Lafayette in Chester
September 12, 2024
Learn about Lafayette’s visit to Chester, PA at the Hedgerow Theatre with Tim McGrath, author of Monroe: A Life. September 25, 2024 at 7 PM.
Mark Your Calendar Now
February 28, 2024
Tickets can be purchased through Payal. Send payments to dguleke@yahoo.com and put CHPC Ball in the “What’s this for?” section. See you there!
CHPC Yard Sale- May 14, 2022
May 6, 2022
Chester Historical Preservation Committee is having a Yard Sale on Saturday May 14th at the Third Presbyterian Church at 420 E 9th St. Chester, Pa. 9:00 till 2:00 PM! Great stuff..great prices! A fundraiser for restoration! Come out to support!
1824 Ball
April 13, 2022
Church Fire
June 5, 2020
As many of you have heard, at 2:30 AM 28 May 2020 the 3rd Presbyterian Church in Chester Pennsylvania caught fire and by dawn the church was a smoldering ruin with only the stone walls remaining. The 3rd Presbyterian had stood at 9th and Potter streets since its construction just after the Civil War. For … More Church Fire
Chester’s Role During World War I
September 6, 2017
Chester Historical Preservation Committee Presents a Free Lecture by J. Joseph Edgette, Ph. D. Monday September 18th, 2017 at 7:30 pm At Hedgerow Theater 64 Rose Valley Road Media, Pa 19063 Chester’s Role During World War I The Great War was proclaimed as the war to end all wars. Though it was fought … More Chester’s Role During World War I
The Old Chester, PA Reunion
September 9, 2016
The Chester Historical Preservation Committee Presents The Old Chester, PA Reunion Saturday October 8th, 2016 1:00 P.M. Until 4:00 P.M. Location: The Former Third Presbyterian Church 420 East 9th Street, Chester, PA 19013 Refreshments Provided Renew former acquaintances and make new ones Displays by historical organizations, local artists, Chester companies will be present New Displays … More The Old Chester, PA Reunion
Church “Before” Tour and Yard Sale Fundraiser
June 18, 2016
The Old 3rd Presbyterian Church is going to be open to the public for the first time since it was abandoned!! Don’t miss the “Before” Tour. Tomorrow June 18th at 10 am. There will be tours throughout the day for a $25 donation as well as an outdoor garage sale. Peruse the yard sale or … More Church “Before” Tour and Yard Sale Fundraiser
Lecture Series: Photographer Carlos Alejandro
May 7, 2016
The Chester Historical Preservation Committee Presents a Free lecture on Photography and More By Carlos Alejandro Professional Photographer & founder of Cab Calloway Summer School for the Arts On Wednesday May 18th, 2016 At 7:30 p.m. At The Helen Kate Furness Free Library 100 N. Providence Road Wallingford, Pa 19086 In the Chadwick Auditorium Donations … More Lecture Series: Photographer Carlos Alejandro
Don’t Miss George Fox and the Quakers
March 6, 2016
Did you know that Chester has a rich history and Quaker roots? Come learn about George Fox and the Quakers at the George Fox and the Quakers: From the Founding to the End of the Holy Experiment with Bob Quay. Join the Facebook event so we know you’re coming! If you don’t already, be sure to follow … More Don’t Miss George Fox and the Quakers
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