Of the hundreds of Union Army generals, ten had connections to Chester County. One won the Medal of Honor; several died in action. This presentation honors the lives, campaigns, and achievements of our county's top officers in the American Civil War. About the Speaker: Dave Walter is a retired chief financial officer, who has always […]
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.
Illustrator Shayne Davidson, who curated the exhibit, will discuss how she came upon a historic photo album, the treasures it contained, and creating the exhibit. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Shayne Davidson holds a BFA from California Institute of the Arts and an MFA in Medical and Biological Illustration from the University of Michigan. […]
Last day for special exhibition featuring portraits of 17 men who served as part of the USCT during the Civil War.
A president who governed a divided country has much to teach us in a twenty-first-century moment of polarization and political crisis. Hated and hailed, excoriated and revered, Abraham Lincoln was at the pinnacle of American power when implacable secessionists gave no quarter in a clash of visions bound up with money, race, identity, and faith. […]
Author Brendan J. Lyons shares his research into Charley King's life and military service.
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.
As part of the CCHC Speakers Series, Public Historian John E. Smith III presents the life and legacy of Chester County's forgotten Founding Father, John Morton.
Discover the personal stories of Civil War soldiers through the lens of their correspondence with one woman who connected them all.
