Chadds Ford Historical Society

08/28/2026

08/18/2026

VOLUNTEER at the 2026 Battle at Chadds Ford ~ Historic Chadds Ford Days & "Tavern Night in the Grove"!

Saturday, September 19th:
Daytime Event & Battle, 10am - 5pm
"Tavern Night in the Grove", 6pm - 10pm

We are looking for volunteers and would love for you to join us for this one-day event to celebrate Chadds Ford History. Volunteering gets you in for free for the day and an invitation to our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party!

Click on the link below to sign up:

2026 BATTLE AT CHADDS FORD ~ ONE-DAY EVENT The CFHS is excited to announce that on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, we will be hosting our 6th Annual battle reenactment, Battle at Chadds Ford ~ Historic Chadds Ford Days. Join us for a historical journey back to September 11th, 1777, when the British....

07/27/2026

Chadds Ford resident, Martha King, has done it again! She's a four-time US Stihl Timbersports Women's Champion! July 25, 2026 Milwaukee, WI.

Congratulations to Martha for another great achievement! 🇺🇸

07/01/2026

There are few places in the region where history and nature meet - Chester County's Brandywine Valley is one of them, with both scenic and historic treasures in our own backyard.

06/03/2026

Hands On History Summer Camp 2026

Now offering four weeks!

Chadds Ford Historical Society invites students entering 3rd to 6th grade to join an immersive camp that explores life in the 18th century and beyond. Each day, campers will explore the past through nature, the arts, and colonial life. Various camp activities include fabric dyeing, candle making, papermaking, colonial games, a nature scavenger hunt, a simulated archaeological dig, and bread baking at the 18th century home of John Chads.

Campers will also participate in 18th century demonstrations, hike the Brandywine trail, and take part in a Revolutionary War themed escape room. In addition to these activities, plenty of time is provided for free play and unstructured fun. Campers will not want to miss this chance to experience Hands on History!

Camp Weeks: June 15-19, July 6-10,
July 20-24, - several openings
and August 3-7
Time: 9AM-3PM
Grades: Students entering 3rd-6th
Pricing:$350 (Member), $360 (non-member early bird), $375 (non-member regular)

currently accepting mail-in and over-the-phone registration

05/16/2026

We already want to thank so many people for stopping out to see us on this beautiful day! We are here till 4 PM with plenty of excitement!

05/16/2026

Stop out and see us at the Barns-Britton House for our 250 celebration open house! 10-4 pm Sat May 16th

We have great vendors, Authors, tour, fresh bread- baking demonstration in our beehive oven !

At 1 PM reading of the decoration of independence from the front steps !

Join us, as we make our own history today- Huzzah!

05/16/2026

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, May 16th, 10am to 4pm, to help celebrate the 250th in Pennsbury Township! 🇺🇸

On May 16th, from 10am to 4pm,
join us at the Barns-Brinton House - this wonderful historic building will be open for tours, bread baking, demonstrations, authors, and reenactors. There will be a reading of the "Declaration of Independence" at 1pm.

We are working with Pennsbury Township to support our amazing 250th!

05/01/2026

On May 16th, from 10am to 4pm,
join us at the Barns-Brinton House - this wonderful historic building will be open for tours, bread baking, demonstrations, authors, and reenactors. There will be a reading of the "Declaration of Independence" at 1pm.

We are working with Pennsbury Township to support our amazing 250th!