Chilling West Chester: A Dark History Walking Tour
True tales of murder, mischief and misadventure, pulled from our archives. From the horrors of the Chester County Prison, to the cold-blooded killers tried at the courthouse, to the insidious […]
Chilling West Chester: A Dark History Walking Tour
True tales of murder, mischief and misadventure, pulled from our archives. From the horrors of the Chester County Prison, to the cold-blooded killers tried at the courthouse, to the insidious […]
Underground Railroad in West Chester (walking tour)
The Underground Railroad was a network of people offering shelter and aid to enslaved men, women and children on their journeys to freedom. This family-friendly walking tour will visit eight […]
Underground Railroad in West Chester (walking tour)
The Underground Railroad was a network of people offering shelter and aid to enslaved men, women and children on their journeys to freedom. This family-friendly walking tour will visit eight […]
Horticultural Cousins: John Bartram, Humphry Marshall, and Early American Botany
Joel T. Fry, Curator at Bartram’s Garden in Philadelphia, will explore the lives of botanists & cousins John Bartram and Humphry Marshall. Pennsylvania Quakers John Bartram (1699-1777) and Humphry Marshall […]
The Shadow of Humphry Marshall: Delaware Valley Horticulture in the 19th Century (virtual)
Humphry Marshall’s legacy was felt throughout the Delaware Valley and had a strong influence on horticulture in our region. In this talk Tony Aiello will discuss Marshall’s impact on horticulture […]
Oaklands Cemetery Walking Tour
This walking tour will explore the origins of Oaklands Cemetery and the famous (and infamous) people buried there. Admission $20, CCHC members 20% discount with member code. Register Here!
Oaklands Cemetery Walking Tour
This walking tour will explore the origins of Oaklands Cemetery and the famous (and infamous) people buried there. Admission $20, CCHC members 20% discount with member code. Register Here!
Mapping 1777 Chester County (virtual)
In 2020, the Chester County Archives staff unveiled their award-winning 1777 Chester County Property Atlas. This project highlights property owners, roads, and notable sites of interest (mills, taverns, places of […]
Chester County’s Civil War Generals: They Marched Where Duty Called (virtual)
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 […]