Chester County History Center
Chester County History Center is a nonprofit historical society and museum founded in 1893. It is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting Chester County’s rich heritage through extensive artifact, photograph, and manuscript collections in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Address: 225 North High Street, West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: (610) 692-4800
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President of Chester County History Center: ‘Lessons from Our Past Teach, Instill Pride in This Great Nation’
I am often asked why history is important or why I am so passionate about the History Center. I care deeply about my community and…
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Curator of Chester County History Center Elected to Board of PA Museums
Ellen Endslow, the Chester County History Center’s Director of Collections/Curator, has been elected to the Board of Directors of PA Museums, a statewide trade association…
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Explore the History of Smallpox Vaccination, Underground Railroad, and Life of Bayard Rustin at These CCHC Events
Widely respected as one of the state’s premier history museums and educational centers, the Chester County History Center inspires, informs, and builds community identity by…
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Chester County’s 1777 Property Atlas Portal Earns National Award
This week’s first in-person Chester County Commissioners’ public meeting held since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic took on historical meaning in more ways than…
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CCHC ‘Excited to Connect with Community’ at Spring Festival on Saturday
The Chester County History Center will host a Spring Festival on Saturday, May 1 from 10 AM-4 PM. The event will bring together local artisans…
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Unleash Your Inner Botanist at the Chester County History Center’s Spring Festival on May 1
Unleash your inner botanist and join the Chester County History Center for its Spring Festival on Saturday, May 1 from 10 AM-4 PM. A day…
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Chester County History Center’s Trio of Upcoming Virtual Events Sure to Inform, Fascinate
The Chester County History Center has three virtual events on the calendar that are sure to inform and fascinate participants: History Matters Speaker SeriesWilliam “Bill”…
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Test Your Knowledge of Pennsylvania Pop Culture at Chester County History Center’s Trivia Night on Jan. 14
Did you know pop star Taylor Swift grew up in Reading? Test your knowledge of Pennsylvania pop culture at the Chester County History Center’s Pennsylvania…
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Join CCHC for a Holiday History Stroll Through West Chester on Sunday, Dec. 27
Don’t let the holiday season pass by without joining the Chester County History Center on Sunday, Dec. 27 for a Holiday History Stroll. Explore 200…
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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 History Center Seeks Sponsors for Its ‘Home for the Holidays’ Outdoor Market Next Week
The Chester County History Center seeks sponsors as it hosts an outdoor market – entitled “Home for the Holidays” – that will feature gifts, greens,…
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Mark Your Calendar This Month for Chester County History Center’s Outdoor Market, Other Programming
The Chester County History Center will host a locally curated outdoor market featuring gifts, greens, wreaths, and more on Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov.…
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Ribbon-Cutting Marks Much-Anticipated Debut of Chester County History Center’s New Exhibit
The Chester County History Center debuted its much-anticipated new exhibit, “Becoming Chester County,” with a commemorative ribbon-cutting attended by elected officials and local dignitaries. This…
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Long-Awaited Exhibition to Open on Oct. 29 at Chester County History Center
The Chester County History Center (CCHC) will open its new core exhibits to the public with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday, Oct. 29. The project that…
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Chester County History Center’s Fundraiser Supports Local Farmer; Mums, Cabbage, Kale for Sale
The Chester County History Center is selling locally grown mums, ornamental cabbage, and kale. If you would like to support the CCHC’s educational programming while…
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Chester County History Center to Host Genealogy Workshop on Saturday
The Chester County History Center invites the public to join it on Saturday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 24 for its fall genealogy lecture series…
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Children Encouraged to Join CCHC’s History at Home Summer Camp on Wednesdays This Month
Looking for something exciting for your children to do during the summer, while still social distancing? Children ages 5-8 are encouraged to join the Chester…
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Interim President of Chester County History Center Thanks Community for ‘Extraordinary Year’
Marshallton resident and West Chester University graduate Conor Hepp will take office as President of the Chester County History Center on Aug. 10. At that…
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