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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FirstBank Charitable Foundation’s Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit: Uniting for Positive Change
On May 9, the FirstBank Charitable Foundation will present its pioneering event in philanthropy, the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit. This groundbreaking summit brings…
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2024 VISTA Millennial Superstars: Carrie Stare
York native Carrie Stare is the President of the LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County, where the highlight of her role is making the LGBTQ+…
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West Chester Community Campus Committee Committed to Improving Borough/WCU Relationship
During a meeting earlier this week, the West Chester Community Campus Committee (WCCCC) shared updates with the Borough Council on the achievements regarding the relationship…
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Renowned Founder of CVP Communications and Integrated Marketing Services to Receive Lifetime Service Award from Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America
The Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America has selected Dolores Hagerstrom, founder of CVP Communications and Integrated Marketing Services, as the inaugural recipient of…
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Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Announces Its 2024 Annual Gala: Light Up the Night
The Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is announcing the return of its much-anticipated annual gala, Light Up the Night, set to dazzle the community on…
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This Chester County Town Listed Among Most Memorable Small Towns in Mid-Atlantic Region
This Chester County town has been listed as one of the most memorable small towns in the Mid-Atlantic region, according to World Atlas. Nestled in…
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Relive the Past at These History Museums in Chester County
As an area rich in the history of the nation, Chester County has dedicated several museums and centers to preserving the past for present and…
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History Center in West Chester to Hold New Year’s Family Event
Looking for something to do on holiday break? The Chester County History Center will host a new family event, “Have a Ball!,” on Saturday, Dec.…
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Chester County Author Contracted to Write Book on Danelo Cavalcante Prison Escape
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., an independent publisher with more than 5,000 titles, contracted with Chester County author Bruce E. Mowday to write a book on the…
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Lamb McErlane Partner Mary-Ellen Allen Elected to the Board of Trustees of the Chester County History Center
Lamb McErlane partner Mary-Ellen H. Allen has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Chester County History Center (CCHC). The CCHC is located in West Chester…
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The Alliance for Health Equity Recognizes Impact of Local Nonprofit in Chester County
In January of 2023, The Alliance for Health Equity launched its second cohort of the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute, with the goal of assisting nine local…
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Chester County History Center’s Underground Railroad Walking Tour Educates and Fascinates
The Chester County History Center will be holding Underground Railroad walking tours on multiple dates in July and August that are sure to educate and…
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Juneteenth in Chester County Focuses on Underground Railroad, 19th-Century Black Businesses
For the weekend ahead of Juneteenth, 19th-century Black businesses and the underground railroad were highlight around West Chester and other parts of Chester County, writes…
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Chester County History Center Celebrates Documentary Premiere of Major Figure from West Chester
On Friday, April 28, the Chester County History Center held a Documentary Premiere and Fundraising Gala recognizing the life and work of G. Raymond Rettew.…
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Chester County History Center to Present ‘The Mushroom Man Who Changed the World’
One April 28, the Chester County History Center (CCHC) will present the world premiere of the documentary The Mushroom Man Who Changed the World: G.…
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S&T Bank Supports Nonprofit’s Mission of Furnishing Hope Throughout Chester County
As a presenting sponsor of the Community Warehouse Project’s annual gala, S&T Bank always strives to recognize organizations in the community who are caring and…
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Happy Hour on Feb. 22 at Locust Lane Craft Brewery in Malvern to Benefit Chester County History Center
Locust Lane Craft Brewery in Malvern will host a happy hour with guest bartenders on Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 5-8 PM. Proceeds will benefit the…
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‘We All Have Skin in the Game’: Demolition Makes Way for New Six-Story Hotel in West Chester
A 108-room, six-story hotel is coming to West Chester, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. The Thatcher’s/Rite-Aid building at Gay and Walnut streets…
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