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.
Alice A. Carter, writer, artist, and professor, helps CCHC in celebrate Women's History Month with the story of Philadelphia painter Cecelia Beaux.
This virtual lecture examines the lives of four women living in Revolutionary-era Philadelphia as they struggle with identity and loyalties.
As part of the CCHC Speakers Series, Associate Professor John M. Pisciotta will focus on the Continental Troops' encampment at Valley Forge, the ravages smallpox, and the 18th century efforts to mitigate disease.
As part of the CCHC Speakers Series, Associate Professor John M. Pisciotta will focus on the Continental Troops' encampment at Valley Forge, the ravages smallpox, and the 18th century efforts to mitigate disease.
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.
