The 51st Annual Chadds Ford Days celebrates the Battle of the Brandywine, which occurred on September 11, 1777. It was the largest land battle in America up until the Civil War. An outdoor fair will be held on the grounds of the Barn Visitors Center. This is a Chadds Ford Community event that features an appearance by George Washington, Continental Army soldiers, antique cars, special lectures & exhibits, Colonial displays, quality crafters and artists, kids activities, live entertainment, tours of the historic John Chads House and so much more. All ages are welcome; family-friendly! *Sponsorship opportunities are available, please click here to visit our website for additional information.*
The event runs Saturday, September 10th from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Sunday, September 11th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CFHS Members FREE
Congressman Pat Meehan's 7th Congressional District
Annual Job Fair!
Employers who are currently hiring are encouraged to attend. There is no table fee for vendors and lunch will be provided. We ask that all companies arrive to the event by 9:00 am for set up, and stay until the event's conclusion at 2:00 pm.
The Job Fair is open to all constituents in the 7th District. This includes portions of: Berks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, and Montgomery Counties.
Online registration can be completed here.
Saturday, September 10
10:00 am - 2:00 pm (set up by 9 am)
Springfield High School
A garden tour of private gardens in the South Walnut Street neighborhood of West Chester.
For the benefit of Barclay Friends Horticulture Therapy Program
For more information please call:
610-918-3429
or register online http://bf.kendal.org/events/
General Information – The 31st Annual Mushroom Festival
Dates and Times
Saturday, September 10, 2016: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 11, 2016: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, September 9, 2016: Community Parade with Dining and Dancing in the Streets
The Mushroom Festival is a rain or shine event. In severe weather some events may be canceled or rescheduled. Updates, when possible, will be made to the website.
Pets
We love animals too, but…. leave your pets at home. For the safety of your pet and others, pets are not allowed on the grounds of the Street Festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Click here to browse the list of Frequently Asked Questions. You may find a quick answer to your question.
Admission
$3 per person (ages 12 and up). Proceeds from the sale of the admission wristbands goes toward the Mushroom Festival’s grant program. In 2016, the Mushroom Festival gave $85,000 to 47 non-profit organizations (click here to learn more).
Wristbands may be purchased in advance at The Mushroom Cap (114 West State Street, Kennett Square).
Purchase wristbands the days of the event at the Mushroom Festival parking lots (while waiting for the shuttle buses) or at the 11 various entrances to the Festival.
Getting here and getting around
Kennett Square Borough is located off Route 1 in southern Chester County (click here to learn more).
For GPS directions use 101 South Union Street, Kennett Square PA 19348.
During the Mushroom Festival many main roads are closed. Please follow posted detour signs. Expect delays in getting through town.
Satellite parking lots with shuttle bus service to the Festival are available. (click here to learn more).
There is limited street parking in Kennett Square during the Mushroom Festival. Finding a space can be difficult, which is why we recommend using the satellite parking lots.
Handicapped parking is available in the Genesis Parking garage at Linden Street and Union Street.
2nd Saturdays Garden Walk
Saturday September 10, 2016, 1:00 pm: “Garden Architecture and Water Features”
The second Saturday of each month
1pm (unless otherwise noted)
Walks begin at the Visitor Center
Join Winterthur's horticulture staff for monthly garden walks highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the Winterthur landscape. Weather permitting. Wear comfortable shoes. Members free. Included with admission.
The 51st Annual Chadds Ford Days celebrates the Battle of the Brandywine, which occurred on September 11, 1777. It was the largest land battle in America up until the Civil War. An outdoor fair will be held on the grounds of the Barn Visitors Center. This is a Chadds Ford Community event that features an appearance by George Washington, Continental Army soldiers, antique cars, special lectures & exhibits, Colonial displays, quality crafters and artists, kids activities, live entertainment, tours of the historic John Chads House and so much more. All ages are welcome; family-friendly! *Sponsorship opportunities are available, please click here to visit our website for additional information.*
The event runs Saturday, September 10th from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Sunday, September 11th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CFHS Members FREE
The Friends of Martin's Tavern invites the public to the unveiling of the Trimbleville Historical marker, commemorating the role the hamlet played not only in the war, but also in colonial America. Refreshments will be served at this rain-or-shine event.
