What To Do: Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate. Did we mention chocolate?
Also: Plein Air in Chadds Ford, and options to battle cabin fever
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
After just a few year’s the Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival has become a staple for local chocolate lovers. This year’s event takes place Feb. 8 at Kennett High School.
Valentine’s Day is one of the best things about February and chocolate is one of the best things about Valentine’s...
On Your Table: The Chadds Ford Great Pumpkin Carve
Pumpkins and squash also make for delicious recipes, including roasted Kuri Squash
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Joe Mottola begins carving what would become a winning entry at the Chadds Ford Pumpkin Carve, held this past weekend, co-sponsored by the Chadds Ford Historical Society and the Concordville-Chadds Ford Rotary.
CHADDS FORD — The three-day Great Pumpkin Carve that...
What To Do: Mums the word, and carve those pumpkins
The scariest weekend of the year is chock full of boo—itiful fun
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 33rd Annual Mum Fest takes place this weekend at Longwood Gardens.
This is the time of year that outdoor flowering plants become scarce. As soon as the temperatures begin to drop, the only plants that really hang on and continue to have flowers are chrysanthemums, which are primarily...
Lecture on Barns-Brinton House, Sept. 27
CHADDS FORD — Amanda C. Burdan, associate curator, will introduce and discuss several paintings depicting this historic home in Chadds Ford. The Barns-Brinton House has been standing on its spot on US Route 1 for 300 years, rescued from demolition and restored by the Chadds Ford Historical Society. Visitwww.brandywinemuseum.org for more information.
What To Do: Summer Solstice at TLC, Chadds Ford
First weekend of summer is packed with family-friendly events
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The Chadds Ford Historical Society hosts a “Colonial Faire,” this weekend as part of the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the Barns-Brinton House.
Swim clubs have had their pools open for several weeks already and schools have all finished the course years but summer will not officially...
Lecture on county’s mining history, Feb. 25
The French Creek Mine, circa 1887, is just one part of the rich history of mining in Chester County. The Chadds Ford Historical Society plans a lecture, Feb. 25, on this fascinating subject.
WEST CHESTER — To Celebrate the new “Mines and Minerals of Chester County” exhibit in the conference room of the Chadds Ford Historical Society, the organization kicks off the Spring Lecture Series this...
Quenching thirst for beer – and its history
Victory Brewing Co. co-founder entertains crowd at CFHS
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Bill Covaleski, co-founder of Victory Brewing Company, shares more beer samples and conversation after his well-received lecture at the Chadds Ford Historical Society.
Bill Covaleski, co-founder of Downingtown’s thriving Victory Brewing Company, owes a considerable amount of debt; fortunately...
Revealing tantalizing secrets of great hoppiness
Victory Beer co-founder to present lecture at Chadds Ford Historical Society
Bill Covaleski (right), co-founder of Victory Brewing Company, is shown with co-founder Ron Barchet. The two have been friends since meeting on the school bus in fifth grade.
Anyone with a thirst for beer knowledge – especially the Hollywood-style saga of the acclaimed Victory Brewing Company – should reserve a...
Watch skilled, knife-wielding artists at work
Creations will take shape at Great Pumpkin Carve, starting Thursday
Pumpkins and faces will be aglow at the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s annual Great Pumpkin Carve. Photo courtesy of Carla Westerman
Fans of the Great Pumpkin Carve probably already have the dates etched in their memory, but if you’ve never attended this crowd-pleasing event, it’s time to follow up on its glowing reviews.
This...
