Chester County is known not only for its rich history, but also for the amazing items of the past that hold the memory of entire […]

The Chester County Historical Library, located at the Chester County History Center (CCHC) at 225 North High Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, is a key repository […]

The Painter Family Archives is an extensive collection of documents reflecting the life and activities of the Painter Quaker family of West Chester, Pennsylvania in […]

In 1920, a law went into effect across the United States that prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages – known as Prohibition. […]

In 2020, the Chester County Historical Society, one of the region’s oldest and most respected institutions, officially announced a name and strategy change. The new […]

Graysanna Lewis (1821-1912) was an American naturalist, illustrator, and social activist known as a pioneer in the field of ornithology and active in the abolition, […]

“I was born and raised in Chester County and it was a pleasure to learn so much about my hometown. The website helps not only […]

“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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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 […]