A Solemn Evensong Service Will Be Held Followed By A Community Event
Nearly three thousand lives were lost on that beautiful, sunny day 15 years ago. A day that will forever be etched in every American’s mind – no matter how young or old.
Determined to honor those who were taken from this Earth too soon, the Washington Memorial Chapel is hosting a Solemn Evensong Service on Sunday, September 11 at 4 PM. During the special service, the newly elected Bishop Daniel Gutierrez will lead the service with preaching by former Bishop Frederick Borsch. Members of the National Park Service and Irish Thunder Pipes and Drum Band will be attending.
The Evensong will conclude with a Thanksgiving for the National Park Service and a prayer at the grave of Louis J. Nacke II, one of the Heroes of Flight 93. The Chapel invites community members to come pray for those that lost their lives on that tragic day and welcomes anyone from any faith.
To learn more about the Washington Memorial Chapel, visit visit http://wmchapel.org/heritage/ and http://www.savewashingtonmemorial.org/ to learn about the restoration campaign.
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About The Washington Memorial Chapel
The Washington Memorial Chapel was built as a tribute to General George Washington and the Continental soldiers who survived the brutal winter cantonment at Valley Forge in 1778-1779. The inspiration for the Chapel resulted from a sermon preached by the founder and first rector, the Rev. Dr. W. Herbert Burk, of Norristown, Pennsylvania. In June 1903 the cornerstone was laid on private property donated by the I. Heston Todd family. A small framed building preceded the present structure which became known as the Theodore Roosevelt Chapel, in honor of President Roosevelt, who visited the site in 1904. The Chapel was completed in 1917. It is the home of an active parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.
Designed by Milton B. Medary, Jr., the Chapel was erected for two purposes. It is the home of an active parish as well as a national memorial to Washington and the Continental Army, welcoming visitors from all over the world and serving as a “wayside chapel” for those who visit Valley Forge National Historical Park.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Both the Chapel and the Washington Memorial Heritage are private organizations. Visitors are often surprised to learn that the Chapel receives no funding from the National Park Service and is not formally affiliated with the Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Washington Memorial Heritage was created as a secular nonprofit, independent of the Chapel. It is a qualifying charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code. This allows foundations and individuals who might not contribute to a purely religious organization to aid in the preservation of this magnificent building, which has been described as one of the foremost examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the United States.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH 4:00 – 8:00 PM
HELP US CELEBRATE NATIONAL ASSISTED LIVING WEEK WITH A SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA
GLEN MILLS SENIOR LIVING
Join us as we celebrate National Assisted Living Week. Stop by the Glen Mills Shopping Extravaganza and see how we make senior living exceptional. From our Five Star Dining Experience, to our 24-hour care and Lifestyle360 program, we give seniors reasons to celebrate every day. There will be various raffles to enter and everyone receives a complimentary wine glass!
STOP BY AND ENJOY:
• Local vendors including Tastefully Simple, Paparazzi Jewelry, LuLaRoe and many more
• Chair massages
• Wine Tasting
• Decadent Foods
242 Baltimore Pike • Glen Mills, PA 19342
610-358-4900
www.GlenMillsSeniorLiving.com
~ 2nd Tuesday ~
Networking
6-8 PM Tuesday, September 13th
and Every Second Tuesday of the Month
Meet, mingle & promote your business
with area business professionals!
Join us for "Second Tuesday Networking" at our new location, McKenzie Brew House in Glen Mills! Tickets are $10 (cash only) at the door which includes a ticket for one glass of wine or beer! Feel free to share with your networks or other business professionals! Please contact Pam Terstappen at [email protected] with any questions.
Legal and business professionals face many challenges; they need to ensure compliance and make sure their documents are secure and easily shared with teams and clients. They expect their technology solutions to reduce overhead, increase billable hours, enhance productivity, and provide the ability to work anywhere, anytime. Register at http://bit.ly/2bSdBHo for Dorset Connects’ free webinar on Wednesday, September 14 at 12 pm to learn how Office 365 provides solutions to address these challenges and more, helping to increase the number of hours that business professionals have available to spend on their clients’ needs, resulting in increased client referrals and revenue.
