DCHPN

Our specialized, in-depth tours are great for adventurous tourist and inquisitive local alike. Our experienced volunteer guides offer tours every weekend from May–November with each tour focusing on a different part of Greater Philadelphia. Various dates and times. $10-18

Deer Creek Malthouse will be at the park on Thursday evenings from May-June & Sept-Oct for weekly pop-up happy hours. Stop by the Log Cabin to enjoy some drinks, play games, and relax by the creek with friends. A great way to unwind after work or a walk in the park!

Along with Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson is widely considered to be one of the two leading 19th-century American poets. Come learn about her life and works with retired Penn Professor and distinguished author Peter Conn.

Please join Radnor Memorial Library & Radnor Historical Society for 6 lectures (6/17-8/26) on some celebration history beginning in 1876, including some local art and cultural topics, too. 6/24- The Forgotten World’s Fair of 1926: With Liberty and Justice for …A Few, Presented by Thomas H. Keels

Get your historic site ready for visitors in 2026 with this series of talks throughout 2025. Kate Clifford, Preservation Planner for DCPD, will discuss the results of site visits at historic sites throughout Delco and the newly published ADA at Historic Sites Guide.

This small-group walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in this clandestine operation. The tour covers approximately 1.25 miles, lasts 90 minutes, and is entirely outdoors; sidewalks and terrain may be uneven. $16

There will be a display of all submitted entries and an award ceremony on June 25, at 6 pm in the ballroom of the Hunting Hill Mansion. Cash prizes will be given for first, second, and third place, and for honorable mention. Deadline for judged submissions- June 18.

Whether you’ve been to Gettysburg or are planning your first visit, this two-part series offers valuable insight into how to make sense of the battlefield and its significance. Led by Michael Ciavola, a retired schoolteacher with a passion for Civil War history. Part 1 on June 12

Presented by Dr. Kirsten Lee, Auburn University DCHS is excited to announce a new series of free lectures that will be held during Dining Under the Stars. Please join us for an evening of local history and fun! Free and open to the public.

In 2026, America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation. Let’s inspire and engage all our communities in commemoration of America’s founding, connecting Chester County’s stories to the nation’s past, present and future. Part of CC250 virtual meetings

Join us for an overview of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, including history about Isaiah and Julia Zagar, the PMG site, and the many objects and influences included throughout the artwork. Then make a tile fridge magnet by decorating a white tile with your own design or message.

Explore duplicate books focusing on Chester County history and beyond, along with maps, ephemera, photo prints, and other items. Members of CCHC get early access at 9:00am. Materials in the sale are duplicates or are not relevant to Chester County. Fill a bag for one flat price! $3/5. Members at 9

Join us as we demonstrate and explore historic cooking and foodways! We’ll be using the recently restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen, as well as the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller’s House, to experiment with a variety of ingredients, techniques, and “receipts” (recipes).

This small-group walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in this clandestine operation. The tour covers approximately 1.25 miles, lasts 90 minutes, and is entirely outdoors; sidewalks and terrain may be uneven. $16

This small-group walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in this clandestine operation. The tour covers approximately 1.25 miles, lasts 90 minutes, and is entirely outdoors; sidewalks and terrain may be uneven. $16

Explore historic Lansdowne Borough and its early Victorian subdivisions that were created as a result of the expansion of the West Chester and Phila. Railroad. Come explore the tree-lined streets of 2 neighborhoods and the central business district, including the iconic Lansdowne Theater. $10-18

Part concert, part contemplation, part history lesson, part collaboration, Eve Miller of The Publick Pleasure will perform works that span vast time, place and technique, and along the way we’ll explore the impossibility of performing solo. $5-30

An illustrated slide show, recalling the origins of milling in the southeastern PA and DE area, and outlining techniques used in finding and documenting historic mills. Photos and drawings include buildings, milling equipment, aerial photos of sites, and views of mills. Pay as you wish.