Events and Programs - 2019

2019 Exhibit: Thrills, Hills and Spills

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.

Valley Jamboree

Our Spring event is a great way to welcome in the warmer weather. Enjoy a live bands throughout each day. Kids will love the wide range of activities including a giant 60' Titan Obstacle Challenge, petting zoo, crafts tent, lawn games and scavenger hunt. Food, wine and beer will be served by a number of different vendors. Grab a hamburger, kick back and relax to the 'sounds of music'!. Click here to learn more.

Yard Sale

June 8

Are you looking for a way to support Chadds Ford Historical Society while shopping for great deals? This is the event for you! Come out on June 8th and shop for some hidden treasures. All the money that you spend will go to support the society. 

Looking to donate to the yard sale? Click here for more details.

Chadds Ford Days

Welcome to a colonial festival celebrating the history of Chadds Ford. This event has been a community tradition since 1958 and features colonial demonstrators, craft vendors, artists, barn market vendors and Revolutionary Reenactors. Enjoy live music throughout the day, food vendors and an outdoor tavern serving wine and beer. The Kids Korner features fun activities for children including crafts and games. Click to learn more.

Tavern Nights

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

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

Every year, the Society decorates its historic houses for the holidays. Each room has a different theme. Join us in a celebration of the season touring the houses, observing (and participating in) colonial dancers, food tastings, wine, song and open hearth cooking.