Chester County Historical Society

 welcomes all ages as explorers of the past. At our History Center in West Chester you can discover the intrigue of America's past through the unique lens of local history. Hear the voices of an earlier time, recorded in the extraordinary letters, diaries and documents found in our excellent library and archives. Learn the many stories of our regional past through permanent and changing exhibits where each object connects the visitor with a time gone by. Place your hands on the past in our award-winning History Lab, a participatory gallery for all ages. Informative lectures and workshops, family programs, trips and tours, and an array of celebratory events combine to bring history to life. Gifts and books from our handsome Museum Shop enrich and extend the museum experience.

(for complete listing of events visit our calendar)

Friday, December 5, 2008
An Old Fashioned Christmas

After the West Chester parade, warm up at the Historical Society. There will be story hour and crafts for the kids, refreshments and holiday decorations for all, Christmas carols, and exhibit cases showing Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza traditions. The PAPA Chamber Choir will be performing traditional carols of American, German, French, English, Ukrainian, and Russian origin from 8-9pm. Take in the dollhouse and train exhibits too. And purchase a unique CCHS ornament while you are here!

• Time:   7pm to 9pm

A JOURNEY.
SAME SHOW, NEW HOME - INSPIRED BY A NEW FRONTIER

Preview Party
Fri. March 20, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM {5:00 PM early admission}

Show Hours
Sat. March 21, 10:00 AM-7:00 PM
Sunday, March 22, 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
$15.00 general admission
{Includes show catalog and free parking}

We are moving! The new home of the Chester County Antiques Show will now be at Westtown School, Westtown Pa. This year is an exciting and action packed year! Leigh Keno of the Antiques Roadshow is our honorary chair and guest lecturer, PECO is our presenting sponsor, and Main Line Today is the official media sponsor of the show.

Featuring 56 exceptional dealers specializing in 18th and 19th century American, English and Continental furniture, rugs, paintings, porcelain, glass, silver, jewelry, needlework, and other decorative arts.

Westtown School, Westtown, Pennsylvania 19395

Information: 610-692-4800
jbarker@chestercohistorical.org
Download PDF Brochure

For information on purchasing an ad in the 2009 Antique Show Catalogue, which is distributed to over 200,000 readers, through Mainline Today, please contact Connie Alberts at calberts@mainlinetoday.com

STAY TUNED FOR DETAILED INFORMATION CONCERNING THE SHOW AND THE DEALERS.

Go back to school with CCHS!

In conjunction with the Chester County Night School, staff members from the Chester County Historical Society are offering classes where you can learn about genealogical research, the history of the county, public education, pottery traditions, and the history of quilting. Click on the below link to sign up or call 610-692-1964 to find out details.

www.chestercountynightschool.org

Wendell August Forge Ornament

Wendell August Forge proudly supports the Chester County Historical Society by presenting us with a beautiful ornament showing Horticultural Hall as it originally appeared.

Sold exclusively in the CCHS Museum Shop for $15.00.

Click here for more information or to buy.