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.
Lafayette’s Ball
Join us for an immersive evening to celebrate the 1825 visit to West Chester by the Marquis de Lafayette. Guests are encouraged, but not required, to dress in period attire.
Virtual Lecture – Main Line Country Squires
Immerse yourself in the country life of the wealthy Philadelphia industrialists and financiers of the 19th and 20th century in this captivating presentation by Jeff Groff, former Estate Historian of Winterthur.
Student Internship at CCHC
Hands-on experience with photo archives and library collections.
Book Discussion – Ingenious or Benjamin Franklin or The Loyal Son (hybrid)
Join the discussion! The bi-monthly CCHC book group selected three books. Feel free to read one or more. Ingenious by Richard Munson Munson recovers Franklin’s story relative to his scientific prowess. […]
That’s Entertainment! Walking Tour
Join CCHC tour guides on a 90-minute stroll through West Chester and listen to the compelling stories of artists and entertainers who once called West Chester home.
Quilt Turning at CCHC
Enjoy a rare up-close look at some of CCHC’s remarkable quilts! Pennsylvania quilt historian Barbara Garrett and Curator Ellen Endslow will interpret historical and design aspects of 24 quilts, unfolding […]
Community and Memory: The Dr. Mian Jan Fellowship (virtual)
Join Charisse Octavio and Gianna Leonen, two recipients of CCHC’s Dr. Mian Jan Fellowship, as they explore the meaning of community, family, and connection. They were responsible for outreach to the […]
Quilt Turning at CCHC
Enjoy a rare up-close look at some of CCHC’s remarkable quilts! Pennsylvania quilt historian Barbara Garrett and Curator Ellen Endslow will interpret historical and design aspects of 24 quilts, unfolding […]