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 […]
Rebranding the Chester County Historical Society: Toward Better Community Engagement
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 […]
On the Verge of Discovery: Civil War Prisoners of War Near West Chester
After the bloody Battle of Gettysburg in the summer of 1863, a little-noticed but important Civil War event took place near West Chester, Pennsylvania. A […]