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Barrymore Award Winning Playwright Eli Lynn (The PAC's Citrus Andronicus) adapts Joseph Addison’s original text, exploring the similarities between the tumultuous political landscape of Ancient Rome, Revolutionary-era America, and our current divided nation. $18-35. Sun 3-5pm, others 7-9pm

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. $10-15

A special guided tour of the exterior grounds of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic Landmark. Wednesdays and Saturdays in May. Pre-registration recommended but not required.

Zoom in at noon on the third Friday monthly, to learn resource development tips to help with your America 250 fundraising, marketing, volunteer recruitment & retention. Hosted by CC250. 11/24- 3/25: Fundraising; 4/25-5/25: Marketing; 6/25: Social Media; 7/25: Volunteers.

The Tours demonstrate to the public the value of using an architect and showcase the very best residential architecture in the Greater Philadelphia Region. The architects will engage with visitors about architectural details and answer questions. $10-45

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).

Excavations are conducted under the leadership of resident archaeologist Keith Doms with assistance from members of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology and volunteers from the community. Individuals and groups throughout the region assist with excavations and artifact cleaning.

Renowned archaeologist Dr. Stephen Phillips, shares fascinating insights into ancient Egypt. Ancient Egyptian gardens not only produced food, but they also enhanced private homes, decorated public spaces such as major temples, and even beautified tombs, literally & symbolically.

To commemorate and dive deeper into the 200th anniversary of the May 1825 completion of the Schuylkill Navigation slackwater-canal system, please join us for a packed day of content surrounding the history, both good and bad, of this Industrial Revolution feat. $55

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

Enjoy a British style Tea at the Grange. Catered by LePetit Chef. $40. RSVP by May 1 to grangeest@verizon.net or 610-446-4958.

Come out to Thunderbird Lodge for a picnic on the grounds with lots of food and drinks. There will be activities for the kids, live music by the Noisy Neighbors Duo, and “Jack’s Bar” will be open and and may have a specialty libation for the afternoon. $15/45

Join Dr. Emily Sneff, a leading expert on the Declaration of Independence, for this three-part exploration of the history behind the founding document of the United States and the upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026. Registration is $15 for each virtual workshop, or $30 for the full series.

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.

You be the judge. Based on the evidence, did the jury in this real historical trial get it right? Historians from the staff of CCHC will present the evidence and give you, the audience, a chance to reach a verdict. At the end, we'll tell you how the case actually turned out. $20

Presented by Rev. Washington 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.

After business meeting, hear Peter Williamson, Trail/Acquisition Manager at DCPD, discuss Delaware County’s newest County Park located on the former Don Guanella School site in Marple Township. Covering 213 acres, the site is home to the county’s largest undeveloped forest.

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