Local Black Veterans of the Civil War remembered
Black veterans were honored with headstone posters representing their removed grave markers. Photo credit: Shirley Jones White.
It was probably the first time in more than a century that United States Colored Troops veterans buried in unmarked graves in an abandoned cemetery in Westtown Township were honored.
A ceremony was held May 25 on the steps of the courthouse in downtown West Chester, PA to...
Officials honor Old Glory in ceremony
Chester County officials gathered Thursday to mark the centennial of the Old Glory statue near the iconic county courthouse in West Chester. From left, County Commissioner Michelle Kichline, Court of Common Pleas President Judge Jacqueline Cody, Commissioner Terence Farrell and Commissioner Kathi Cozzone mark the moment.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County officials gathered Thursday morning to commemorate...
Letter: Question about military service unanswered
To The Editor,
This letter is to Bill Dunn of Downingtown in response to his letter entitled “A Different Take on Freedom” I am sorry to say that your letter does not answer the question: Why should African-American, Latino-Americans, middle class and poor Americans serve in the U.S. Armed Services?
I say this because of the serious harm the Tea Party, conservatives, Congressional Republicans,...
Library focusing on diverse forms of combat
One program showcases Civil War youth; another stresses anti-aging
The Chester County Library will present a program on boys who fought in the Civil War on Sept. 26.
The Chester County Library invites residents to two upcoming programs: one that looks back in time and one that seeks to lengthen it.
On Monday, Sept. 23, Dr. Jessica A. Kennedy, D.C., will present “How to Stay Young for 100 Years”...
Civil War exhibit to highlight local conflict
In Chester County, residents’ divided loyalties fueled tensions
A new exhibit at the Chester County Historical Society will provide insight into the Civil War era.
During the Civil War, Chester County found itself in the crosshairs of controversy with residents divided in their support for the Union or President Lincoln – conflict that spilled over into contentious public meetings and dueling...
