Architectural History Walking Tour
Join CCHC historians as they guide you through the Borough of West Chester, PA exploring the exterior design of private homes and public buildings while learning about the evolving history and culture of this picturesque town.
Towers & Turrets: Victorian Mansions on the Main Line, 1870-1905 (Virtual)
Put on your slippers and make a cup of tea to time-travel with Historian Jeff Groff from the coziness of your favorite armchair. Through this fascinating virtual lecture, you will get a glimpse of the exquisite Victorian-era mansions of Philadelphia’s famed Main Line.
Thomas Ustick Walter and His Buildings: America’s Premier Architect, 1830-1870 (virtual)
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 […]