AN INSIGHT TO THE CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
THE CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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DEAR FRIENDS OF CCHS, The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) successfully implemented several strategic and focused initiatives throughout 2015. First and foremost, we are incredibly grateful to our members and community partners who helped us achieve an operational balanced budget that was reinvested into supporting the mission of the Historical Society. As we look forward to 2016, we would like to acknowledge the efforts of our late president, Rob Lukens (2011-2015) and our past chairman, William S. Latoff (2007-2009). Rob and Bill brought a special combination of professional experience and contagious enthusiasm for local history. The Board of Trustees and staff continue to build on their vision to share and preserve the history of Chester County. As I look to our mission statement, I am confident CCHS will continue to share the remarkable stories of Chester County and its people especially through the implementation of our innovative permanent gallery re-installation effort. As we announced, the Chester County Historical Society is developing a new 6,000 sq. ft. permanent multi-gallery exhibition, Chester County: A Place in History. This exhibition will provide a dramatic experience for audiences, from school students to tourists, by focusing on stories from over 300 years of Chester County history. In addition, the new galleries will feature over 1,000 sq. ft. of visible storage to increase the accessibility of our renowned collections. To date, we have met our anonymous donor’s $1 million challenge match and raised more than $2.8 million of our $3.7 million goal from our members and community partners toward Chester County: A Place in History. Our goal for 2016 is to raise the remaining fundraising balance of $900,000 by December. We encouraged dialogue, discussion, and civic engagement, and fostered learning among people of all ages through lectures, school programs, and presentations to the community through our History Connections education program, History on Tap, and amazing exhibitions. I remain honored to serve as the Interim President and Vice President, Development to steward this 123-year-old organization and the amazing work we do for the community. I ask for your continued investment in the Chester County Historical Society as we forge ahead and make history together. Respectfully,
David B. Reinfeld Interim President and Vice President, Development
OUR MISSION The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) inspires, informs, and builds community identity by preserving and sharing the remarkable story of Chester County and its people. CCHS fulfills this mission through: . Acting as steward of an unparalleled collection of artifacts, manuscripts, photographs, and volumes that documents over 300 years of County heritage; . Offering innovative educational programs and exhibitions that draw on the collections to bring history to life; . Helping audiences explore their own histories through Historical Society resources and staff expertise. Founded in 1893, the Chester County Historical Society is the official county history museum, history education center, and historical repository of Chester County, Pennsylvania. As such, the Society aims to preserve and share the county’s remarkable history in powerful and relevant ways. CCHS is located in “the History Center,” a 56,000 sq. ft. complex in the middle of downtown West Chester, steps away from dozens of great restaurants and stores. The Chester County Archives, which CCHS jointly administers with the County of Chester, is located in the Chester County Government Services Center.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS . Reached more than 10,000 students and
teachers throughout Chester County with our History Connections program which aligns with Pennsylvania State Academic Standards.
. Continued to develop the permanent gallery
exhibit Chester County: A Place in History through the input of staff, volunteers, community members, and academic advisors.
. Filled more than 50 photo requests from the
photo and museum collections and renewed a dozen long-term loans to the region.
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CCHS LIBRARY
LIBRARY AND PHOTO ARCHIVES
Throughout its history, CCHS’s library has collected materials documenting the diversity of the county from the 1680s to the present. The library houses printed volumes and collections of manuscripts including letters, diaries, and other personal papers, business and organizational records, pamphlets, broadsides, newspapers, audio-visual material, and genealogical material related to the history of the county and surrounding area. The library contains a wealth of information for the researcher—whether your interests are genealogy or local history, property research, or antiques. Beginning with the first donation to CCHS back in 1893, our manuscripts have now grown to number over 500,000 items and include both personal and family papers, as well as the records of businesses,organizations, churches, and schools throughout Chester County. Over 25,000 published volumes fill our library. We have an extensive collection of genealogies, plus many books and periodicals covering state and local history (including works on neighboring states and counties). The library's large collection of published works on decorative arts is a resource for both our museum and the public. Chester County newspapers are available on microfilm and in our renowned newspaper clippings file. A collection of local historic maps will aid both the property and family researcher. Federal and state census records, in-house databases, and a new and growing collection of online history articles as well as many additional resources are available for use by researchers.
