Upcoming Events and Programs - 2022
Battle at Chadds Ford
Historic Chadds Ford Days
Saturday, September 10 & Sunday, September 11, 2022
10:00am - 5:00pm
The CFHS is excited to announce that we will be hosting a battle reenactment! Join us for a historical journey back to September 11th 1777, when the British army engaged Washington's troops at Chads' Ford.
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The Great Pumpkin Carve 2022
Thursday, October 20th & Friday, October 21st, 4pm - 9pm
Saturday, October 22nd, 3pm - 9pm
Join us for a three day Chadds Ford tradition where over 70 giant pumpkins are carved by local artists on Thursday and will be lit and displayed on Friday & Saturday. All three nights enjoy a 'kid friendly' Haunted Trail, raffle prizes and live music. Food, local craft beer and wine are available for purchase.
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Brandywine River Museum Critter Sale!
December 1 - 3, 10am - 5pm
December 4, 10am - 3pm
The Brandywine River Museum will be holding their annual Critter Sale at the Chadds Ford Historical Society's Barn Visitors Center this year. Please stop by to support the River Museum and purchase some cute critters hand-made by their Critter Volunteers.
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Past Events and Programs - 2022
Spring Lecture Series
May 5th, May 19th & June 2nd
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Each Spring the Society host a series of lectures on historic and cultural topics. This year we have three speakers discussing the underrepresented history in our area. Lectures are held in the Visitors Center meeting room. Coffee, tea and light desserts are served.
CFHS Multi-Family Yard Sale
Saturday, May 14th, 2022
8:00am - 12:00pm
Come out on May 14th and shop for some hidden treasures at our mult-family yard sale. Interested in decluttering and selling your goodies?
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Introduction to Paper Marbling
Saturday, June 11th, 2022, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Paper Marbling is an ancient method of painting by floating color on a viscous solution and transferring the color onto paper or fabric. Each print is unique.
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