What You Don’t Expect to Find
An intriguing personal history
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.
Digital Oral History
World War II, Open Space, and the Black Experience
Book Discussion – American Creation (hybrid)
Join the discussion! The bi-monthly CCHC book group has selected this book by acclaimed historian Joseph J. Ellis, who brings his unparalleled talents to this riveting account of the early […]
Book Discussion – White Fragility (hybrid)
Join the discussion! The bi-monthly CCHC book group has selected this New York Times best-selling book that explores the counterproductive reactions white people have when their assumptions about race are […]
Spy Day (Children’s Event)
Explore the secret world of historical spies with this family-friendly event!
The Underground Railroad in West Chester Walking Tours
Join CCHC historians as they guide you through the Borough of West Chester, PA exploring the stories of the brave men and women who helped freedom seekers on their perilous journeys northward to a better life.
Let’s Talk! A Hands-On History of Communication for Kids
Kids will explore past methods of communication in this interactive family-friendly event.
That’s Entertainment! Walking Tour
Visitors will learn about the actors, musicians, artists, writers, and entertainers that called West Chester home on this 90-minute walk through beautiful downtown West Chester.
Cecilia Beaux: A Modern Painter in the Gilded Age (Virtual Lecture)
Alice A. Carter, writer, artist, and professor, helps CCHC in celebrate Women’s History Month with the story of Philadelphia painter Cecelia Beaux.