History

Landscapes & Legacies

Discover the fascinating American histories forged in Chester County as we approach the nation's semiquincentennial in 2026: the 250th anniversary of our independence.

Explore the du Pont legacy from gunpowder to gardens, walk the footsteps of Revolutionary soldiers at the Brandywine Battlefield, and go behind the brush of the iconic artworks amid the landscapes that inspired them: the Brandywine Valley Artscape. Plan a Great American Getaway, just a drive away in the countryside of Philadelphia. Explore accommodations, and participating packages that include untimed tickets for Longwood Gardens.

Historic Attractions

American stories are waiting to be told at our museums and historical sites.

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Chester County History Center

225 North High Street
(610) 692-4800

Discover the intrigue of the past at the Chester County History Center. Learn the stories of regional heritage through…

Valley Forge National Historical Park

1000 North Outer Line Drive
(610) 783-1099

Valley Forge National Historical Park is nationally significant as the site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the…

Brandywine Battlefield Park

1491 Baltimore Pike Rte 1
(610) 459-3342

Brandywine Battlefield offers visitors a 20 minute movie on the history of the battle, a museum and two historic house…

Historic Yellow Springs

1685 Art School Road
(610) 827-7414

Historic Yellow Springs is a living village steeped in a distinguished history, tradition, and folklore that stirs the…

Revolutionary War Cannon in Downtown West Chester

In Fall 2026, the Chester County History Center will unveil a revolutionary war cannon that was buried after the Battle of Brandywine and unearthed in 2022.