Dorset Connects gives small to mid-size businesses in the greater Philadelphia area personalized, hassle-free IT support services, such as 24x7 monitoring, a U.S.-based helpdesk, fixed monthly budgets, and the ability to focus on your business, not your network.
If you would like more information about Dorset Connects or either of these events, please contact Neal Zimmerman via email at [email protected].
On Wednesday, 2 p.m. September 14th at The Brandywine River Museum of Art, Associate Curator Amanda Burdan will be giving a gallery talk "Terra No Longer Incognita". Immerse yourself in a fascinating discussion about American artists such as William Merritt Chase, John La Farge, Martin Johnson Heade and other great artists introduced to the museum by the recent bequest by Richard M. Scaife, a Pittsburgh philanthropist and former Board Member of the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art. "New Terrains" is an exhibition of 25 important works in the bequest from Mr. Scaife, representing the many of the foremost American artists of the late-nineteenth and early twentieth century. The show continues through the end of January 2017.
United Way of Chester County is fortunate to have so many champions that give their time, talent and treasure on behalf of our community. As a valued champion for Chester County you are cordially invited to join us for our
2016 CAMPAIGN KICKOFF & 2015 AWARDS CEREMONY
September 15, 2016
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
$30 per person
150 Penn Oaks Drive
West Chester, PA
Join us for fun, fellowship and networking as we kick off the 2016 campaign season, recognize some exemplary companies from last years campaign and officially vote in new board members and officers.
Please RSVP by September 9th
(For those who wish to pay by cash or check,
please contact Pat Beans at [email protected])
Give Local. Live United.
An exciting summer event series in Downtown Kennett Square! On May 19th, June 16th, July 21st, August 20th and September 15th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. State Street will be closed from Broad to Center Streets so visitors can enjoy outdoor dining, extended shopping hours, live music, strolling entertainers and children’s activities. Miss Denise from Happy Heart Clown ‘N Stuff will be balloon tying or face painting during the festivities. The Kennett YMCA, the Garage Community and Youth Center, and the Kennet Public Library will also be setting up activities during this family friendly evening event. Parking is free in all areas of the Parking Garage after 5 p.m.
MUSIC LINE UP:
May 19th-Josh Komorowski and the Sons of Thunder
June 16th-Hake and Jarema Band
July 21st-The Sin City Band
August 18th-Rolling Thunder Blues Review
September 15th-Wheelhouse
9/15 - Tavern Talks: Creating the Perfect (Colonial) Selfie
Held at the CFHS' Barns Brinton House
630 Baltimore Pike
Chadds Ford
7-9 pm
$10/CFHS members and $15/non-members
*Must be 21 and older to participate*
You think selfies are all the rage today? 18th century portraiture has nothing on that! Come learn about the various ways people took “selfies”, from watching a live portrait painting take place to creating your own silhouette and even posing for your own Colonial "selfie". Guests will also learn about (male and female) fashions and hairstyles from the period and why makeup back then was often deadly!
Tavern Talks is a monthly experience (not a lecture!) aimed exclusively for adults 21 and older that focuses on unexplored aspects of early American history and culture. Guests will experience history with hands-on activities, food and drink tastings, demonstrations, and more. Tavern Talks takes place at the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Barns Brinton House, an historic 1714 tavern, located next to the Chaddsford Winery at 630 Baltimore Pike. Admission is $15 for non-members and $10 for members. Tickets must be purchased in advance over the phone, in person or online as space is limited. All attendees must be 21 and older.
The Oxford Arts Alliance's most famous show of the year "The National Juried Show" opens this Friday September 16th, from 5-8 p.m. at their gallery location at 38 South Third Street in downtown Oxford. With over 220 entries from all over the country, 40 pieces were selected for this desirable show. This year's juror is Dr. Jennifer Samet, who is a professor of Art History at City University of New York, a writer for many art magazines and publications, as well as co-director of gallery Steven Harvey Fine Arts Projects in downtown Manhattan. The forty selected works offer a wide range in mediums, from sculpture to paintings, and come from 30 artists living locally in Chester County, to artists from states including Wisconsin, South Carolina, and California.
