Brandywine Traveler

07/14/2023

Thornbury Historical interpreters, including Adrienne Lafayette (pictured), the Sons of American Revolution Color Guard, and Daughters of the American Revolution are featured during Lafayette Day from 11:00 to 3:00 on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Thornbury Farm, 1256 Thornbury Road, West Chester. Farm owner Randell Spackman is host.

Thornbury Historical interpreters, including Adrienne Lafayette (above), the Sons of American Revolution Color Guard and the Daughters of the American Revolution are featured during Lafayette Day at Thornbury Farm on July 29, 2023. “The grand national bicentennial celebration of Lafayette’s gran...

06/26/2023

Michael Hall, Music Director of the Kennett Symphony, took the 63 member orchestra on a dazzling musical journey Sunday night in Unionville that led to a well-deserved standing ovation. Photo by Lin Tan. https://kennettsymphony.org/

04/12/2023

The 17th Annual West Chester Film Festival will be held April 28 – 30, 2023. 50 short films will be presented from 2-minute comedies to 30-minute dramas and everything in between. Don't miss this! https://westchesterfilmfestival.com/

04/12/2023

On Friday, April 28, 2023, the History Center will host an exclusive fundraising dinner featuring the world premiere of the documentary "The Mushroom Man Who Changed The World, G. Raymond Rettew" with documentarians Doug Gahm & Deborah Divine. And then on Saturday, April 29, 2023, enjoy a viewing of the documentary followed by a conversation with the documentarians in partnership with the West Chester Film Festival. See more at https://mycchc.org/rettew/

12/06/2022

HISTORY IN THE MAKING: 23RD ANNUAL LITTLE LINCOLNS GETTYSBURG ADDRESS CONTEST

WEST CHESTER, PA – December 6, 2022 -- The Chester County Community Foundation was proud to host the 23rd Annual Gettysburg Address Contest on Saturday, December 3rd at the historic Lincoln Building. Seven “Little Lincolns” (see photo) dressed up as President Abraham Lincoln and recited the Gettysburg Address to a crowd of family, friends, teachers, and community members. The event was organized by Joe Martino on behalf of the West Chester Historical & Architectural Review Board (HARB). He applauds the participants for their hard work.

Axel Kolasinski, Conrad Kowalski, and Olivia Teague, all from Fugett Middle School, placed first, second, and third, respectively. Dylan Olano-Gil from Saints Peter and Paul School won best costume. Grace Matulewicz from Saint Agnes School, Hailey Bauer from Fugett Middle School, and Anna Thompson from Pierce Middle School also participated in the contest. Each student was awarded a cash prize and a large Lincoln coin engraved with the Gettysburg Address, as this event celebrates the 158th anniversary of President Lincoln’s famous speech.

A special thank you to the 2022 sponsors Delphi Wealth Management Group (top hat sponsor) and Senator Carolyn Comitta. Senator Comitta also attended the event and presented the contestants with certificates. Thank you to the judges John Noakes, Kate Shaw, and Corinne Martino. Finally, a massive thank you to all the students, teachers, parents, and schools for supporting the Little Lincolns. This event encourages youth to become more involved in the community and gain a deeper appreciation for the ways local history has shaped the nation.

About the Chester County Community Foundation Headquartered in West Chester’s Lincoln Building, the Chester County Community Foundation connects people who care with causes that matter so their legacy philanthropy makes a difference now and forever. The Community Foundation holds nearly $100 million in trust and annually awards $6+ million in grants and scholarships. To learn more about the Community Foundation, visit https://chescocf.org/.

11/30/2022

Stunning image of colorful tree with water reflection next to the historic carillon bell tower at Longwood Gardens

10/10/2022

Congratulations to the Friends of Martin's Tavern that produced the fabulous birthday event celebrating Humphrey Marshall in Marshallton PA this past weekend.

09/30/2022

The Autumn beauty of Gardens in Chester County PA.

06/25/2021

The Juneteenth Flag is proudly displayed at the Melton Center in West Chester as part of the ceremonies to commemorate the announcement in 1865 that all slaves were freed. June 19 is now a national holiday.

02/26/2021

For the Union: How Quaker abolition, a hanging, a slave riot, and a small newspaper in West Chester helped launch Abraham Lincoln's quest for the presidency. Also on sale at the Chester County History Center http://www.chestercohistorical.org/

"For the Union" by Malcolm Johnstone is now available in paperback! mailchi.mp/chescocf.org/lincoln-2

Follow the extraordinary story of how the first published biography of Abraham Lincoln forever changed the American political landscape.