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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Historic Cox House in Kennett Square Which Was Once Part of Underground Railroad Relocated
Longwood Gardens has successfully moved the Cox House, a historic home that once served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Longwood made the decision…
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Gather Place Museum Launches Inaugural America 250th Community Engagement Kickoff
Gather Place Museum in conjunction with Experience Yardley, is happy to host its inaugural America 250th Community Engagement Kickoff Event—the first-ever held in Bucks county…
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How Kennett Square Became the Mushroom Capital of the World
As the Mushroom Capital of the World, Kennett Square mushrooms are famous for both their agricultural value and cultural popularity, writes Kalena Thomhave for The…
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Pioneering Female Doctor from West Grove Helped Advance Women in Medical Education
Dr. Ann Preston, a pioneering female physician, played a crucial role in advancing women’s medical education in the United States, writes Jennifer Green for County…
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Washington Post: Kennett Square Leads Nation’s Mushroom Production Amid Industry Boom
Kennett Square, the unofficial Mushroom Capital of the World, continues to dominate mushroom production in the nation amid the industry’s boom, writes Laura Reiley for…
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Kennett Underground Railroad Center Receives $50K Grant to Rehab Fussell House Into Education Center
The Kennett Underground Railroad Center and the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway Commission will receive a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to…
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Chester County Leadership: Jane Golden, Founder and Executive Director, Mural Arts Philadelphia
Jane Golden, Founder and Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Margate, New Jersey, where she fell in…
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Chester County’s Dr. Ann Preston Made Her Mark in Male-Dominated Industry in 1800s
Chester County’s Dr. Ann Preston, the former dean of the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, led the way for female medical students in a male-dominated…
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Chester County Announces 30th Annual Town Tours & Village Walks Program
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe release details of the 2024 Town Tours & Village Walks program, kicking-off at the Chester…
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Immerse Yourself in the Past to Understand the Future at These Chester County Historic Sites
Filled with experiences of the past, these Chester County historic sites give insight into how our ancestors lived and how we celebrate their culture through…
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New Book Offers Glance at Local Private Gardens Around Region
We all know that the Philadelphia region has some of the most beautiful and historic gardens to visit like Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square or…
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West Chester Friends School Welcomes New Members to the Board of Trustees
Several new members joined the West Chester Friends School board of trustees. In all, five new members were welcomed to the board. Bobby Broderick graduated…
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Chester County Boasts a Rich, Unique History
Chester County has come a long way since British Quaker William Penn named the land after Chester, England in 1682. The Lenni Lenape called this…
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It’s a Friends Family Reunion as the Friends Association Celebrates Its 200th Anniversary
You are invited to a Friends Family Reunion, a 200th Anniversary celebration of Friends Association on Sunday, June 12, at the Chester County History Center…
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One Year After Tragedy, Barclay Friends Officials Hope to Rebuild
One year after a tragic fire destroyed a large portion of its complex, Barclay Friends Senior Living in West Chester is hoping to start rebuilding…
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Downingtown Auction House Sells Rare British Plate from 1738
Downingtown’s Pook & Pook auction house has sold a rare Liverpool delft plate from 1738 for nearly $30,000, writes Norman Watson for The Courier, a…
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