CCHS PHOTO ARCHIVES The CCHS Photo Archives collection of over 100,000 historical photographs offers a rare glimpse of the county’s historic past for genealogists, property researchers, local historians, and anyone with a curious mind. The Photo Archives welcomed 144 walk-in researchers and 336 inquiries by phone and email in 2015. This resulted in 14 publication requests and 47 orders for reproductions. Over the summer, CCHS had the opportunity to scan the panorama and oversize photograph collections. These images are now linked to the catalog records in CCHS’s PastPerfect database and ready for use if requested for reproduction. CCHS was invited to participate in ground breaking experiments conducted at the University of Rochester using the scanning electron microscope (SEM). The University borrowed CCHS’s Frederick Douglass daguerreotype for display in the Rush Rees Library and SEM examination. Nicholas Bigelow, Lee A. DuBridge, Professor of Physics, and Ralph Wiegandt, visiting research scientist and conservator at the University of
THE CHESTER COUNTY ARCHIVES since 1982, CCHS has administered the Chester Rochester, are studying the unique chemical makeup and deterioration in daguerreotypes on the nano level. Photo Archivist Pamela Powell was able to watch the examination streamed in real time from the University of Rochester. This research revealed important information on the unique chemical makeup of this nationally significant daguerreotype that will play a role in all future conservation decisions.
County Archives in cooperation with the County of Chester. The archives was established to preserve and make available the historic records of Chester County. Its collection of county government records dates back to 1681. Chester County Archives is in the Chester County Government Services Center at 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, and is open to the public Monday through Friday, free of charge. A reference archivist is available to assist researchers. Visit www.chesco.org/archives to find more information on the archives and county records, download our property research guide, or search our numerous online indexes.
THE PERMANENT GALLERY
Chester County: A Place in History Since our founding in 1893, the Chester County Historical Society has been the preeminent resource for the history of the county and the Delaware Valley. Located in an area rich with cultural resources, it is the only museum that provides a comprehensive interpretation of the region’s history with collections that have a national reputation. CCHS’s tradition of scholarly and popular award-winning changing exhibitions will soon be complemented by a sweeping reinstallation and expansion of our permanent exhibit galleries. Our innovative project titled Chester County: A Place in History will feature 6,000 sq. ft. of newly-designed gallery space. The exhibition has been developed with community and visitor input, which CCHS has been soliciting since 2010. The exhibition is designed to expand our audience and help our visitors understand and appreciate Chester County’s place in our nation’s history. Through Chester County: A Place in History, CCHS will: • Meet our mission of preserving and sharing the remarkable history of Chester County. • Expand CCHS’s current audience with a specific emphasis on school groups, area residents, and cultural tourists. • Support CCHS’s vitality through increased attendance, membership, and tours and expand visitor hours. • Help support a major cultural and tourist attraction that will promote the economic development of West Chester and Chester County. Thanks to the generous commitment of our members and community partners, we have continued to develop the permanent gallery exhibit through the input of staff, volunteers, community members, and academic advisors. As the only museum and library charged with preserving and sharing the history of Chester County and its people, CCHS is in a unique position to tell the whole story through engaging methods. Currently, our permanent exhibition galleries give an overview that is heavily focused on our decorative arts collection. CCHS is acutely aware that this is not enough. Chester County: A Place in History will showcase its collections in a storyline that
RENDERINGS OF FUTURE PLANS
will inspire visitors of all ages. Chester County has contributed in extraordinary and surprising ways to our nation’s history, arts, and culture. The exhibition will use the Historical Society’s nationally recognized collections to tell that story of over 300 years of local history. Residents, cultural tourists, researchers, and school students, including those with special needs, will find one location where they can walk through those 300 plus years of history to comprehend the full story of the region. The exhibit will help CCHS best meet its mission to “preserve and share the remarkable story of Chester County and its people.” Planning for the exhibit is well under way. Our design firm, Quatrefoil, is finalizing the floor plans. The staff have compiled the list of items for inclusion. Right now that number is over 400 but will be refined. Staff have also identified a wide range of individuals whose stories we want to tell and who will literally put a “face” to historical events. A grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities provided funding for us to bring in subject experts to make sure our research is both accurate and current. This is particularly important for areas such as early settlement, the American Revolution, and immigration— in which our staff know they do not have sufficient expertise. This new permanent exhibition will be designed to meet the needs and expectations of our existing and potential audiences. One of those audiences is cultural tourists, who flock to the Brandywine Valley in millions
topics or eras will encourage visitors to locate Chester County women, men, children, and families where their stories unfold. Hand-held tablets will enhance topics with access to additional images, searchable databases, and in-depth information. The entire installation will meet or exceed ADA guidelines.
