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Local Nonprofit Brings Kids Together to Appreciate Nature, Education at French Creek State Park
The Centro Cultural Latinos Unidos, a local nonprofit organization, recently brought 19 children to participate in a beautiful nature experience at French Creek State Park, writes Bill Uhrich for The Daily Local News. Centro Cultural Latinos Unidos is on a mission to connect American and Latino cultures and provide families with educational, recreational, legal, and…
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Crow’s Nest Preserve is True Hidden Gem in Chester County
Crow’s Nest Preserve, one of Natural Land’s nature preserves not far from French Creek State Park in Elverson, is a true hidden gem in Chester County, writes Courtney Diener-Stokes for The Daily Local News. The 712-acre preserve is often so quiet that visitors can feel like they have it all to themselves. It is also…
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Charcoal Makers at Six Penny Creek Settlement Near Elverson Played Crucial Role in Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad, which is a vital part of our nation’s history, was an intricate network of people that helped move enslaved people from the South to the North, in search of freedom, until the end of the Civil War, writes Michelle N. Lynch for The Daily Local News. The involvement of rural black communities,…
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Mow Your Yard and Your Roof at This ‘Hobbit House’ in Elverson
Have you ever wanted to live in a ‘Hobbit house‘ and feel like you’re in The Shire? Well, J.R.R. Tolkien fans will love this dwelling in the hills of Elverson, writes Mary K. Jacob for the New York Post. Built in 1988, the 4-acre property is listed for $425,000 with three bedrooms and two bathrooms;…
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The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Can Enjoyed This Week in Chester County
The Geminids, which many consider to be the best meteor showers of the year, can be observed over the Philadelphia region late on Wednesday night and into the early morning hours of Thursday, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During that peak period, as many as 135 meteors can enter the atmosphere per…
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Award-Winning Elverson Distillery Launches New Gin as It Prepares for International Expansion
Revivalist, the award-winning Elverson distillery, recently launched a new gin and is now preparing to expand its sales both nationwide and around the globe, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. The company previously known as Brandywine Branch Distillery has recently rebranded as Botanery Barn, which is now the umbrella brand for Revivalist Gin and…
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Pair of Brothers Aim to Raise Your Spirits by Drinking Spirits, Specifically at Their Elverson Distillery
One Chester County distillery has found its way onto the list of fourteen most interesting spots in the Philadelphia region for rye, bourbon, rum, vodka, and more, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Brandywine Branch Distillers in Elverson is the brainchild of Don and Scott Avellino. The pair spent much of their lives in…
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One of the Best Places in Pennsylvania to Soak Up Autumn Scenery is in Elverson
One of the best places in Pennsylvania to take in autumn scenery while soaking up fresh air is French Creek State Park in Elverson, writes Beth Price-Williams for Only In Your State. While the enchanting park is beautiful all season, it is absolutely magical during the fall. The park covers 7,730 acres and is the…
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Racing Organization at French Creek Is a Year-Round Haven for Open-Water Swimmers
French Creek Racing, an open-water competitive organization, continues to change lives as a year-round haven for open-water swimmers, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. One of these is 66-year-old Madelaine Sayko, who is a volunteer and club ambassador. Sayko spent her career in organizational management and currently works for Main Line Unitarian Church in…
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Here’s Where You Can Stargaze in Chester County
While getting a clear sky in Philadelphia can be challenging due to light pollution, Chester County offers plenty of stargazing opportunities, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While many believe that stargazing is an expensive and intimidating hobby, there is no need for big telescopes to enjoy a beautiful night sky, according to the…
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After Being Closed for Three Summers, French Creek State Park Pool Reopens
After being closed for three years due to the pandemic, required repairs, and a shortage of lifeguards, French Creek State Park pool in Elverson has reopened and is once again welcoming families that want to enjoy a relaxing day of swimming and sunbathing, writes Lisa Mitchell for The Daily Local News. “So many health benefits…
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Elverson Resident Paddles Different Canoe Each Day of Schuylkill River Sojourn
Elverson resident Dick Leone has a unique approach to the Schuylkill River Sojourn: he uses a different canoe each day, writes Evan Brandt for The Mercury. He owns 26 canoes in total, and some of them he helped to design, develop, and test, including the one he used recently. “We tested it against the fastest…
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Elverson-Based Farm Produces Soybeans, Sawdust, and Family Legacy
An Elverson-based farm is continuing its family tradition and possibly even expanding across the East Coast. Beam Farms Inc. is run by father (Bill) and son (Matthew) to continue their early legacy dating back to the early 1900’s, writes Chris Torres for FarmProgress. What was once 100-acres transformed to 4,000 acres as well as…
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Newly Installed Art by Twin Valley High Schoolers Unveiled at Turnpike Plaza
Newly installed art created by students from Twin Valley High School in Elverson was unveiled at the Peter J. Camiel Turnpike Service Plaza by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. The piece is a series of glazed ceramic mosaics that highlight…
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Local Destination Makes List of Best Camping, or Glamping, Spots in Philadelphia Area
If you are looking to get away from it all and enjoy a nice camping or glamping adventure, you do not have to go far from home to find some great spots where you can fully immerse yourself in nature, write Laura Brzyski, Victor Fiorillo, and Bradford Pearson for Philadelphia Magazine. In fact, French Creek…
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One of PA’s Best Parks, Playgrounds for Kids is in Chester County
French Creek State Park in Elverson is one of the best parks and playgrounds for children in Pennsylvania, according to Newsbreak. French Creek State Park is one of many state parks that feature playgrounds and hiking trails for children. This makes it ideal for families that are looking for a more natural setting for their…
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Elverson Farm Gives Newborn Calves Eagles-Themed Names
The Kurtz family at Kurtland Farms in Elverson has given newborn calves Eagles-themed names in support of the team and their favorite players, writes Keith Schweigert for FOX43. The Kurtz’s have operated the 100-year-old dairy farm for three generations. So, in honor of the Birds flying to the Super Bowl this weekend, the superfans have…
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Food & Wine Magazine Touts Elverson Distillery’s Gin as a Staple in Martini-Making
A good Martini is one of the classics of the cocktail world, but to make a great one you need the right gin, writes Brian Freedman for Food & Wine. There are countless ways to construct a Martini despite it being comprised of just two ingredients. There are all the variations of the drink itself,…
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