Civil War
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Fort Mifflin, One of Philadelphia’s Most Historic Sites, Finally Getting New Tide Gate
Fort Mifflin, one of Philadelphia’s most historic sites, will finally be receiving support after decades of struggles with flooding and…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Part of Pennsylvania’s New ‘Highway of Heroes’ Historic Trail
Valley Forge National Historical Park is among six sites included in Pennsylvania’s new Highway of Heroes trail. The year-long initiative…
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Treasure Hunters Take on FBI in Pennsylvania’s Civil War Gold Case
Three treasure hunters believe that a huge batch of lost Civil War-era gold has been found in Pennsylvania and clandestinely…
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We Are Not Alone: Chester Counties Beyond Pennsylvania
Our Chester County is a place where locals and visitors enjoy living, working, and playing. While not the largest county in Pennsylvania, it…
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Honoring Our Heritage: “Celebrating Township Architecture” to Headline Cheltenham’s 250th Kickoff
As Cheltenham Township begins its countdown to the national semiquincentennial, the community is preparing for an evening of deep reflection…
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The Philadelphia Editor Who Made Thanksgiving a National Tradition
Did you know one woman’s determination turned Thanksgiving into a beloved national holiday? Sarah Josepha Hale, a trailblazing editor in…
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WCU’s Dept. of Theatre & Dance Presents ‘Little Women, The Broadway Musical’ Nov. 20-23
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents Little Women, The Broadway Musical, Nov. 20-23, 2025. Based on Louisa May…
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The Tent General Washington Slept in at Valley Forge a Symbol of His Wartime Leadership
George Washington’s war tent, created in Reading during the Valley Forge encampment in 1778, is an iconic part of the…
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Was The Revolutionary War America’s First Civil War? You Decide
When Ken Burns sat down with Joe Rogan last month and called the American Revolution “our first civil war,” it…
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Chestnut Hill Was Home to One of Nation’s Largest Hospitals During Civil War
During the Civil War, Chestnut Hill was home to one of the nation’s largest hospitals, according to a staff report…
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Ken Burns’ Delaware Valley Roots: How His Mother’s Battle with Cancer Forged a Passion for Storytelling
Before Ken Burns became the United States’ most admired documentary filmmaker, he was a quiet boy growing up in Newark,…
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Revolutionary November: PBS Docuseries Brings The Revolution Home to Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley
Before the world called it the American Revolution, the fight for independence began right here, in the fields, taverns, meeting…
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Montco-Based Greene Tweed & Co. Inks Multiyear Sponsorship Deal with McLaren
Montgomery County-based Greene Tweed & Co., a manufacturer of parts for U.S. military vehicles since the Civil War, is looking…
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Penn State Great Valley To Host Talk on Dining Out in the Gilded Age Nov. 7
Penn State Great Valley will host a community event on Nov. 7 at 7:00 PM featuring Author and Food Historian…
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Wall Street Journal: Former Philadelphia FBI Agent is Co-Author of Book on 1988 Art Heist Case He Worked On
John Barelli, co-author of “Stealing the Show: A History of Art and Crime in Six Thefts,” has compiled a list…
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Nearly 300-Year-Old Cemetery in West Caln is Bursting with History, Making it a Chester County ‘Hidden Gem’
St. John’s Episcopal Church in West Caln has a historic cemetery, making it a hidden gem in Chester County, writes…
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Pottstown Native Spearheads Colebrookdale Railroad’s Rebirth
The rebirth of the Colebrookdale Railroad as a successful tourist railroad was sparked by Pottstown native Nathaniel Guest and a…
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Washington Memorial Chapel to Plant Sapling from Tree Owned by President George Washington
The Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge will be planting a Tulip Poplar Tree taken from the tree originally owned…
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