Immerse yourself in West Chester’s festive holiday atmosphere with this 90 minute walking tour, brought to you by the Chester County History Center. Your costumed guides will take you to […]
Our American democracy is worth fighting for, and it has been since 1776. That struggle has produced heroes, all worthy. It has spawned foes – some with good intentions, others […]
A new documentary deploring Waverly's crucial role in the Underground Railroad and a celebration of the bravery of unsung abolitionists running on the Scranton ABC-TV app, WNEP+. The documentary highlights […]
For one night only, the storied gates of Historic Valley Forge Military College will open for a celebration where past and future collide. This exclusive sneak peek is reserved for […]
For thousands of escaped slaves in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Underground Railroad represented hope for a new life. This secret network of hidden, safe places relied on abolitionists […]
2026 ANIMATING DEMOCRACY: LANCASTER LIVE AND LEARN William Whipper Reading Circle LENWOOD SLOAN, Facilitator JOHN MALINA, Respondent DAVID WALKER 1829 - APPEAL TO THE COLORED CITIZENS OF THE WORLD! Tre Johnson […]
Quaker Benevolence and African Genius: Banneker and Cupid Paca featuring Dr. Leroy Hopkins, PhD For generations, Lancaster County’s history has been told through familiar names and well-documented narratives. Yet some […]
Explore the historic presence of African Americans in Bucks County, from the 1700s through emancipation. As the Revolutionary War was starting, Pennsylvania Quakers launched an early movement to end slavery […]
A FREE Family Event Celebrating America 250 and Black History Month A collaboration between the Chester County History Center, the Kennett Underground Railroad Center and West Chester Dance Works. Start […]
Lydia Hamilton Smith lived a remarkable life as the confidante of Thaddeus Stevens, but also as an accomplished woman in the years following his death. While many know Smith in […]
