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

Succession Fermentory will be at the park on Thursday evenings in May, June, September, & October for weekly pop-up happy hours, with a variety of beers and other beverages for sale. Stop by to sip some drinks, enjoy the music, play games, and relax by the creek with friends.

Learn about the breadth of the American Revolution and individual biographies with this family-friendly traveling exhibit hosted by CCHC in partnership with the Daughters of the American Revolution and The Battlefield Trust. Regular Museum hrs/prices.

“Revolutionary West Chester” takes tour participants back to the 18th century, when West Chester was still the colonial crossroads village of Turks Head. This tour explores life in Chester County on the edge of battle, in an age of revolution, and the lives of heroes and everyday people. $16

Get special access to Kuerner Farm, a National Historic Landmark, where Andrew Wyeth found intriguing subjects for hundreds of tempera paintings, watercolors, and drawings for more than 70 years. Artists working in all media are invited to explore the property. $15/20

Step back in time in this hands-on pop-up! Explore how people of all ages spent their leisure time in the late 1700s, using simple materials and plenty of creativity. Guests will learn about historic pastimes, and then try them out for themselves in this fun, interactive experience. All ages.

Memorial Service at Burial Ground- 9am, at John Morton's Monument. Following the service, St. Paul's Church on 9th St. is open for tours, John Morton artifacts from DCHS, and refreshments.

Come out to the oldest Memorial Day Parade (est. 1881) and celebrate with Ulysses S. Grant, local organizations and families. Free food, drinks and water ice, patriotic music, raffle. Parade staging at 9, start at 11:15.

Discover how an 18th century garden served as the cornerstone for survival, health, and creativity for colonial farm families. Storytime: 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. $8/12

Historic preservation is not just the work of academics and professionals, it belongs to everyone. Yet many young people remain unaware of preservation efforts, and even fewer realize it as a potential career path.

“Revolutionary West Chester” takes tour participants back to the 18th century, when West Chester was still the colonial crossroads village of Turks Head. This tour explores life in Chester County on the edge of battle, in an age of revolution, and the lives of heroes and everyday people. $16

Whether you’ve been to Gettysburg or are planning your first visit, this program 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. Reg req'd.

Step back in time and learn how to drink—and bartend—like a true patriot with Flavors of History instructor (and local history expert!) Tony Shahan. During this interactive class, you’ll craft a trio of historic punches that capture the bold and varied flavors of our nation’s beginnings. $55

Celebrate 250 years of American Quilting. See the 'America the Beautiful' Quilt Challenge entries, quilt displays, raffles, vendors, make and take activities, and much more!

Be among the first to bike the new 7.2 mile bike corridor along the historic Chester Pike and celebrate our nation's 250th birthday! Pass by historic sites along the old 'King's Highway'.

Come learn more about Middletown's history at Cumberland Cemetery, Longview Park & the Middletown Twp Historical Society! Get your passport stamped at each location to win a prize! Learn from local historians and enjoy local sites.

From 1754 to 1763 the French and Indian War played out across Colonial America. Visit the French and Chester County militia campsites. Talk to the soldiers about their uniforms, weapons, and strategy for fighting in the American wilderness. Hearth Cooking, animals, games and more! $8/12

This book focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776, before anyone knew what the legacy of the Declaration would be or if the United States would win the war against Great Britain. Books available for purchase. Pay what you wish- $20 suggested donation.