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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Isaac Dutton Barnard (March 22, 1791 – February 28, 1834) was a prominent American military officer, lawyer, and politician from Pennsylvania. During his career, he […]

Bayard Rustin (1912-1987) was a prominent American civic activist and civil rights leader. His work has left an indelible mark on U.S. history, and his […]