Photographs from the mid20th century the delaware county historical association was founded in 1945 to preserve and present the rich history of delaware county. Three more vernacular structures have since been donated to the historical association. Affiliate organization directory historical society of. Delaware county historical society offers programs, tours, education to adults and school children. Delaware county is centrally located just 45 minutes from some of iowas biggest hubs festivals like the delaware county fair bring in visitors from all over the state who come to appreciate our unique culture and beautiful surroundings. The present courthouse in the town of chester was the third in town and was built in 1852. Since 1895, dchs has been gathering and sharing the stories of the county and its people. County historical society, located at 408 avenue of the states in chester. Welcome to delaware county pa history website the areas largest archived website for historical photos, maps, and genealogical resources. Chester county historical society closes to the public.
Delaware county historical society 408 avenue of the states, chester, pennsylvania. The dchs research library is often the first stop for the delaware county genealogy and historical researcher. Dchs mission is to collect, preserve and protect the history and. Mission the mission of the delaware county historical society is to enhance community development and quality of life in delaware county by fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of local history and culture through advocacy, education, interpretation, stewardship, and service. Address, phone number, delaware county historical society. We invite you to like our main page at delaware county historical society to stay in touch with the history of our county, artifacts and. Chester county historical society offers a selection of programs highlighting its museum and archival collections. The museumresearch library of the history of delaware county holds a.
Chester historic preservation committee website facebook email. Restaurants near delaware county historical society. Some of the manuscripts of the dhs are listed in h. New and noteworthy delaware county history books and dvds. Featured events are paid listings by users and receive priority placement on patch, on our social pages and in our daily newsletters. The haunted historic tour included the william penn park, caleb pusey house, chester rural cemetery, 1724 court house, widener university art gallery, laran bronze factory, and the delaware county historical society museum where the formal grand opening would take place. While many of our beautiful gardens, parks, and other attractions are temporarily closed, visit delco, pa is still the destination for all your future adventures. If you are interested in cchs current lectures and seminars, click here. Celebrating the rich history of delaware county news. Pennsylvania counties delaware county delaware county contiguous to philadelphia county, delaware county was formed from chester county in 1789.
Delaware county historical society, chester, pennsylvania. He is a board member of the chester county conference and visitors bureau and the valley forge park alliance. Researchers may visit the christopher ward reading room of the research library during regular hours without appointment. Delaware county historical society our history, our heritage. The chadds ford historical society is hosting its 12th annual plein air art event from february 6th though 8th. Chester city originally settled in 1644 asupland, the name was changed to chester in 1682. Access to items in the object collection that are not on exhibit is by appointment. The chester county historical society s modern elegance provided everything we could have asked for in a venue, a beautiful setting, flexibility which allowed us to plan our wedding the way we envisioned, an experienced and supportive staff, and close proximity convenient parking and downtown west chester bars. Delaware county institute of science website facebook email. Guide to delaware county, pennsylvania ancestry, genealogy and family. Since 1895, dchs has been gathering and sharing the stories of the county.
The chester county pennsylvania historical society, located in west chester, pa, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of west chester. Founded in 1895, dchs has been gathering and sharing the stories and artifacts of delaware county, pa and its people. The mission of delaware county historical society dchs is to collect, protect and preserve the history and culture of delaware county, pa making it accessible to all by providing strong educational outreach. History of the chester county archives chester county, pa. Delaware county historical society aims to boost chesters. Old bank lobby check out tripadvisor members 468 candid photos and videos of delaware county historical society. The first court in the area was held at walkers, now known as lewis turnout in 1776. Our mission is to promote and sustain interest in the history of delaware county, ohio through historical. The state of delaware encourages the preservation and rehabilitation of historic buildings in delaware through its historic preservation tax credit program. View all restaurants near delaware county historical society on tripadvisor.
For delaware genealogy, begin by visiting delaware genealogy. If you own depreciable property, there are additional federal tax incentives. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. The chester county archives, which is administered by chester county historical society for the county of chester, was dedicated on august 27, 1982 in a ceremony held in courtroom i of the historic chester county courthouse. He is a contributing editor with business 2 business magazine.
Jan 17, 2020 collection strengths include business records of delaware companies from the 18th and 19th centuries, church records, city directories, military and naval records, and personal records. Delaware county historical events,lectures, meetings etc. The delaware county historical society has been collecting and preserving items of the county. Below is a directory listing of all history affiliates members as 20. Feb 21, 2018 a brief history of the tricounty area. Delaware county district attorney jack stollsteimer joined state attorney general josh shapiro monday in announcing a novel joint pilot program aimed at combatting the misclassification of construction workers through criminal prosecutions. Delaware, maryland, new jersey, new york and pennsylvania. Delaware county historical society research library and. Students in west chester universitys wells school of music will perform sounds of italy, featuring musical selections spanning centuries of italian artistry. Delaware county electric company, chester station haer no. The chichester historical society is a nonprofit organization established to preserve the local history of. Chadds ford historical society delaware county historical society. The chester county historical society is dedicated to the preservation of chester county history, and in promoting historical tourism by displaying the artifacts, and the. County asked to take over chesters colonial courthouse news.
The page as it states is to announce upcoming meetings, lectures and historical events throughout delaware county. The delaware historical society was founded in may 1864 for the elucidation of history, particularly such portions as may refer to delaware. See more of delaware county historical society research library and museum on facebook. History muncies history of african americans delaware county s postal history the murder of norman black the lenape delaware villages in delaware county the history of riverside city. Hotels near delaware county historical society, chester on tripadvisor. Serving over 3,000 researchers a year, the archives is a primary destination for genealogists, property researchers, local historians and academics researching all facets of chester county history. In the early 1960s, the association purchased property, originally settled by gideon frisbee. View all attractions near delaware county historical society on tripadvisor. Chichester historical society historical society of. Bucks county historical society chadds ford historical society downingtown area historical society the historical society of delaware the historical society of pennsylvania historical society of the phoenixville area lancaster mennonite historical society lancaster county historical society tredyffrin easttown historical.
