Oct
11
Tue
Pinot and Pumpkin Painting @ Pinot's Palette
Oct 11 @ 19:00 – 21:00

On Tuesday, October 11 from 7 to 9pm, CFHS is kicking off fall at Pinot's Palette!   Try your hand at designing your own painted pumpkin to take home, while enjoying complimentary wine and light snacks and great company.  Proceeds from this event benefit the Chadds Ford Historical Society.

Pinot's Palette at 100 Ridge Road, