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Chester County History Center

(107) Historical society in West Chester, Pennsylvania
Chester County History Center, formerly the Chester County Historical Society, is a nonprofit historical society, founded in 1893, dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting the history of Chester County, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding area.
Address: 225 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM Fri
Phone: (610) 692-4800
Revolutionary War Sites in Chester County · Brandywine Battlefield Park · Battle of the Clouds · Paoli Massacre.
Chester County is a historical museum with has a rich backstory — and we're here to help share it with rotating exhibits of artifacts, manuscripts, photographs, ...
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Religion. In keeping with its colonial history, Chester County is home to a number of historic Quaker buildings, including Birmingham, Birmingham Orthodox, ...
One of the three original counties formed by William Penn in November 1682. It did not become an inland county until 1789. Its name derives from Cheshire (i.e. ...
Centuries later, the separate Chester County Archives department was established in 1982 to preserve and make available the historic records of Chester County.
Title, History of Chester county, Pennsylvania : with genealogical and biographical sketches ; Creator, Futhey, J. Smith ; Contributors, Cope, Gilbert, 1840-1928.
Feb 18, 2024 · Chester county was created by English Quaker William Penn in 1682 as one of Pennsylvania's three original counties. It was named for Cheshire, ...
Founded by local citizens in 1893, the Chester County History Center's early years were occupied with collecting items of historical value, ...
Chester County Historical Society is a vibrant place where people encounter, explore and learn about the past. With diverse audiences and Chester County's ...
Chester is the oldest City in Pennsylvania. In 1681, William Penn acquired the colonial settlement as a safe haven for Quakers. One year later he landed on the ...