Books in our collection include genealogies, as well as local, county and state histories for pennsylvania and surrounding states including new jersey, delaware, maryland, and new york. Stan bowman of chester county was born and raised in delaware county and began taking pictures of trolleys in his teens. Delaware county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch. It drains an area of 14,119 square miles 36,570 km 2 in five u. A guide to research at the delaware historical society. Our local guides share an intimate look at delaware coun. Newtown public library, newtown square, pa home facebook. Chester historic preservation committee darby borough historical and preservation soceity. Chester county historical society closes to the public cchs will be closing to the public out of concern for the safety and wellbeing of the community. Greenbank farm in marple and the 1907 delaware county national bank building in chester, the latter of which. Historical society of pennsylvania historical society of western pennsylvania. The historical society is located at 225 north high street in downtown west chester.
Indexed scrap books of history, genealogies, maps and news articles. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. Newtown public library, newtown square, pa, newtown square, pa. The society focuses on the broader chichester region of delaware county, pennsylvania, encompassing the townships of upper chichester and lower chichester as well as the boroughs of marcus hook and trainer. Local information chester county historical society. Delaware county historical society 2340 w chester pike. The historic courthouse is located near the new city hall building. Founded in 1895, the delaware county historical society is the oldest historical society in delaware county, pennsylvania. The programs draw upon the expertise of its professional staff and their research on various chester county topics. Recognizing 150 years of service to the people of delaware.
There are 11 historical societies in delaware county, pennsylvania, serving a population of 563,384 people in an area of 184 square miles. Delaware county historical society 2340 w chester pike broomall pa 19008. Its mission is to acquire, preserve and make available documentation of delaware county history. Delaware county historical society chester 2020 all you. Delaware county townships 1870 to 1940 and numerous maps. Delaware county historical society s museum research library email.
West chester s gateway to the world for over 150 years. If your group is planning something special, or just a meeting, please pass the information. There is 1 historical society per 51,216 people, and 1 historical society per 16 square miles. The delaware county historical society was founded in 1895 and was housed in the historic court house in chester, pa until 1971 visit their web site for current information about their educational programs and the research library hours. Delaware county historical society research library and museum. Delaware county historical society historical society of.
The delaware historical society began in 1864 as an effort to preserve documents from the civil war. In compliance with health officials of delaware county the chadds ford historical society will be closed to the public until further notice. If your group is planning something special, or just a meeting, please pass the information on to me and it will be posted on this new page. Delaware county historical society chester 2020 all you need. Founded in the 1980s, the mission of the chichester historical society is to preserve and share chichesters rich history and heritage with the public. Delaware county historical society dchs is housed in the historic circa. Media, pa patch breaking local news events schools weather. Delaware county historical society passport to history. The health and safety of our members and visitors remains our top priority. Delaware county historical society chester 2020 all. They were the first settled by the welsh who migrated westward from the welsh tract at st. Patrick janney and margaret johnson help chester resident darnley belgrave jr.
Chester, pa the delaware county historical society is getting a funding boost thanks to pennsylvanias cultural and historical support. Over the next 15 decades, the organization refined its stated purpose to reflect both a changing society and the evolution of the public. Please continue to access this website and the cchs facebook and instagram pages for updated information. Delaware county delaware river chester city historical society travel around old houses pennsylvania united states street view delaware river chester city historical society travel around old houses pennsylvania united states street view.
The delaware county historical society will also host a native. Cchs will be closing to the public out of concern for the safety. Help index our collection, shelf and file archival information, aid visitors in finding answers to their questions, both in house and via email and regular mail. Parkersville meeting burials delaware county resources public records. Chester local historical preservationists are seeking public. Take a trip back to a simple time along the beautiful chester creek in chester county. Best hotels near delaware county historical society. The delaware county borough was chosen by apartment therapy for its restaurants, walkability, and housing delaware county historical society research library and museum april 25, 2019. The archives currently holds over 2,940 volumes and 1,823 cubic feet of original public records of enduring historic and cultural value. The society s leadership recently relocated to its location in downtown chester, hoping to contribute to a wave of revitalization in the city.
The west chester railroad runs 90 minute round trips between market street in west chester, chester county and the village of glen mills, delaware county. Media, pa patch breaking local news events schools. Founded in 1895, the delaware county historical society is the official historical society of delaware county, pennsylvania. The three counties served by tricounty heritage society are berks, chester and lancaster. The historical society in chester city, delaware county. Chester county historical society is a nonprofit historical society, founded in 1893, dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting the history of chester county, pennsylvania and the surrounding area. In 1789, the city became the county seat for the newly created delaware county whereupon chester county became landlocked, with west chester as its county seat, but the county seat was finally moved to the borough of media in 1851. Dchs mission is to collect, preserve and protect the history and cultural legacy of. During each day, midatlantic artists will brave the chilly weather and paint scenes around the brandywine valley. And as your complete travel guide, weve also put together resources to keep you informed through this crisis and a list of restaurants now offering delivery and carryout. Old bank lobby picture of delaware county historical. Bruce has hosted his own radio shows and was chairman of the chester county historical society and president of the brandywine battlefield park associates.
At that time the seat of government was still the city of chester for the 184. On saturday, they will frame the still wet paintings and hang them in the visitor center exhibit and meeting rooms. This section contains all the information you will need to guide you through the process. Please refer to their website for more information. Attractions near delaware county historical society. Delaware county historical societychesterpennsylvaniapa.
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