Chadds Ford Historical Society

06/03/2026

Hands On History Summer Camp 2026

Now offering four weeks!

Chadds Ford Historical Society invites students entering 3rd to 6th grade to join an immersive camp that explores life in the 18th century and beyond. Each day, campers will explore the past through nature, the arts, and colonial life. Various camp activities include fabric dyeing, candle making, papermaking, colonial games, a nature scavenger hunt, a simulated archaeological dig, and bread baking at the 18th century home of John Chads.

Campers will also participate in 18th century demonstrations, hike the Brandywine trail, and take part in a Revolutionary War themed escape room. In addition to these activities, plenty of time is provided for free play and unstructured fun. Campers will not want to miss this chance to experience Hands on History!

Camp Weeks: June 15-19, July 6-10,
July 20-24, - several openings
and August 3-7
Time: 9AM-3PM
Grades: Students entering 3rd-6th
Pricing:$350 (Member), $360 (non-member early bird), $375 (non-member regular)

currently accepting mail-in and over-the-phone registration

05/16/2026

We already want to thank so many people for stopping out to see us on this beautiful day! We are here till 4 PM with plenty of excitement!

05/16/2026

Stop out and see us at the Barns-Britton House for our 250 celebration open house! 10-4 pm Sat May 16th

We have great vendors, Authors, tour, fresh bread- baking demonstration in our beehive oven !

At 1 PM reading of the decoration of independence from the front steps !

Join us, as we make our own history today- Huzzah!

05/16/2026

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, May 16th, 10am to 4pm, to help celebrate the 250th in Pennsbury Township! 🇺🇸

On May 16th, from 10am to 4pm,
join us at the Barns-Brinton House - this wonderful historic building will be open for tours, bread baking, demonstrations, authors, and reenactors. There will be a reading of the "Declaration of Independence" at 1pm.

We are working with Pennsbury Township to support our amazing 250th!

05/01/2026

On May 16th, from 10am to 4pm,
join us at the Barns-Brinton House - this wonderful historic building will be open for tours, bread baking, demonstrations, authors, and reenactors. There will be a reading of the "Declaration of Independence" at 1pm.

We are working with Pennsbury Township to support our amazing 250th!

02/17/2026

Hands On History Summer Camp 2026
Now offering four weeks!
Chadds Ford Historical Society invites students entering 3rd to 6th grade to join an immersive camp that explores life in the 18th century and beyond. Each day, campers will explore the past through nature, the arts, and colonial life. Various camp activities include fabric dyeing, candle making, papermaking, colonial games, a nature scavenger hunt, a simulated archaeological dig, and bread baking at the 18th century home of John Chads. Campers will also participate in 18th century demonstrations, hike the Brandywine trail, and take part in a Revolutionary War themed escape room. In addition to these activities, plenty of time is provided for free play and unstructured fun. Campers will not want to miss this chance to experience Hands on History!

Camp Weeks: June 15-19, July 6-10, July 20-24, and August 3-7
Time: 9AM-3PM

Grades: Students entering 3rd-6th

Pricing: $350 (Member), $360 (non-member early bird), $375 (non-member regular)
Early Bird registration closes 5/1/2026
All payments made using a credit/debit card are subject to a $15 surcharge
CFHS is currently accepting mail-in and over-the-phone registrations

01/29/2026

Check out the article about America250 Pennsylvania Chester County starring our Board President, Randell Spackman!

The kickoff of the America250 Pennsylvania Chester County celebration was marked in West Chester, with former Pennsylvania Governor Mark Schweiker joining community leaders and guests. Click here to read 👉 https://ebx.sh/xBRK0I

11/28/2025

Tune in Saturday to watch the 2025 Battle at Chadds Ford! American History TV visited a Revolutionary War battle site for our America 250 series. Reenactors mark the anniversary of the 1777 Battle of Brandywine in Pennsylvania, a victory by British troops which led to their capture of the colonial capital of Philadelphia. The reenactment takes place at Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.

Watch this Saturday at 11 AM ET on -SPAN 2 American History TV.

10/20/2025

ANNOUNCING the 2025 GREAT PUMPKIN CARVE'S PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER!

Winner (993 votes):
Pumpkin #75
"Witch & Ghosts”
Carvers: Jennifer MacNeill, Deb Parry, JP Parry & Zoe Traylor
Pumpkin Sponsored By: Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm
*Also Won the Most Traditional Halloween Award!!

The "1st Runner Up" People's Choice was:
Runner Up (880 votes):
Pumpkin #62
Carvers: Colleen Hancher
Pumpkin Sponsored By: Henry Nace State Farm

The "2nd Runner Up" People's Choice was (721 votes):
Pumpkin #63
"Queen of Hearts"
Carvers: Michael & Shannon
Pumpkin Sponsored By: D'Antonio's Property Maintenance, LLC

10/18/2025

Great article by Chadds Ford Live about the Great Pumpkin Carve!

It’s difficult to know exactly when the Great Pumpkin Carve in Chadds Ford began, but it did start on the porch of the old Chadds Ford Inn. As the folklore goes, it had to move from there because the pumpkins were getting in the way of the drunks. So, it went from there to the […]