Chadds Ford
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This Chester County Town Among 12 Most Quaint Small Towns in the Mid-Atlantic
Chadds Ford is one of the most quaint small towns in the Mid-Atlantic, according to a recently released list by World Atlas. With 3,900 inhabitants, Chadds Ford has an artistic legacy that beats most Mid-Atlantic cities. The town is home to the Brandywine River Museum of Art, dedicated to regional and American works. It is…
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300 Years of Chadds Ford History Wrapped Up in One Property
A small family lived quietly at the Joseph C. Davis property, steeped in nearly three centuries of Chadds Ford history. Now the property, once the site of the Colonial-era Chadds Tavern, is on the market for $4.5 million. The mansion, built in 1801, was occupied as recently as August and is in move-in condition. It…
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Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz is Committed to Helping Clients Achieve Financial Freedom
When he was a junior studying accounting at West Chester University, William (Bill) Gowie Jr. was looking for an internship to support his future career path. He met Eugene Steger, who at the time was working with another accountant at an office in Malvern. Gowie landed an internship with the accounting firm and upon finishing…
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After It Was Flood-Damaged Two Years Ago, Iconic Chadds Ford Eatery Hank’s Place Will Return
Lovers of good food in Chadds Ford will be happy to know that the iconic Hank’s Place will be returning to town, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. The popular eatery was damaged beyond repair by a flood two years ago. Owners Anthony and Katie Young said they planned to demolish the existing building…
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Developer Puts Historic N.C. Wyeth House in Chadds Ford Up for Sale
Developer Wayne Megill of Chadds Ford has acquired the NC Wyeth house and is relisting the Chadds Ford home for sale using two different approaches—one with renovations and one as it is, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 15-acre property at 1597 Baltimore Pike is being sold by Megill’s homebuilding and renovation company,…
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Sanderson Museum in Chadds Ford Tells Story of One Man’s Passion for Music, History, and Art
The Sanderson Museum in Chadds Ford is overflowing with items that depict the story of one man’s life and the passion he had for music, history, and art, reports Dan Sheridan for 6ABC. The museum is a true hidden gem in Chester County that has been standing there since 1967. In addition to being a…
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Ongoing Joseph Stella Exhibit at Brandywine Museum of Art Explores Artist’s More Nature-Centric Works
An ongoing “Joseph Stella: Visionary Nature” exhibit at the Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford explores the artist’s more nature-centric works, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Stella, an Italian immigrant who moved to New York City in 1896, started his painting career by drawing cities and moments in the lives of…
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N.C. Wyeth Painting Bought for $4 at a Thrift Store Sells for $191K at Auction
A painting purchased for $4 at a Savers in Manchester, New Hampshire, years ago turned out to be the long-lost N.C. Wyeth illustration, “Ramona,” writes Danielle Ellis for CBS News Philadelphia. The thriftier bought the painting of two women in front of a religious statue when she was looking for old frames to repurpose. For…
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Local Author, Artist Collaborate for New Book That Focuses on Battle of Brandywine
A new book titled Emotional Brandywine looks at the Battle of Brandywine that took place across the fields of Chadds Ford through paintings and essays, writes Steven Hoffman for the Chester County Press. Chester County author Bruce E. Mowday captures the history of the engagement between American troops under the command of General George Washington…
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Woman Finds N.C. Wyeth Painting in Thrift Store for Four Dollars, Plans to Auction Later this Month
A four-dollar thrift find of a mysterious illustration in a Manchester, New Hampshire Savers store could soon be sold for up to $250,000, writes Elaine Velie for HyperAllergic Magazine. In 2017, a woman found a dusty painting by acclaimed Chadds Ford artist N.C. Wyeth featured 1884 novel Ramona by Helen Hunt Jackson. At first, she…
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Colombian-Inspired Cafe Opens in Pennsbury Township
While Margie Perez opened her Colombian/North American-inspired cafe in Pennsbury Township with little fanfare back in February, she has been enjoying her time putting love into all her cooking creations, according to a staff report from Chadds Ford Live. Perez grew up in Colombia where she had the pleasure of being spoiled by her grandmother’s…
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Chadds Ford’s N.C. Wyeth Was One of the Superstars of Golden Age of Illustration
Chadds Ford illustrator Newell Convers Wyeth, also known as N.C. Wyeth, was one of the superstars of the Golden Age of illustration, writes Sara Barnes for My Modern Met. The American painter created more than 4,000 images and contributed illustrations to over 100 books. Wyeth’s realistically rendered pictures brought to life many classic tales, such…
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Professional Sand Sculptor Schools Chadds Ford Kids in the Art of Sand Castle Building
Kids from the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District got down and sandy with professional sand sculptor Chuck Feld at the Chadds Ford Historical Society, writes Rich Schwartzman for ChaddsFordLive. The Historical Society recently hosted its Hands on History Camp which allowed kids the chance to have fun and learn at the same time with activities like…
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Chadds Ford’s Martha King Named Timbersport Champ a 3rd Time
Lumberjill Martha King of Chadds Ford is the first woman to win three U.S. Championships at the Stihl Timbersports U.S. Championships competition, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC10 Philadelphia. King competed over the weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She took on competitors across the country in the National Women’s Championship competition in a hard-fought wood-shopping sports contest…
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Chadds Ford Native, Former UNC Field Hockey Star One of Youngest Division I Coaches in History
Erin Matson, a Chadds Ford native and former University of North Carolina field hockey star, is one of the youngest Division I coaches in history at 23, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Matson’s field hockey career started early and progressed rapidly. At 13, she joined the U.S. women’s national indoor field hockey team.…
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First Bank House of the Week: A Perfect Blend of History and Modern Updates in Chadds Ford
A remarkable historic colonial home with seven bedrooms and five full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford. . . The main home was originally constructed in 1702 by John Hope, who arrived on William Penn’s fleet from England. As soon as you step inside, the residence’s historical significance envelopes you. …
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Unseen Works of Andrew Wyeth to Premiere at Brandywine Museum of Art
Another side of Andrew Wyeth is set to be on display at the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford beginning this Saturday, according to The Daily Local News. Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth includes abstract watercolor pieces that have not been seen by the public. The Chester County painter, known for his realist…
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Chadds Ford’s Lumberjill Martha King Goes for National Title
Chadds Ford lumberjill world champion Martha King is again vying for the U.S. STIHL Timbersports National Women’s Championship title in the intermediate division as she prepares to compete July 28 in Milwaukee. King has already won the National Women’s Championship twice, in 2019 and 2021.The 34-year-old also took the International Women’s Cup in Vienna in…
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