Black History & Stories

Celebrate Black History and Stories Year Round in Chester County

Chester County was an important stop for freedom seekers on their way north. The Longwood Progressive Meeting became a beacon to reformers throughout the United States for movements such as the abolition of slavery, women’s rights and temperance. Visitor’s and speakers to the meeting house included Frederick Douglass. Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth and more. Today, the building houses the Brandywine Valley Tourism Information Center and tours of the Kennett Underground Railroad history begin at this site.

Sep 11

Frank Stewart's Nexus: An American

Brandywine Museum of Art
Recurring daily

This exhibition is a dynamic retrospective of Frank Stewart’s photography that centers on his sensitive and spontaneous approach to portraying world cultures and Black life in many forms—including music, art, travel, food, and dance. His work over the years captured intimate and…

Sep 15

Kennett Underground Railroad Bus Tours

Brandywine Valley Tourism Information Center

The dates for our tours are listed below. They are all on the third Sunday of the month. Tours will depart from the Brandywine Valley Tourist Information Center (see map above for directions) at 1:00 pm. The tours last approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. The cost of the tour…

Sep 28

Jerrell Gibbs: No Solace in the Shade

Brandywine Museum of Art
Recurring daily

"Jerrell Gibbs: No Solace in the Shade" marks a prolific period of self-examination and thorough observation for contemporary artist Jerrell Gibbs (American, b. 1988). He is an intuitive painter and oil is his passion. The figure, as a living rather than static subject, appears…