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

Visit the historic Colebrookdale Railroad and take a trip through scenic Hidden Valley on restored trains. Various tours with Fall foliage, Santa visits, holiday treats and a special New Years Eve Celebration. Prices, dates, and times vary

Europe in the 17th century has outgrown its borders. Political and religious wars on the continent and in Great Britain have catapulted its people into the modern age. Witness a period of our history that shows the expanding horizons of both Europe and America. $8/12

Dress to impress in your elegant cocktail best or pirate inspired attire, dance the night away with lively tunes from the Vince Brown Band, and delight in swashbuckling surprises and special entertainment throughout the night. Food/drink included. $175/200

Tavern Night is a one-of-a-kind evening of 18th-century food, drink, and music. Participants will enjoy the warmth of the fire as they delight in a selection of flavors and aromas representative of those found in a colonial tavern. $75. 21+

Enjoy a brisk fall afternoon as you embark on a scenic journey through the picturesque Chester Creek Valley aboard our heated train. Relax and unwind as we transport you back in time to the charming village of Glen Mills and return. $25-30. 10am, 12 & 2 pm. 90 min. 11/2 & 9

Historic RittenhouseTown will lead papermaking demonstrations using flax pulp, the PA Flax Program will showcase flax processing, the Common Press will collect rags to make a replica Declaration, and Coyote Tracks will guide participants in cord weaving.

Many of West Chester's leading citizens are buried at Oaklands Cemetery (founded 1854), but there are many stories that remain untold. Join the education staff of the CCHC to learn true tales of the soldiers, statesmen, lawyers, doctors, musicians, athletes, artists and more buried here. $22

Learn about food of Ancient Egypt with Dr. Steve. Part 1 on October 20

Sojourner Truth was born into slavery in New York, but escaped, with her infant daughter in 1826, and became a vocal advocate for abolition, temperance and civil and women’s rights in the 19th century.

Come learn about Genealogy and get started on researching your ancestors! Learn how to set up your family tree and figure out what the Ancestry DNA kits are all about. Or get help with your current research! Feel free to bring your own laptop/tablet, but we do have a few to borrow.

Jennifer Green, Education Director of the Chesco History Center recounts the true tales from the mysterious history of Delaware and Chester Counties. Hear cases of witchcraft, necromancy, disease, and murder. Learn about the strange ways the early Pennsylvanians treated their dead- and their living!

After a brief look at the folklore and history of serpentine around the world, we will focus on Quaker Joseph Brinton’s determination to build a successful business despite numerous obstacles. Please email info@philachaptersah.org to receive link.

These virtual office hours can answer your questions related to how individuals and organizations can get involved in the 250th, whether it’s creating a specific program or legacy goal for the anniversary or just general understanding of what’s happening in Delco for this milestone event.

Joseph Lee will chat about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity. In it, he explores Indigenous identity in proximity to land that serves as an iconic vacationing spot for the wealthy–the “island paradise” Martha’s Vineyard.

Interested in researching your family history? Struggling to navigate online genealogy databases? Trained Archivist Laura Kuchmay will help you navigate genealogy databases, census records, newspapers and some lesser known resources. Registration is required.

Historically, the Lenape have been described as “A Much Moved People” and the archaeology associated with their forced removal attest to the movement. This presentation lays out just a few of the sites where the Delaware have been present and discusses their archaeological and historical signatures.

Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Hyman brings to life the extraordinary real stories of five young Jewish women who risked everything to resist the Nazis during the Holocaust. Books will be available for purchase from Main Point Books. A signing will follow the talk.