Chester County Historical Society
Chester County History Center is a nonprofit founded in 1893. It collects, preserves, and exhibits over 80,000 artifacts and 500,000 manuscripts, telling the rich history of Chester County, Pennsylvania, through dynamic museum exhibits and extensive archives.
Address: 225 North High Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: (610) 692-4800
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Former President of Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust to be Honored by Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America
Richard (Dick) Kunsch Sr., retired longtime president and CEO of Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust, has been selected by the Chester County Council, Boys Scouts…
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5 Chester County Museums & Historical Societies Awarded Grants to Support Culture
Over 161 museums and historical societies across the Keystone State have been awarded a total of nearly $2 million in grants from the PA Historical…
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Bishop Shanahan Grad’s Nonprofit Takes Giant Steps to Fight Food Insecurity
Bishop Shanahan graduate Derek Fiorenza founded Fiorenza’s Food for Friends (F4) a decade ago to help fight food insecurity in the region, writes Michael Bradley…
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Sense of Community Drew Marshalltown Resident Home as CCHC’s New President
Marshallton resident and West Chester University graduate Conor Hepp was drawn to his new position as President of the Chester County History Center by the…
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Chester County Leadership: Conor Hepp, President, Chester County History Center
Publisher’s Note: As you enjoy Conor’s profile, please note the Chester County History Center needs the support of the community now more than ever. Every…
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CCHS Cancels Antiques and Art Show, Closes Its Library and Museum Through April
The Chester County Historical Society has announced that, beginning Monday, March 16, its library and museum will be closed to the public through the month…
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New Exhibitors Set to Bring New Energy to Expanded Chester County Antiques and Art Show
The Chester County Historical Society has announced that the 38th Annual Chester County Antiques and Art Show will be held on March 14 and 15…
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‘Like the Little Engine That Could,’ CCHS Wins $150,000 Grant and Has Community to Thank for It
Courtesy of 89,476 votes from the public and more than 700 attendees at its recent Block Party, the Chester County Historical Society won a $150,000…
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West Chester Downtown Foundation Awards $20,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
The West Chester Downtown Foundation (WCDF) recently hosted its ninth annual West Chester Preservation Awards Ceremony at the Chester County Historical Society. During the ceremony,…
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Time’s Running Out; Cast Your Vote and Help CCHS Win Much-Needed Preservation Grant
Now is your chance to save history. Listen. You can almost hear echoes of the first Pennsylvania Women’s Rights Convention, held in 1852, in architect…
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Help The Chester County Historical Society
The Chester County Historical Society needs your vote to help them in their quest for a $200,000 Partners in Preservation grant. The funds will be…
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CCHS to ‘Unmask Spirits of Chester County’ at Its Second Annual Halloween Ball on Oct. 26
The spirts are haunting, and the monsters will crawl. It’s time to get ready for a Halloween Ball! Unmask the spirits of Chester County at…
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CCHS One of 20 Historic Sites in America Nominated for Prestigious Preservation Grant
The Chester County Historical Society has been chosen as one of 20 historic sites in the nation to compete for preservation funding during an online…
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Chester County Historical Society Collecting New, Like-New Clothing for Cradles to Crayons
PECO has partnered with the Philadelphia chapter of Cradles to Crayons for the latter’s most critical collection of the year. The BIG GIVE is a…
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Latest Work of Award-Winning Playwright Inspired by People, Places of West Chester
The latest work of award-winning playwright Dominique Morisseau is inspired by the people and places of West Chester, writes Natalie Smith for the Chester County…
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CCHS Board of Directors, President Elizabeth Laurent Jointly Announce Her Departure
The Board of Directors of the Chester County Historical Society and Elizabeth Laurent have jointly announced her departure as president of the nonprofit, effective July…
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CCHS’s 37th Annual Antiques and Art Show to Benefit Educational Programming
The Chester County Historical Society will host the 37th Annual Chester County Antiques and Art Show from March 15-17 at the Church Farm School in…
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Berks History Center Transfers Local Artifact to Care of Chester County Historical Society
The Berks History Center has transferred a rare artifact known as the Mendenhall Box to the care of the Chester County Historical Society, according to…
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