Historian: Liam Davies

“Working with the archives and materials on HistChesterCo has made my research into the history of Chester County much easier. It contains many rare documents […]

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Tourist: Emily Clark

“My tour of Chester County was made so much more engaging by this site. The history I learned about each place became vivid and personalized. […]

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The Christian Brinton Collection

Christian Brinton (1870-1942) was a prominent art historian and collector from Chester County, Pennsylvania. He was active in promoting art in the United States in […]

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Rebecca Lukens: Tougher than Nails

Rebecca Lukens is an outstanding figure in the history of nineteenth-century American industry, whose life’s journey has come to symbolize female strength, endurance, and business […]

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