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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Distinctive Auction Items Make the Historical Society’s Halloween Ball a Can’t Miss Event
Anticipation is building for the Chester County Historical Society’s First Annual Halloween Ball on Saturday from 6:30-10:30 PM. If you haven’t purchased your ticket yet,…
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Forbes: Chester County Historical Society Helps Investors Determine Level of Authenticity of Art, Antiques
Local historical societies, like the Chester County Historical Society in West Chester, can be crucial in helping investors distinguish between fake and authentic art and…
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Lamb McErlane PC to Sponsor CCHS’s Halloween Ball, as Nonprofit ‘Keeps Our History Alive’
By Steve Edgcumbe As part of its 125th anniversary celebration, the Chester County Historical Society will host its First Annual Halloween Ball on Saturday, Oct.…
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Chester County Historical Society Wins Important Photos with Local Ties at Montana Auction
“Important Chester County objects can show up in unexpected places,” Elizabeth Laurent, the president of the Chester County Historical Society, wrote in her nonprofit’s monthly…
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Night of History, Mystery Slated for Historical Society’s First-Ever Halloween Ball
Join the Chester County Historical Society for a fun night of history and mystery at its First Annual Halloween Ball on Saturday, Oct. 27 from…
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MacElree Harvey’s Matthew McKeon Elected to Historical Society’s Board of Trustees
Matthew McKeon, an associate at MacElree Harvey, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Chester County Historical Society. The CCHS inspires, informs,…
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CCHS Excites Students About History with Funds from Educational Improvement Tax Credit
For decades, the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) has inspired local students to better understand our world through their innovative history programs. The Society preserves…
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Chester County Historical Society to Host Series of Genealogical Lectures in May
The Chester County Historical Society and the Chester County Archives have announced that they will host a series of informative genealogical lectures – entitled “Coming…
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Chester County Briefly: April 20
Chester County Historical Society The CCHS boasts a rare and extensive ceramics collection that will be on display on May 15, when it hosts “Tuesdays…
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‘Citizen of the World’ to Discuss Her Memoir at Chester County Historical Society
Kanta Bhatia will discuss her experience growing up in British Punjab, becoming a refugee in India, and her difficult journey to America on Wednesday, April…
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Chester County Historical Society’s 36th Antiques Show Brims with Regional Pride
The Chester County Antiques Show found its new home at the Church Farm School just in time for its 36th edition, writes Greg Smith for…
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Chester County Historical Society Hosts Exhibit Celebrating County’s Diversity
The Chester County Historical Society will soon debut an exhibit – entitled “Many Nations | Chester County” – that celebrates the diversity of Chester County…
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Recorded 330 Years Ago, First Chester County Deed on Display at Historical Society
The first real estate deed recorded in the original Chester County took place 330 years ago on March 10, 1688. The deed is for a…
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CCHS’s 36th Annual Antiques & Art Show Happening this Weekend
The Chester County Historical Society will be celebrating the 36th year of its Antiques & Art Show this weekend at the Church Farm School in…
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Chester County Briefly: December 14
Chester County Historical Society The CCHS has hired West Chester resident Allison Snavely as its Director of Development. She brings 10 years of community involvement…
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Chester County Historical Society Invites You to Give Back This Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, the Chester County Historical Society invites you to give back. The CCHS will once again be participating in Giving Tuesday,…
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Chester County Offers Array of Museums for Both Residents, Tourists
From historic Pierre S. du Pont’s home hidden in the beauty of Longwood Gardens to the American Helicopter Museum, Chester County offers a wealth of…
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Chester County Briefly: September 6
Andrew Silverman Andrew R. Silverman, an associate at MacElree Harvey, has been elected to the Board of the World Trade Center Delaware (WTC). For over…
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