On Thursday, April 25, 2024 the History Center will host an exclusive award ceremony
and fundraising dinner honoring Dr. Diana Kane, Dr. Ann Preston, and Mr. and Mrs. Franny Abbott for their work, dedication, and contributions to Chester County Medical History.
For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.mycchc.org/history-maker-awards
Chester County History Center's Annual Halloween Ball. The most awaited event of the fall!
A celebration to commemorate Reminder Day, one of the earliest organized gay rights demonstrations in the United States, held in Philadelphia in 1965 -and subsequently until 1969. Reminder Day sought to bring awareness and remind the public that basic rights of citizenship were being denied to homosexual individuals. Also to commemorate Tea Dances, events organized […]
A conversation about history, activism, and resilience in the LGBTQIA community.Walter, who is the surviving partner of late American Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin, is the Executive Director of the Bayard Rustin Fund, which commemorates Rustin's life, values, and legacy. He is also board member emeritus at the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice, an […]
An in-person program celebrating the life, work, and legacy of Bayard Rustin and how his work and the Civil Rights Movement impacted African American History.The evening will feature the performance of Illuminating Bayard, by People's Light Theater; will have video commentaries by awarded actor Colman Domingo, who plays Bayard in the upcoming Netflix film Rustin, […]
This Documentary Launch and Fundraising Gala is sold out, but the film will be shown as part of the West Chester Film Festival on Saturday, April 29 at 2:00PM at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, across the street from the History Center. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door ($13 or $10 […]
An interactive, moderated conversation with Rev. Anderson Porter about his journey, his historical experiences, and a reflection on his life.
A daytime event for all family members that will include: Storytelling, special art/crafts workshops, design your own book, and a conversation about how to ‘Write Your Own History - How to Make Your Own History’.
A conversation with artist Dane E. Tilghman about his work, life, and experiences.
Celebrate Black History Month at CCHC with a guided tour featuring the African Americans who helped make Chester County what it is today. This unique, one hour, guided tour will take you through our library, galleries and, weather permitting, outside to tour the town of West Chester. Foul weather? No problem! We will remain indoors […]
Celebrate Black History Month at CCHC with a guided tour featuring the African Americans who helped make Chester County what it is today. This unique, one hour, guided tour will take you through our library, galleries and, weather permitting, outside to tour the town of West Chester. Foul weather? No problem! We will remain indoors […]
Celebrate Black History Month at CCHC with a guided tour featuring the African Americans who helped make Chester County what it is today. This unique, one hour, guided tour will take you through our library, galleries and, weather permitting, outside to tour the town of West Chester. Foul weather? No problem! We will remain indoors […]
225 N. High Street, West Chester, PA 19380 | 610-692-4800
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