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"Another Visit to Scarborough Fair"
a showing of works by Paul Scarborough opens Friday, September 16, 2016 5 p.m. To 8 p.m. Exhibition continues thru Sunday, October 2 |
 Paul Scarborough (1944 - 2014) |
http://somervillemanning.com/timothy-barr-2/
Exhibit opens Septemgber 16 and runs through October 15
Somerville Manning Gallery
Breck’s Mill, 2nd Floor
101 Stone Block Row
Greenville, DE 19807
P 302.652.0271
F 302.652.1946
Somerville Manning Gallery is wheelchair-accessible
Visitors with special needs are encouraged to call in advance
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday – Friday, 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday, 11 am – 3 pm
Artist Brett Anderson Walker will discuss what informs his contemporary expressionistic style during a presentation at the Chester County Art Association on Friday, Sept. 16. During his talk Walker will discuss his art, debut his newly published novel and also discuss the nuances of working with artist Antonio Puri. Walker and Puri have a show of collaborative works on display at Church Street Gallery through the duration of Walker's show at CCAA, which ends Sept. 27. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Explore the scenery, glimpse the history and discover the lure of the Brandywine creek on the inaugural Bike the Brandywine, sponsored by the Brandywine Conservancy. The ride on Saturday, Sept. 17, will consist of an 80-mile or 40-mile loop in the beautiful Brandywine Creek Greenway. The Brandywine Creek is a major source of drinking water for nearly half a million area residents, including Downingtown, Coatesville, West Chester, and Wilmington, Delaware. The Brandywine Conservancy has worked for nearly 50 years to help preserve water quality and quantity in the region. Connect your wheels with the water on this scenic ride. Proceeds from the ride will benefit the Conservancy’s clean water programs. The cost to participate is $45. To register, visit https://335.blackbaudhosting.com/335/Go-with-the-Flow-Bike-Ride.
PICKIN' and STOMPIN' Grapes
IF YOU WANT TO HELP PICK ~Saturday and Sunday morning, we're starting picking at 9 am. You are welcome to join us. We will supply gloves and pruners, lunch, wine; you bring yourself. We have TONS of grapes this year, so there are TONS to pick. The more the merrier, it's great FUN!
Wilson Winery & Art Gallery | 4374 Forge Rd Nottingham, PA 19362
Mark your calendars for Westtown Day on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oakbourne Park. The Parks & Recreation and Historical Commissions are planning a fun and educational event including: Civil War re-enactors, a petting zoo, tours of Oakbourne Mansion, face painting, carnival games, live music and food and beverages.
This event, hosted by state Sen. Tom Killion, R-9, will feature a wide variety of exhibitors offering information on state and county programs of interest to children and parents. Entertainment and free refreshment will also be offered.
Learn how Service Dogs Change Lives at CPL’s Open House and Cow Bingo
Canine Partners for Life’s largest and longest running event
Join Canine Partners for Life (CPL) for our annual Open House and Cow Bingo on Saturday, September 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. Gather the entire family for an afternoon of free fun to learn how service and companion dogs are trained, and hear firsthand how they impact the lives of individuals with disabilities.
“I look forward to the Open House every year because it gives us the opportunity to share the important work we do with our community and friends,” said Darlene Sullivan, CPL Founder and Executive Director. “It is such a fun and exciting way for new people to learn about CPL’s mission, and, for those already familiar with CPL, to speak with new volunteers and graduates and get to know us better.”
Upon arrival, guests will receive a passport, taking them on a journey to learn about CPL’s mission to raise and train service dogs for individuals with a wide range of disabilities. Visitors can watch service dogs demonstrate a variety of skills including tugging jackets off, retrieving dropped objects, and paying a cashier. CPL staff and volunteers will be giving tours of our state-of-the-art kennel where our dogs are housed for their second year of training.
The most popular stop on the passport is the “Puppy Kissing Booth” where guests can learn about our volunteer puppy raising program, meet our service dogs in training, and steal a few puppy kisses! There are also opportunities to shop from local vendors, listen to live music from Ol’ 422, enjoy a BBQ lunch, play kids’ games, and watch the ever-popular Cow Bingo! Cow Bingo is a game of chance that pits players’ luck against the cow “doo”ing her thing. If the cow heeds the call of nature on one lucky person’s square, they are the winner of $5,000! Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased here. Squares are randomly assigned. Winner does not need to be present to win.
