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Visitors Center Hours

Tuesday - Saturday	10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Please note, we are closed in observance of the following holidays: New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Research Library is available by appointment. Please provide your areas of interest prior to your visit, so that we can prepare the materials for viewing.

Please call 610-388-7376 or email info@chaddsfordhistory.org to arrange research appointments, meeting room rentals and group tri ps.

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Tours & Education Programs

John Chads House tours are available on Saturdays year-round except the first Saturday of each month (reserved for Escape Brandywine).

Barns-Brinton House tours are available on Saturdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Group tours are available by appointment for youth and adult groups

Escape Brandywine escape room programs are available on the first Saturday of each month (January through November) at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Private escape rooms can also be arranged outside of the public sessions for groups of 8. Please call 610-388-7376 or email info@chaddsfordhistory.org.

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Rentals & Photography

Our meeting room is available for business, organization or individual rentals. Please view our Rentals and Photography page for more information.

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Thank you everyone for a wonderful 2019. Our 2020 schedule of events will be up soon!

Events and Programs - 2019

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2019 Exhibit: Thrills, Hills and Spills

Apr 5 - Dec 31

Our 2019 Exhibit uses a blend of artifacts and photos to tell the story of two popular attractions which closed in the 1980s: Lenape Park and Chadds Peak. There will be an Opening Reception on April 5th from 6pm - 8pm. The reception and exhibit are free to the public. Click here to learn more.

Chadds Ford Days

September 19 & 20

Welcome to a colonial festival celebrating the history of Chadds Ford. This event has been a community tradition since 1958 and features historic house tours, Revolutionary Reenactors, colonial demonstrators, craft vendors, artists and children's activities. Enjoy live Bluegrass music throughout the day. Food, wine and beer available for purchase. Click to learn more.

Tavern Nights

Feb 15, Mar 22, Oct 4, Nov 1

7pm - 9pm

Join us for a Friday evening gathering (not a lecture!) exclusively for adults that focuses on unexplored aspects of early American history and culture. Guests will experience history with hands-on activities, food and drink tastings, demonstrations, and more. Tavern Nights takes place at the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Barns-Brinton House, an historic 1714 tavern. Click here to learn more.

The Great Pumpkin Carve

October 22, 23 & 24

An annual Chadds Ford tradition, the three day event highlights over 70 giant pumpkins carved into spooktacular creations. Guests can view the carvers at work Thursday and the finished products Friday and Saturday. In addition to the pumpkin patch, there is a giant 'kid friendly' Haunted Trail, hayrides and live music. Food and Fall treats are offered by area eateries along with local craft beer and wine. Click to learn more.

Candlelight Christmas

December 7

Visit our historic houses decorated for the season! Meet the "Imbibeable Spirits" of Colonial America and learn about distilled vs fermented. Sample beverages along with sweet and savory foods from originial 18th century recipes. Click to learn more and purchase tickets.