

17 Men – exhibition closes

Last day for special exhibition featuring portraits of 17 men who served as part of the USCT during the Civil War.

The Underground Railroad in West Chester Walking Tours

The Underground Railroad was a network of people offering shelter and aid to enslaved men, women and children on their journeys to freedom. This small-group walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in this clandestine operation. The tour covers approximately 1.25 miles, lasts […]