Underground Railroad in West Chester (walking tour)

Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester, PA

Family-friendly walking tour of downtown West Chester and stories of the people who helped freedom seekers on their northward journeys.

$15

A Celebration of Freedom with Nahjee Grant | Children’s Program

Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester, PA

A daytime event for all family members that will include: Book reading, special art/crafts workshops, design your own book, and a conversation about how to ‘Write Your Own History - How to Make Your Own History’.

Free

Underground Railroad & Black History Walking Tours

Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester, PA

Family-friendly walking tour of downtown West Chester and stories of the people who helped freedom seekers on their northward journeys.

$15

A Night with Dane E. Tilghman

Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester, PA

A conversation with artist Dane E. Tilghman about his work, life, and experiences.

Free

Abolition and the Underground Railroad (virtual)

Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester, PA

Author Mark Lanyon joins Chester County History Center to discuss his research and book about the Underground Railroad and abolition.

Free

Fierce Women of West Chester – Walking Tour

Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester, PA

This 1.5-hour walking tour will visit the homes and businesses of the women that shaped West Chester from colonial times to the present.

$15

West Chester Wedding Showcase

Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester, PA

The Spring West Chester Wedding Showcase is back!  Looking for a photographer, dress, venue or rings?  The West Chester Wedding Showcase has you covered.  With a ton of great vendors, you can find everything you need for your special day!  And you have a chance to win some great prizes!

2021 FALL WEDDING SHOWCASE

Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester, PA

Engage with our curated collection of more than 30 of the best local wedding experts! Eat, drink and be inspired as you enjoy an amazing afternoon at the Chester County History Center.

$5

Halloween Ball

Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester, PA

Join Chester County History Center for a Spooktacular Evening featuring: live auction, music , costume contest, photo booth, and open bar and food by Perfect Setting Catering!

$100

Underground Railroad Walking Tour

Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester, PA

The Underground Railroad was a network of people, African American as well as white, offering shelter and aid to enslaved people escaping from the South. This family-friendly walking tour will visit locations around downtown West Chester that played a part in these struggles toward freedom and equality. Admission fee is by donation--pay as you wish!

Free

CCHC Spring Festival

Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester, PA

Unleash your inner botanist... Join CCHC Saturday, May 1 from 10-4 for a day of fun and rebirth. With live floral workshops, local vendors, and educational programs for kids! Spend a little time celebrating all things fun and floral at CCHC! Workshops and Programs Include: Build your own Terrarium • Sip and Paint Tavern Sign Classes • Candle Dipping for Kids • Explore CCHC’s Herbarium Collection • Famous Botanists of Chester County and more…

Free