Christiana Historical Society

05/20/2026

Fun fact about the Wm. P. Brinton House 1867! As we continue to restore the historical home, we find fascinating pieces of history once left and thought to be forgotten.

During our first walk through the house as we reached the 3rd floor, our team noticed a space set aside that looked to be possibly lived in at one time. During weeks of documenting original artifacts from the residence we happened to close the door and noticed this piece of art.

After much thought and some research we have discovered that this section of the 3rd floor had been the area where the care takers (workers, servants) were living when this beautiful home was given as a wedding present to the newlyweds, Wm. P. and Mary E. Cooper Brinton.

The history is rich in this home and the treasures of artifacts and lost history have only gotten greater. The house continues to tell us stories of it's past, and our knowledge of our towns founding families continues to grow!

Are you interested in our town and the homes history? Visit our website today and join us at one of our upcoming events!

05/13/2026

Check out this recent WGAL 8 interview with our CHS President, Darlene Colon, decendant of The Christiana Resistance of 1851!

Please consider a Donation to the Christiana Historical Society to help preserve this important piece of local history!

https://www.christianahistoricalsociety.com/donate

Mark your calendars to visit us during our upcoming free community events:
-Genealogy Workshop (May 16th)
-Saturday On The Porch (every first Saturday of the month from 9am - 12noon)
-Speaker History Educational Series (last Thursday of every month)
-Heritage Days (September 11th - 13th)....and so much more!

Visit our website today!
https://www.christianahistoricalsociety.com/copy-of-calendar-of-events

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05/13/2026

Have you seen the interview from WGAL 8 about our small towns rich history? Check it out below!

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05/12/2026

05/12/2026

Reminder for Saturday!

Want to know more about how to trace and research your family's genealogy?

Join Darlene, CHS President and Trish, Director - Friends of the Moore Memorial Library, in hosting and offering a free family genealogy workshop! Individuals, groups and families are welcome to attend.

Date: Saturday, May 16th
Time: 10 - 12 (noon)
Location: Friends of the Moores Memorial Library, Christiana, PA

Genealogy Workshop
Featured Family: The John Esworthy Family Genealogy

During our workshop, we will walk participants through genealogy research by presenting the family history of well known Christiana Resident, John Esworthy.

https://christianahistoricalsociety.com/copy-of-calendar-of-events ---genealogy-workshop

05/12/2026

Reminder for this Saturday's Free Workshop!

Date: Saturday, May 16th
Time: 10 - 12 (noon)
Location: Friends of the Moores Memorial Library, Christiana, PA
Genealogy Workshop
Featured Family: The John Esworthy Family Genealogy

Want to know more about how to trace and research your family's genealogy?

Join Darlene, CHS President and Trish, Director - Friends of the Moore Memorial Library, in hosting and offering a free family genealogy workshop! Individuals, groups and families are welcome to attend.

Date: Saturday, May 16th
Time: 10 - 12 (noon)
Location: Friends of the Moores Memorial Library, Christiana, PA

Genealogy Workshop
Featured Family: The John Esworthy Family Genealogy

During our workshop, we will walk participants through genealogy research by presenting the family history of well known Christiana Resident, John Esworthy.

https://christianahistoricalsociety.com/copy-of-calendar-of-events ---genealogy-workshop

05/03/2026

Want to know more about how to trace and research your family's genealogy?

Join Darlene, CHS President and Trish, Director - Friends of the Moore Memorial Library, in hosting and offering a free family genealogy workshop! Individuals, groups and families are welcome to attend.

Date: Saturday, May 16th
Time: 10 - 12 (noon)
Location: Friends of the Moores Memorial Library, Christiana, PA

Genealogy Workshop
Featured Family: The John Esworthy Family Genealogy

During our workshop, we will walk participants through genealogy research by presenting the family history of well known Christiana Resident, John Esworthy.

https://christianahistoricalsociety.com/copy-of-calendar-of-events ---genealogy-workshop

05/03/2026

We had a beautiful day and a great time yesterday listening to the music by the Cler Family. Coffee and homemade treats were enjoyed by everyone!

The classic cars were amazing to see all lined up in the side lawn.

Thank you to everyone that visited! Hope to see you next month!

05/02/2026

Stop by the porch for a coffee & a breakfast treat, great conversation and beautiful music.

Meet our historian Barbara Joyce and see some of the ongoing work being done in the William Penn Brinton house.

Also available, Author Joel Moore's book of the civil war drummer boy. Joel will sign the books during the June Saturday on the Porch.

Hope to see you this morning!

Reminder that Saturday On The Porch is this Saturday!

Join us this Saturday, May 2nd from 9am - 12noon. This is a great opportunity for neighbors, family, friends, and new residents to come together and catch up. Enjoy live entertainment by the Cler Family from 10am - 12noon, purchase a copy of The Real Boys Of Civil War written by Joel Moore, and so much more!

We look forward to having you join us on the porch this weekend. See you on the porch!

Saturday On The Porch - May

05/01/2026

Reminder for CHS Saturday on the Porch!
TIME: 9- 12 noon
17 Green Street, Christiana

Reminder that Saturday On The Porch is this Saturday!

Join us this Saturday, May 2nd from 9am - 12noon. This is a great opportunity for neighbors, family, friends, and new residents to come together and catch up. Enjoy live entertainment by the Cler Family from 10am - 12noon, purchase a copy of The Real Boys Of Civil War written by Joel Moore, and so much more!

We look forward to having you join us on the porch this weekend. See you on the porch!

Saturday On The Porch - May