annually. Through a focused marketing campaign with this major project at the core, CCHS will become a greater presence as a destination for these travelers. Another core audience is school students. CCHS currently reaches 10,000 students on and off site but this new exhibition will expand this audience, particularly for Title (1) (underserved) schools through free and reduced price field trip options. Schools in Chester County and beyond, many of which see Philadelphia as the only option for their field trips, will now have a local destination that links with state standards in history and social studies education. Ultimately, the exhibition will provide teachers with tools to build community and civic engagement through learning local history. From the beginning, we have included teachers in the exhibition’s development. The exhibition will go global with an online version that schools can use for pre- and post-visit resources or for those that cannot attend the exhibition in person. Learning methods in this new project will include traditionally displayed objects with printed labels and graphics. These authentic objects, when paired with an expanded use of technology, will allow visitors to immerse themselves deeper into Chester County’s history. Wherever possible there will be audio components, such as excerpts read from manuscripts or taken from oral history interviews. Storytelling narratives, audio components, and role-playing areas will contain interactive opportunities. Biographies depicting individuals representing different
Another component of this project is visible storage, which will allow visitors to see into a secured collection storage display. The 1,000 sq. ft. visible galleries will feature more than 500 artifacts that will appeal to the general public, collectors, connoisseurs, scholars, and those who wish to view large portions of CCHS’s collection. CCHS’s collection of decorative arts is known as one of the strongest of any county historical society in the nation. There is a consistent demand from visitors to view large portions of this collection. Our new visible storage will address that demand, through both exhibiting significant portions of our collection and providing access to data through computer kiosks. Realizing this vision for our exhibition galleries can only be accomplished through the generosity of our members and community partners, as well as several granting agencies. To date, we have raised more than $2.8 million of the $3.7 million project goal in gifts and pledges for Chester County: A Place in History. Part of our fundraising for this new exhibit includes receiving a highly competitive implementation grant of $400,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities, a technology grant of $250,000 from Bentley Systems, a $200,000 grant from the Longwood Foundation, and a $50,000 grant from the Welfare Foundation. This allowed us to receive the entire $1 million challenge match which was pledged to this project by an anonymous donor. Our goal for 2016 is to raise the remaining $900,000, so please consider joining this community initiative. Also, individuals, foundations, and businesses can make a gift in honor or memory of someone special dedicated to this exhibit; naming options are also available. Please contact David B. Reinfeld at 610.692.4800 ext. 267 or dreinfeld@ chestercohistorical.org to work with you to find the right contribution or naming option for you.
