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  • Diggin’ For History

    Life's Patina at Willowbrook Farm 1750 North Valley Road, Malvern, Pennsylvania

    Cocktail Party Fundraiser Benefiting Jones Log Barn Living History Center

  • Grand Opening

    Duportail House 297 Adams Drive, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania

    After years in the making, the Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust (THPT) has set its grand opening of the Jones Log Barn Living History Center for Sunday, April 3, 2022, 1 …

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  • A Change to Suburbia

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

    7 PM  Reception, 7:30 PM Lecture We are excited to welcome back Jeff Groff as our guest speaker.  Jeff is currently Estate Historian at Winterthur and holds an MA from …

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  • Black Soldiers & Civilians in Tredyffrin Township During the Valley Forge Encampment, 1777-78

    Duportail House 297 Adams Drive, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania

    7 PM  Reception, 7:30 PM Lecture This presentation highlights details from a study examining African American participation during the Valley Forge encampment of 1777 to 1778. Justin B. Clement brings …

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  • Duportail: A Founder Forgotten

    Duportail House 297 Adams Drive, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania

    Join us for a presentation on Brigadier-General Duportail at his headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of 1777-78, the historic “Duportail House” (c.1740) in Chesterbrook.
    Within a year of his joining the Continental Army in November 1777, General Louis Le Begue Duportail, a French military engineer, had become a trusted aide and advisor to the command-ing general.

  • Clara in a Time of War

    Duportail House 297 Adams Drive, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania

    Join C.J. McGroarty for a reading and discussion of her new book Clara in a Time of War, a compelling story of historical fiction set in 1777 Chester County, Pennsylvania.

  • Denim Night 2023

    Duportail House 297 Adams Drive, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania

    HELP US BRING SOUND AND TECHNOLOGY TO THE LIVING HISTORY CENTER!

  • A Salute to Main Line Veterans

    Duportail House 297 Adams Drive, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania

    In advance of Veterans Day on November 11, the Trust welcomes local historian Bart Van Valkenburgh to its Fall Lecture Series. Presenting “A Salute to Main Line Veterans”, the talk will focus on some of the veterans from our area, as well as many of the veterans or-ganizations active in supporting and recognizing the service to our country by these citizen soldiers.

  • Easter Bunny in the Barn

    Duportail House 297 Adams Drive, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania

    Photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • Canceled Yoga Uncorked Canceled

    Duportail House 297 Adams Drive, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania

    The Yoga Uncorked event scheduled for Tuesday, June 18 has been canceled by the Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust due to the heat advisory warnings and soaring temperatures. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

  • “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.

  • 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.

  • Beer & Brass

    Duportail House 297 Adams Drive, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania

    Picture yourself savoring a cool, refreshing beer from Paoli Beverage (wine will also be available) as the sun sets, accompanied by the bold, toe-tapping tunes of Mansfield Brass.

  • Uncovering the Secrets of the Moore-Irwin House

    Duportail House 297 Adams Drive, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania

    Join guest lecturer, David Montalvo, president of KOP Historical Society, as he leads a captivating talk delving into the long and storied past of this hidden gem.

  • Santa in the Barn

    Duportail House 297 Adams Drive, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania

    Bring the whole family for a special Meet and Greet event, where kids can share their wishes, snap festive photos, and experience the joy of the season.

  • Patriots Unite: Honoring the Battle of Brandywine

    Duportail House 297 Adams Drive, Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania

    Get ready to be inspired! Guest speaker Catherine Quillman is stepping up to the mic to share the heartwarming saga of how folks from all walks of life have teamed up across generations to preserve the historic battlefield of September 11th, 1777, which stretches its storied grounds through Chester and Delaware Counties.