Coatesville
With their strong iron and steel heritage, played a large role in the forging of the nation. Visit Coatesville’s Greystone Mansion, once the home of Abram Francis Huston, president of Lukens Iron & Steel Company.
Historic Kennett Square
Known as the Mushroom Capital of the World, Kennett Square produces 65% of the nation’s mushroom crop.
Historic Sugartown
Historic Sugartown Is a restored rural crossroads village. It provides an excellent example of an 18th century self-sufficient community. Nearby visit the Paoli Battlefield, a 44-acre historic site. This pristine battlefield, much unchanged…
Historic Yellow Springs
From the Native Americans using the “yellow” spring water, through the revolutionary and civil wars and in later years a fine arts and film legacy, the village enriches all who experience it. Nearby Historic Yellow Springs, The Mill at…
Hopewell Furnace
Operating from 1771-1883, “iron plantation” Hopewell laid the foundation for the transformation of the United States into an industrial giant. Today the park’s 848 acres and historic structures illustrate the history of the growing nation.
Oxford
Explore historic covered bridges. This charming town, named for the English village, had its origins as a Native American trail and in later years was a popular stagecoach stop on the way to nearby Maryland
Phoenixville
Visit the Phoenix Iron Company Foundry housing historic artifacts, video and large murals showcasing the area’s industrial legacy.
St Peter’s Village
This charming 19th century industrial village, narrow and just a ¼ mile in length, is on the National Register of Historic Places. . Hiking the paths along the creek and exploring its waterfalls and boulders is an experience itself. Another…
The Village of Marshallton
Was established in the 18th century as a crossroad village due to its proximity to Strasburg Road and nearby waterways. Today this historic village is mostly intact with dozens of century-old dwellings, two historic inns, and more!
Waynesborough
The 18th century home of Revolutionary War hero – General Anthony Wayne, is a beautiful Georgian estate. Wayne played a significant role in the revolution as he served with General Washington at Brandywine.
Today, the towns of Chester County’s Brandywine Valley offer historic experiences along charming tree-lined streets:
West Chester, the county seat, offers walking history tours and is the home of the Chester County History Center (CCHS). CCHS is a history museum, which tells the American story from a uniquely local perspective.
Phoenixville and Coatesville, with their strong iron and steel heritage, played a large role in the forging of the nation. Visit Coatesville’s Greystone Mansion, once the home of Abram Francis Huston, president of Lukens Iron & Steel Company. And in Phoenixville visit the Phoenix Iron Company Foundry housing historic artifacts, video and large murals showcasing the area’s industrial legacy.
Historic Kennett Square and Oxford, in the southern end of the county, have an agricultural heritage as the region is considered “the mushroom capital of the world” (65% of the nation’s crop comes from this area).
Continuing south to Oxford, explore historic covered bridges. This charming town, named for the English village, had its origins as a Native American trail and in later years was a popular stagecoach stop on the way to nearby Maryland.
Explore the many towns and villages along the Brandywine Valley for dining, shopping and entertainment; and plan a getaway with cozy accommodations at BrandywineValley.com.