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HISTORY LAB
through the lens of local history, the
Chester County Historical Society tells the story of America’s past. Our education programs teach using the “stuff” of history—the letters, diaries, tools, toys, photos, and furnishings of days gone by. Whether making a museum visit, inviting us into your classroom or senior center, or renting one of our traveling trunks, our programs put you face to face with Chester County history. Our award-winning program, A Walk Through History, takes students of all ages on a walking tour of West Chester, during which six clues are presented in order to help find the “old among the new,” thus turning West Chester into an outdoor living museum. Programs are taught by our highly trained Museum Teaching Assistants who volunteer their time, whether in the museum or in an outreach setting. This year, you can be one of the people who really experiences Chester County history in a meaningful way! Consider making a museum visit, inviting us into your classroom or senior center, or renting one of our traveling trunks. When you do, our programs will put you face to face with Chester County history. For more information, call the Education Department at 610.692.4800, ext. 203.
SOME EDUCATIONAL PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS MUSEUM PROGRAMS
Growing Up in Colonial Chester County, Revolutionary War -War Comes to Your Backyard, Underground Railroad, Victorian Childhood, Quilts, Tall Case Clocks and Time-Telling.
TRAVELING TRUNKS
Lenape Children, Underground Railroad, Revolutionary War, Chester County and the Civil War, Government and Citizenship, Women and Reform, Industrial Revolution, Bayard Rustin, Horace Pippin, Improving the Land, Quilted History, and World War II.
OUTREACH PROGRAMS Suitable for classroom or organization:
Daily Life in Colonial Pennsylvania, Then and Now, American Revolution in Your Backyard, Underground Railroad, Then and Now and Quilts.
ADRIAN MARTINEZ PRESENTS THE VISIONARY WORLD OF HUMPHRY MARSHALL 1750-1800
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Opening Tuesday, November 8, 2016 What happens when art and history collide? Discover the answer at the Chester County Historical Society in 2016. The Visionary World of Humphry Marshall will bring together nationally-known artist Adrian Martinez and local history in an exhibit telling the story of brilliant botanist Humphry Marshall and the dramatic events surrounding his life in eighteenthcentury Chester County. CCHS thanks the Humphry Marshall Trust Fund, under the auspices of CCHS for their generous lead contribution, the 1675 Foundation, the Marshalton Conservation Trust, and several individuals for their sponsorship of this exhibit. Please contact David B. Reinfeld at 610.692.4800 or dreinfeld@chestercohistorical.org to support Adrian Martinez Presents the Visionary World of Humphry Marshall 1750-1800.
THE SIXTIES! THE AGE OF AQUARIUS IN CHESTER COUNTY November 10, 2015 through August 27, 2016 Transformation defined the decade. It was powerful, pervasive, and life altering. The aftermath of modern weapons of destruction shocked a post-World War II 1950s generation and created a cold war of distrust and atomic threats. Baby Boomers (born between 1945 and 1964) were reaching college age by the 1960s and the U.S. had a young president. Civil rights needs drew national attention and the obstacles posed by limited opportunities for African Americans and women were enormous. Television, relatively new when the decade began, quickly became the go-to source for ideas and ideals. The Vietnam War entered living rooms on news reports. Controversy on every possible subject was pervasive. The Soviet Union and U.S. were in a tight race to get to the moon. Feature films reached a zenith by the end of the decade and music was exploding, from the Beatles to Motown to Janis Joplin. By the end of the decade there were short skirts and long hair. This exhibit illustrates some of those changes and asks visitors: What do you think matters today? Presenting Corporate Exhibition Sponsors: Wilmington Trust and M&T Bank.
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HISTORY DAY
national history day is an exciting year-round academic program for 6th through 12th grade students across the nation. The Chester County Historical Society is the official coordinator for National History Day in Chester and Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania. Each year, over 2,000 local students participate in their schools, 400 advance to compete at the regional level, and many continue on to the state and national competition. CCHS invites you to compete, consider being a volunteer judge, or sponsoring National History Day in support of history education.
