‘Man Who Would Be King’ had Chesco origin
‘History on Tap’ to explore John Harlan, inspiration for Rudyard Kipling
The Marshalton Inn will be the venue for the Chester County Historical Society’s free “History on Tap” program on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
A Chester County native whose adventures inspired “The Man Would Be King,” a short story by Rudyard Kipling, will be the focus of the next “History on Tap” program from the Chester...
These mannequins have been dressed to thrill
Chester County Historical Society opens exhibit of 19th-century attire
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
“Profiles: Chester County Clothing of the 1800s,” the first comprehensive interpretation of 19th-century Chester County garb and the people behind it, opened Friday at the Chester County Historical Society.
A Pennsylvania law passed in 1872 may have shocked the pantaloons...
Treasured county relic comes out on top
Prison visitors’ book garners most votes of state’s 10 endangered artifacts
A Chester County treasure – imprisoned abolitionist Passmore Williamson’s Visitors’ Book – came out on top during the online campaign to save Pennsylvania’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts.
The entry from the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) was named the People’s Choice Award Winner, receiving a total...
‘History on Tap’ to quench revolutionary thirst
Free program will explore General Warren Inne’s role in U.S. independence
Monday night’s “History on Tap” program will explore the American Revolution at the General Warren Inne in Malvern.
Historian and author Tom McGuire will present the history of the General Warren Inne, including a vivid description of the inn’s role in the Battle of Paoli and American Revolution, during Monday night’s...
Votes sought to save abolitionists’ treasure
Chester County Historical Society artifact on Pa. ‘endangered’ list
In 1855, forced to make a decision most people never face, Passmore Williamson chose going to prison over going against his principles.
Williamson was jailed for not cooperating in recovering Jane Johnson, an enslaved woman who sought and gained freedom in Pennsylvania with his assistance. Williamson spent 100 days in...
Businesses urged to invest in history education
Chester County Historical Society retains status in tax-credit program
More than 3,500 Chester County students participated in History Connections programs at the Chester County Historical Society during the past year.
For the eighth consecutive year, the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is pleased to announce it is eligible to receive support as an educational improvement organization through...
CCHS offering unique way to tune into past
Old-time orchestra returns to Social Lounge for free ‘History on Tap’ program
The Social Lounge in West Chester will be the venue on Tuesday for the latest installment of the Chester County Historical Society’s “History on Tap” program, which will feature a repeat performance by The Dill Pickle Old Time Orchestra.
Buoyed by popular demand, the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is...
