HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS

The Chadds Ford Historical Society collects and preserves objects with a primary emphasis on the history of the Chadds Ford and Brandywine Valley area. Since 1968, when it was founded, the Society's collections have grown to include many objects and furnishings for its two historic structures, the Barns-Brinton and John Chads Houses.

Recent Acquisitions

Mystery Photos

Articles

Barclay Rubincam painting donated by M.L. Hughes. Read Hessians Return to Chadds Ford

Reproduction high chest donated by Marian Crum

Please take a minute to browse our mystery photos, and, if you can, help us identify them!

Good Things Come to Those Who Wait…or, The Value of a Matching Gift By Ed Wandersee

How to Care for Old Photos in Your Collection by Karen A. Smith

Hessians Return to Chadds Ford by Karen A. Smith