THE NHD PROGRAM The Chester County Historical Society is the Regional Sponsor of National History Day in Chester and Delaware Counties. We feel it is core to our mission to help youth enjoy history and to utilize historical materials in their research. NHD teaches critical thinking, prepares students for college, careers, and citizenship, and inspires students by encouraging them to question history and creatively express their findings. For information about National History Day, please contact Kelley Meagher at kmeagher@chestercohistorical.org.
this hidden gem is full of unique locally created
gifts, current exhibit-inspired items, and many books on local history. There is a large collection of reproduction photographs featuring Chester County landscapes, buildings, and people. Explore the assortment of reproduction maps depicting the changes over the years of Chester County. Peruse the one-of-a-kind gifts created just for CCHS, such as a custom cotton throw with scenes of Chester County, custom toile pillows and floor mats depicting iconic buildings of Chester County, and much more. In addition, the museum shop has local postcards, greeting cards, and gifts for children.
THE MUSEUM SHOP
Do you have the genealogy bug? Come in for an assortment of books and aids for research to pursue your family history. Looking for custom stationery or invitations? The museum shop is also now the home of Paper Moon, custom stationery for all of life's events. Paper Moon also creates gift cards and custom gifts that are available in the museum shop. VISIT � CHESTERCOHISTORICAL.ORG TO LEARN MORE THE CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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EVENTS
RECEPTIONS . PERFORMANCES CONFERENCES . MEETINGS FORMAL GALAS . FUNDRAISERS
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The Chester County Historical Society’s Cultural Center is the perfect setting for your wedding reception, fundraiser, special event, holiday party, or corporate meeting. Vaulted ceilings, a three-story atrium, and 2,600 sq. ft. of convertible space are just a few of the highlights of one of the most historic buildings in Chester County. Other amenities include complete audio and visual equipment, wireless Internet, and access to our award-winning museum.
The High Street terrace is an outdoor space that was completely renovated and expanded in summer 2015. This is a great location for cocktail receptions and offers guests the option of incorporating outdoor space into their event or reception. The Chester County Historical Society is pleased to announce a catering partnership with Jimmy Duffy’s Catering and Limoncello Ristorante & Caterers.
Kate Giovinco Photography
CCHS also has rental space available for small groups, conferences, and board meetings. Located on the 3rd floor, comfortable classrooms are available 7 days a week for day or evening events. Each classroom has access to a whiteboard or blackboard and can accommodate 10-20 guests each. The classroom spaces are ideal for business meetings, classes, children’s birthday parties, etc. Located on the 2nd floor in the administrative office wing, the conference room is available 7 days a week for day or evening events and comes equipped with a whiteboard. The space can accommodate 12 guests and is ideal for business meetings.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT In 1784, West Chester was established as a village by a small group of settlers, led by John Hannum, at the crossroads of what is now High and Gay Streets. From that point, a four square block grid was laid out bounded by Chestnut, Walnut, Market, and Church Streets. Within a few years, the village had acquired a courthouse, tavern, school, shops, livery stables, and several small farms so that by 1788, the Pennsylvania Assembly established West Chester as a “county town” with its current boundaries and a population of about 200. Today, the original grid still exists, but the town has grown into a borough (incorporated in 1799) with a population of nearly 19,000. About 4,200 structures are listed on the National Register of Historic Places with many of the most outstanding within the original old town. Sixteen structures and sites are highlighted in this tour. We invite you to go to DowntownWestChester.com/ history for details of each site as you stroll back in time and visit these remarkable places.
