• Know Your Barns: Barns Of Chester County

    Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens 631 Berwyn-Baptist Road, Devon, PA

    Have you ever passed by a barn and wondered about its history, style, or purpose? Join professional Architectural Historian Robert Wise, who has dedicated over 30 years to studying barns in Southeastern Pennsylvania, as he guides you in understanding these fascinating structures. He will introduce you to the various barn types in the region and teach you how to recognize them.

  • “Call Me Conotocarius”

    Duportail House 297 Adams Drive, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania

    Join us for a return visit from local lecturer and engaging storyteller Jim McKinley at the historic Duportail House (c.1740) in Chesterbrook.

  • Lafayette at Brandywine: Making of An American Hero

    Duportail House 297 Adams Drive, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania

    Author Bruce E. Mowday will give a presentation on Lafayette's life, his involvement in the American Revolution and his return to America in 1824-1825 as America's guest!

  • Immigration in Northern Chester County

    Duportail House 297 Adams Drive, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania

    Explore the rich cultural history of immigrants in Northern Chester County and how they impacted the growth of the region and influenced everyday life. See photos and artifacts from instructor Ryan Conroy’s personal collection and archive for an exciting visual experience.