Settle in for a pint at a still-functioning tavern from the 1700s or take a stroll through a sprawling preserve and whether you know it or not, you’ve become a heritage tourist! Tucked into Chester County’s more than 486,000 acres are small towns and grand manors, preserved battlefields and restored barns, curated experiences and self-guided tours, offering lively opportunities to experience history- today!See, feel, walk, sip, and breathe in the history of Chester County by exploring exactly what moves you.
The Original Warm Welcome
Raise a glass and lay your head in the same Hotels & Restaurants frequented by our founding fathers (and mothers and cousins and friends) all across the county.
The Brandywine Museum of Art, Chadds Ford, current day / Hoffman’s Mill, late 1800's
The Original Inspiration
Immerse yourself in Chester County’s Arts & Culture landscape, where some of our nation’s most celebrated artists and philanthropists found their muse.
Discover our deep roots in Agriculture by exploring preserved historic sites, renovated and reimagined barns, and charmingly quaint towns, featuring farm-to-fork dining and bustling farmers markets.
Chester County Heritage Center, West Chester, current day / Horticultural Hall, 1879
The Original Trailblazers
Chester County was an important stop on the Underground Railroad as freedom seekers traveled north. Discover the robust Black History & Stories of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and other notable abolitionists, who left their mark on Chester County.
Step into the revolution at the Brandywine Battlefield, the site of the largest engagement of the American Revolution. Widely regarded as the turning point of the war, The Battle of Brandywine made an indelible mark on our nation's history. Today, the battlefield and the surrounding landscapes attract history buffs and nature enthusiasts all year round.
