Quaker
Quaker is the Religious Society of Friends. It is a Christian-rooted movement begun in 17th-century England. It seeks the inward light and silent worship.
It values peace, truth, equality, and community. It is active in Pennsylvania and worldwide through meetings, service, and education.
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A 200-Year-Old Dairy Barn Outside West Chester Hides One of the Nation’s Largest Bookstores
Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester is a treasure trove of books with more than 300,000 rare and vintage books and perhaps even a ghost…
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Inside The Kimberton Inn, a Chester County Restaurant Built on Food, History, and Experience
Tucked just outside Phoenixville, The Kimberton Inn sits at a crossroads that feels frozen in time. Kimberton Road meets Hare’s Hill Road here, and all…
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VISTA Careers – Barclay Friends
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse ready to step into a leadership role while staying connected to resident care? Barclay Friends — West Chester’s trusted…
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Fate of Century-Old West Goshen House in Judge’s Hands Amid Preservation Fight
A privately owned West Goshen house that has remained vacant and been deteriorating for more than 20 years is now at the center of a preservation fight, writes Brooke…
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Germantown Friends School Buys Adjacent Historic Bank Building for $2M in Expansion Move
Germantown Friends School recently acquired a historic 11,000-square-foot building housing a Wells Fargo branch for $2.05 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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How Specialized Memory Care Neighborhoods Support Cognitive Wellness
For individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, thoughtfully designed environments can make a meaningful difference in daily life. Memory care neighborhoods…
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A Century of Grace: Angela ‘Lil’ Laperuta’s 100-Year Celebration at Barclay Friends
Angela “Lil” Laperuta’s 100th birthday was more than a personal milestone — it was a celebration of a life woven into the heart of a…
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How George Washington’s Favorite Cocktail Was Inspired by a Quaker Social Club in 1732 Andalusia, Bensalem
A social club formed by a group of Quakers in 1732 in the modern-day Andalusia neighborhood of Bensalem inspired George Washington’s favorite cocktail, writes Jen…
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Barclay Friends’ Culinary Team Brings Home First Place in Non-Profit Category at West Chester Chili Cook-Off
At this year’s West Chester Chili Cook-Off, the Barclay Friends culinary team didn’t just show up. They made a statement. Serving more than 1,300 people…
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The Greatest Event Since the Birth of Christ? Ken Burns Says It Began in the Delaware Valley
When Ken Burns, the celebrated documentary filmmaker behind The Civil War and The Vietnam War, calls the American Revolution “the most important event in world…
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“Remember the Ladies”: 12 Philadelphia Women Who Shaped a Revolution
Everyone knows the story of Betsy Ross and the first American flag, sewn in a small upholstery shop on Arch Street in Old City Philadelphia.…
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Revolutionary November: PBS Docuseries Brings The Revolution Home to Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley
Before the world called it the American Revolution, the fight for independence began right here, in the fields, taverns, meeting houses, and muddy crossroads of…
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Kennett Square Accounts for Over 60 Percent of Domestic Mushroom Production
Kennett Square is dubbed the Mushroom Capital of the World for a good reason, as the Chester County borough produces over 60 percent of all…
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Giving with Purpose: An Interview with Ellen Gilbert
When Ellen Gilbert joined the Barclay Friends Board of Directors five years ago, she brought with her a deep commitment to service and a belief…
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Downingtown Artist Adrian Martinez Paints the Battle of Brandywine Hour by Hour
Downingtown artist Adrian Martinez is creating a powerful series of 12 oil paintings that depict each hour of the Battle of Brandywine, fought on Sept.…
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World-Class Horticulture, Architecture, and Natural Beauty at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square offers world-class horticulture, architecture, and natural beauty spread across more than 1,000 acres, writes Bridget Gleeson for the Islands. The…
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Chester County Preserves History with Underground Railroad Memorial Sites
Chester County organization Voices Underground has plans to honor the county’s history through immersive storytelling, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Voices Underground features artists, scholars,…
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Inside the Long History of West Chester’s Birmingham Friends and Local Quaker Meetinghouses
One of many Quaker meetinghouses across the Philadelphia region, West Chester’s Birmingham Friends Meeting has an intriguing history, writes Roger Morris for The Hunt. Birmingham…
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