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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Chester County History Center to Celebrate 300th Anniversary of the Birth of Marshallton’s Namesake
The Chester County History Center is partnering with Bartlett Tree Experts and the Humphry Marshall Trust to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of…
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Uptown! to ‘Light Up the Night’ on Saturday with Fundraising Gala
The Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center will host its annual gala, entitled “Light Up the Night,” on Saturday, April 16 from 6-10 PM. Hosted by…
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Chester County History Center Receives Institutional Achievement Award from Statewide Museum Association
The Chester County History Center has been recognized by PA Museums, a statewide museum association with 350 members across the Commonwealth, with this year’s Institutional…
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Students Return to Chester County History Center for Debate, Diplomacy
The Chester County History Center will welcome more than 150 students from Chester and Delaware counties today and tomorrow for a National History Day competition.…
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Learn About Trailblazing Women Who Called West Chester Home on Chester County History Center’s Walking Tour
Women make up half the population, yet their stories have often been neglected, excluded, or marginalized in public memory. West Chester, long the center of…
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Bicycle Decorated with Flowers Arrives at Chester County History Center in Honor of Rosie the Riveter
Seeking to honor the women whose efforts contributed significantly toward winning World War II, a bicycle decorated with flowers known as Pedals with Petals recently…
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Lincoln Chair, Washington Letter a Part of Chester County History Center’s Exhibit in Honor of Presidents Day
In honor of Presidents Day, the Chester County History Center will host a special exhibit from Tuesday, Feb. 15 to Saturday, Feb. 19 that will…
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Chester County History Center to Host Online Presentation Tuesday on Rich History of Chester County Hospital
Chester County Hospital’s rich history, which spans almost 130 years, will be the subject of a Chester County History Center presentation next week, writes Richard…
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Chester County History Center Opens New Exhibit Space on Decorative Objects Dating back to 1684
The Chester County History Center has opened its newest exhibit space, entitled “Visible Storage.” With more than 600 pieces now on view, visitors can see…
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Chester County History Center to Host Third Annual Halloween Ball on Saturday
The spirits are haunting. The monsters will crawl. It’s time to get ready, for the Halloween Ball! The Chester County History Center invites you to…
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Chester County History Center, County Commissioners Appoint New Director of Archives and Record Services
Chester County History Center President Conor Hepp and Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline have appointed Cliff Parker as Director of…
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Chester County History Center Adds New Heritage Task Force: ‘Every Corner of This County Has a Story to Tell’
The Chester County History Center has formed a new Heritage Task Force to extend its mission of interpreting the region’s history. The Heritage Task Force…
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Chester County History Center’s Calendar Packed with Events and Programs in September
The Chester County History Center has a packed calendar of events in September that are sure to inform and fascinate participants: The Underground Railroad in…
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Meridian Bank Seeks to Enrich the Communities It Serves, Donates $5,000 to Chester County History Center
Meridian Bank recognizes its responsibility to enrich the communities it serves. Since the bank’s inception in 2004, it has contributed millions of dollars to local…
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Available to Rent, The Venue at Chester County History Center an Ideal Setting for a Variety of Events
The Chester County History Center understands that nonprofits have been deeply impacted by the pandemic and, therefore, need all the help they can get. As…
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Chester County History Center to Host 30th Annual Genealogy Workshop Series This Fall
The Chester County History Center, along with Chester County Archives & Records Services, will host its 30th annual genealogy workshop series this fall. The series…
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What We Don’t Know Can’t Hurt Us. Chester County History Center Lecture on ‘Ordinary Poisons’ Proves Otherwise
It’s often said that what you don’t know can’t hurt you. However, this lecture, entitled “Ordinary Poison: Quack Medicine, Fashion Victims, and Good Intentions Gone…
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Chester County History Center Unveils Accessible Membership Program to Increase Community Engagement
The Chester County History Center, in conjunction with PECO, is creating an accessible membership level for individuals who have ACCESS/EBT Cards or receive government assistance.…
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