George Washington
George Washington is a Founding Father of the United States.
He led the Continental Army to victory over Britain during the American Revolution and served as the nation’s first President from 1789 to 1797.
His leadership helped shape the U.S. Constitution and establish traditions for future presidents.
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Local Author, Artist Collaborate for New Book That Focuses on Battle of Brandywine
A new book titled Emotional Brandywine looks at the Battle of Brandywine that took place across the fields of Chadds Ford through paintings and essays,…
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Chester County Leadership: Georgann Berger McKenna, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, Penn Community Bank
Georgann Berger McKenna, Chief Human Resources Officer at Penn Community Bank, recently sat down with VISTA Today to discuss her role at the bank and…
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Tickets Still Available for Saturday’s Still Waters Brewfest in Collegeville; 30-Plus Craft Breweries Set to Attend
Enjoy plentiful pours from the more 30 local craft breweries that will be in attendance on Saturday, June 3 at the Still Waters Brewfest. Sponsored…
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USA Today: Tour Philadelphia’s Most Famous Historical Attractions on Two Wheels
Philadelphia offers visitors a way to enjoy its most famous historical attractions while also getting some physical activity on their bicycles, writes Sharon Nolan for…
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White House Expert Gives Neumann Talk on Building’s History
Stewart McLaurin will visit Neumann University in Aston March 23 to reveal little-known details about the history of the White House and share some untold…
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French General Who Fought in Battle of Brandywine Played Key Role in American Independence
A French figure is being lauded as a foreign fighter that contributed to the success of the Revolutionary War. Marquis de Lafayette has a family…
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Did the Earliest-Born Person Photographed Cross Nearby Delaware River with Washington? Here’s What’s Known
Known for being the earliest-born person ever photographed, one man from Maine may also have had an important local connection. Colin Schultz wrote about the…
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Harcum College Dental Hygiene Program Sets 2023 Date to Supercharge Kids’ Smiles
George Washington — one of the two honorees on President’s Day — may have suffered dental woes for most of his life, but participants in…
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Historic Ship Inn in Exton May Have Found New Owner
After owning and running the historic Ship Inn in Exton for two decades, Michael and Gertie Person may have found the building’s new owner, writes…
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Chester County History Center to Host Spy Day on July 23
Did you know that one of the Revolutionary War’s original spy rings was based out of Newtown Square? The Chester County History Center will host Spy…
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Section of Protected Brandywine Battlefield Site Now Open to the Public
A section of the Brandywine Battlefield recently preserved by the North American Land Trust (NALT) is now open to the public, writes Michael Rellahan for…
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Local Family Finds Modern Comfort in Home That George Washington Once Visited
Caroline and Brian Linz and their four sons may live in Whitby Hall, an 18th-century stone Georgian house on the Haverford Heritage Trail, but that…
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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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The Overriding Importance of the Battle of Brandywine Is the Marquis Lafayette
By Bruce Mowday The Sept. 11, 1777, Battle of Brandywine is a historic event of enormous importance to the United States that has been ignored…
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Chester County Leadership: Bill McSwain, Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Bill McSwain, a lifelong West Chester resident and former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up “southern”…
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The Drafts at West Chester’s Artillery Brewing Are a Fusillade of Historically Themed Foam
The list of brews at Artillery Brewing Company, which recently opened its doors in West Chester, salutes both local and national Revolutionary War history. Bill…
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Owners of Historic Farm in Tredyffrin Hope George Washington’s ‘Second Headquarters’ Can Muster On
While it has faced some issues over the years, including flooding, Greenwood Farm in Tredyffrin Township, historically known as George Washington’s “second headquarters,” is pushing…
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Summer’s Here! 7 Safe Family Activities
By Wendi Rank Now that Philadelphia-area counties have moved to the yellow phase, many of us are left wondering how to get out – and where, says…
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