A FEW SITES TO SEE 01 HORTICULTURAL HALL
09 WILLIAM DARLINGTON BUILDING
02 WEST CHESTER ARMORY BUILDING
10 STONE SCULPTURE
03 SITE OF FIRST MASS-PRODUCED PENICILLIN
11 HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
04 WARNER BLOCK
12 BUCKWALTER BUILDING / OLD MUNICIPAL BUILDING
05 AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR SITE
13 FARMERS & MECHANICS BUILDING
06 THE INSURANCE BUILDING
14 LINCOLN BUILDING
07 HISTORIC POST OFFICE
15 PETER & MARY RUSH'S GROCERY STORE
08 FIRST BANK OF CHESTER COUNTY
16 WEST CHESTER FIRE COMPANY BUILDING
1848 | 225 North High Street 1916 |226 North High Street
1943 | Chestnut and Walnut Streets
1930 | 100 Block of North High Street 1777 | NW Corner of Gay & High Streets 1905 | 15 East Gay Street 1907 | 101 East Gay Street 1837 | 17 North High Street
1789 | 13 North High Street
1966 | 10 North High Street 1848 | 2 North High Street 1893 /1912 | 11-15 South High Street
1908 | 2 West Market Street
1833 | 28 West Market Street 1825 | 1 North Church Street
1887 | 30 North Church Street
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BECOME OUR HISTORY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PA R T OF
George C. Zumbano, Esq.,
William S. Latoff
Charles H. White,
Regina Horton Lewis
Chair
Vice-Chair
Francis B. Jacobs II,
CHESTER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION, 1916 POSING BEFORE CHESTER COUNTY COURTHOUSE, WEST CHESTER.
BECOME A MEMBER Be a part of one of Chester County's best-kept secrets! Within our walls you can explore 300 years of Chester County history through exhibitions. Visit our library and photo archives where our expert staff will help you research your family tree. As a benefit to joining CCHS, several local restaurants and businesses have graciously offered a discount to our members. If you have any questions regarding membership, you can call us at 610.692.4800 or contact us at dreinfeld@chestercohistorical.org.
ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE: . Unlimited, free admission to the museum, library, and photo archives . 10% discount on CCHS bookstore purchases . Discount on exhibit openings, lectures, and educational programs . Exclusive members–only programs including behind-the-scene tours . Special advanced invitations to exhibits and events . Volunteer opportunities to support our programs and meet fellow members
. Guest passes to museum/library . Free access to the New Hope Historical Society & the Parry Mansion Museum . Free access to the National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS: . Individual - $45 | *Senior $40 . Family - $55 | *Senior $50 . Contributor - $125 . Patron - $250 . Benefactor - $500 *65 years of age or older
BECOME A VOLUNTEER The CCHS Volunteer Organization supports the CCHS mission on a daily basis. Volunteers (more than 300 active) are a diverse group of young and old from a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and experiences. More than 14,300 volunteer hours were tracked in 2015. There are many areas in which to volunteer. Examples include working with students at an education event, conserving and cataloging our collections, guiding in our museum, baking for a hospitality table, and governing on our Board of Trustees.
Chairman Emeritus
Thomas H. McIntyre
Treasurer
Sandra Nesbitt
George C. Werner,
William B. Parker
Secretary
Charles C. Piola
Caroline Bentley
Belin Robertson
Sen. Andrew E. Dinniman, Ed. D.
William Ronayne
Grete Greenacre
James C. Sargent, Jr.
William Hieb
Craig Tucker
Dr. Mian Jan
L. Gordon Walker
Susan Johnstone
STAFF David B. Reinfeld
Barbara Brown
Beth Lindsay
Vicki McKeefery
Ellen Endslow
Carol Samuelson
Interim President & Vice President, Development Operations Manager Director of Collections/ Curator
Heather Hansen
Receptionist & Database Administrator Education Coordinator Education Coordinator
Kelley Meagher
Collections Manager
National History Day Coordinator
Pamela C. Powell
Margaret Baillie
Laurie A. Rofini
Susan Johnstone
Photo Archivist
Director of Chester County Archives and Records Services
Cliff C. Parker Archivist
Kimberly F. B. Bucklaw Assistant Archivist
Lauren Hoyer
Venue Sales and Marketing Manager
Assistant Librarian Volunteer President
Cyndi Meadows
Museum Shop Assistant
Ben Corry
Facility Rental Program Assistant
Jo Ann Carey
Development Assistant
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