CCHS
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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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Chester County Historical Society’s Holiday & Greens Sale a Volunteer-Driven Fundraiser
The Chester County Historical Society’s Holiday & Greens Sale is one of the county’s finest traditions. Scheduled for Friday, Dec. 8 from 9:30 AM-8 PM…
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CCHS’ David Reinfeld to Take Position at Stroud Water Research Center
After one-and-a-half years of leading the Chester County Historical Society through difficult times, the future of Acting and Interim President David B. Reinfeld is crystal…
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Chester County Historical Society Names New President
A proven record of updating and introducing artifacts to a new generation will arrive at the Chester County Historical Society on July 25 with its new president,…
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Historical Society, Yellow Springs Receive Big Grants From PA
Thanks to the support from State Senator, Andy Dinniman, several important cultural organizations from Chester County will receive a significant financial boost. The senator’s office…
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Chester County Historical Society Hosting “Age of Aquarius in Chester County” Symposium
It is difficult to overstate the optimism many Americans felt in the early 1960’s. The white middle class spent the previous decade enjoying explosive growth.…
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National Endowment for the Humanities Grants Historical Society $400,000 for New Permanent Collection
A national endowment’s investment in Chester County will help bring the stories and images of the remarkably rich local history to future generations. A $400,000…
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Covered Bridge: Rob Lukens, CCHS President and History Zealot, Is Mourned
We’re taking a break today from our regular Covered Bridge blogging to pay respect to Rob Lukens, president of the Chester County Historical Society. Sadly,…
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Chester County Daily News Business Briefs
Your Daily Briefing: Fox Rothschild lawyer says Philadelphia is in a good position for tech growth, Historical Society expands South Asia Collection and more. Philadelphia’s…
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Covered Bridge: The Tsarnaev Brothers, Cheap Crude and This Week In The ’60s
Masha Gessen has published a new book, “The Brothers”, which, like many Americans in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, attempts to make sense…
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WestChester.Guru Talks ’60’s Culture With Rob Lukens
Kyle Hudson from WestChester.guru sat down with Rob Lukens as part of a new ‘Community Pillars’ series. The president of the Chester County Historical Society spoke with…
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Rob Lukens Delivers Historical Society’s “State Of The Organization”
In November Rob Lukens, President of the Chester County Historical Society, delivered the annual State of the Organization address to community members, volunteers and donors.…






















































