Monday is ‘Family Day’ at Chesco Historical Society
Variety of activities will include reenactors for Revolutionary, Civil Wars
Noah Lewis will portray Revolutionary War hero Ned Hector during the Chester County Historical Society’s Family Day on Monday, Feb. 17.
The Chester County Historical Society is promising an educational, entertaining program of family fun and enrichment on Monday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The 2014 Family Day,...
Chester Countians invited to join dance flash mob
Agencies join forces for annual event on Friday to protest gender violence
Organizers hope to surpass the numbers and spectacle that the 2013 awareness event generated.
An annual organized flash mob dance on Feb. 14 aims to protest gender violence and promote empowerment, organizers said.
The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls, the Domestic Violence Center, the Crime Victims Center...
Kennett Township update on storm aftermath
As power outages decrease, residents warned to brace for next onslaught
Kennett Township Manager Lisa M. Moore said she wanted to thank residents for their patience during the storm-related power outages..
“This morning there were 242 residents without power from the initial 1920 outages,” Moore said in an email on Monday, Feb. 10. “Currently there are 64 residents without...
Input sought for Rt. 41 intersections
PennDOT asking citizens to respond to online survey
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is encouraging the public to take a survey at www.PA41.com to provide input about intersections on Rt. 41 in southern Chester County.
The survey is part of the department’s efforts to improve travel and safety where the highway intersects Rt. 926 in Londonderry Township and Rt. 841 in...
Program to explore ‘reverse Underground Railroad’
Chesco Historical Society brings ‘History on Tap’ to Kennett Square
“History on Tap,” a program of the Chester County Historical Society that combines insight and discussion with food and drink, is coming to Kennett Square.
On Monday, Feb. 24, at 6:30 p.m., Chris Densmore will present “The Kidnapping of Thomas Mitchell, 1849” at the Half Moon Restaurant. Mitchell,...
Program to spotlight Abraham Lincoln’s legacy
It will be held Monday, Feb. 10, at Exton library
As the 250th anniversary of the Civil War moves into high gear, the Chester County Library is inviting the public to focus on Abraham Lincoln.
On Monday, Feb. 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Struble Room, the Exton library will present “Abraham Lincoln: A Study in the Paradox of Greatness,” a program offering insight into one of America’s...
Time to raid attic for mystery historic photos
Exton library program will focus on ways to date them accurately
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is partnering with the Chester County Library for a special presentation, “How Old is that Photograph?”
The program, which will help explain how genealogists research photos from their family collections and date them, will be held Thursday, Feb. 13, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Exton...
County offering free master composting classes
Participation in all three, two-hour sessions will result in certification
The Chester County Board of Commissioners, through the Chester County Solid Waste Authority, is hoping residents will dig this offering: free certified master composting classes.
The classes – attendance is required all three weeks to become certified – will be held at the Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square...
Kennett Italian-Amer. Citizens League donates $5k to feed hungry
Steve Pesce (left) President of the Kennett Square Italian American Citizens League presented Melanie Weiler, Executive Director with a check for $5,000 for the Kennett Food Cupboard.
KENNETT — The Italian American Citizens League of Kennett Square recently showed its support for healthy nutrition for those in need with a by making a donation of $5,000 to the Kennett Food Cupboard.
At a recent...
Kennett Chocolate Festival set to whet cravings
Popular fund-raiser for United Way will be held Feb. 9 at Kennett High
Attention chocoholics: The Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival is seeking creators as well as cravers for its popular fund-raiser.
Those who have a coveted chocolate cake, candy, cupcake, brownie, or cookie recipe can compete for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights. The competition is open to professionals, amateurs and...