CPL is located at 334 Faggs Manor Road, Cochranville, PA 19330. This event is rain or shine. Personal pets are not allowed at the event. To learn more, visit CPL’s website or Facebook page. All event proceeds benefit CPL’s mission.
About Canine Partners for Life:
Canine Partners for Life is a recognized and highly respected leader in the assistance dog industry. It was one of the first service dog organizations in the world to be accredited by Assistance Dogs International (ADI). Since 1989, Canine Partners for Life has placed more than 650 service and companion dogs in 45 states. CPL dogs provide assistance for a wide variety of disabilities including muscular dystrophy, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, cerebral palsy, ALS, spinal cord injuries, stroke, cardiac conditions, arthritis, spina bifida, Parkinson’s disease, and more.
PICKIN' and STOMPIN' Grapes
IF YOU WANT TO HELP PICK ~Saturday and Sunday morning, we're starting picking at 9 am. You are welcome to join us. We will supply gloves and pruners, lunch, wine; you bring yourself. We have TONS of grapes this year, so there are TONS to pick. The more the merrier, it's great FUN!
Wilson Winery & Art Gallery | 4374 Forge Rd Nottingham, PA 19362
May 15, June 26, July 17, August 21, and Sept. 18
Details are available at www.kennettundergroundrr.org or by contacting Michele at 484-544-5070 or [email protected]
All tours begin at the Brandywine Valley Conference and Tourist Center, 300 Greenwood Rd., Kennett Square, PA 19348. Phone: 484-700-8550. Visitors are encouraged to arrive at 1:45 at the Tourist Center for a 2:00pm departure. The tour will take about 2 hours.
Payment is $20. for adults, $15. for children, to cover the cost the rental of the bus. Payment is due 4-5 days prior to the tour date. A check to the Kennett Underground Railroad Center (KURC) should be mailed to: 296 Kendal Dr., Kennett Square, PA 19348.
Tours will be held rain or shine - the bus is air conditioned and can accommodate up to 23 people. A minimal of 14 people is required. If the tour is cancelled, you will be contacted several days in advance & payment will be refunded. Volunteer guides are very well informed about the Underground Railroad in Kennett Square and environs.
The KURC guided bus tour will cover some of the history of the development of the Underground Railroad (URR), particularily as it relates to Chester County.
The tour will include:
- passing by 5-6 original abolitionist homes, with research-based descriptions of the people living in this important hub of the URR during the 1800's;
- a visit to the first street in Kennett Square and the integrated residents of that time, as well as the descendants of abolitionists that still live in the community;
- a tour of an 1801 Quaker Meetinghouse, with information about the local Quakers of that era and why many were so committed to abolitionism;
- a stop at the new Kennett Underground Railroad Center , located in the original home of abolitionist Eusebius Bernard;
NB: Information about the Underground Railroad from early times have focused largely on the white people who aided fugitives. Now acknowledged is the significant contribution made by African Americans. This tour will include some of that history especially as it relates to Chester County, PA.
Once again, “Love Seed Mama Jump” will take the stage at Anson B. Nixon Park for a fundraiser to benefit the park, a hidden sanctuary of ponds, streams, fields and woodlands, tucked into a corner of downtown Kennett Square. “Love Seed Mama Jump,” a six-piece rock band from Dewey Beach, Del., will be backed up by “Californium,” a Kennett Square-based alternative rock band. The festive, family-friendly, rain-or-shine event will run from 2 to 7 p.m. Kids’ activities will include face-painting moon bounce, sports demonstrations, and more. Attendees will also have an opportunity to learn more about Kennett Township’s new Sustainable Development Office, and food and beverages will be available. No outside food or drink or pets will be permitted for the fundraiser. Tickets are $15 for adults; children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available online at www.ansonbnixonpark.org
On Sunday, September 18 at 2 p.m., Dr. Samet will give a gallery talk, and discuss her selection process and unveil the 5 prize winners. That is exciting! First place prize is $1000, second place is $500, third place is $350 and there are two Honorable Mention prizes at $100 each. Those are very large prizes for a Chester County show, which is one of the reasons this show draws in artist entries from all over the country.
Oxford Arts Alliance
38 S. Third Street
Oxford, PA 19363
610-467-0301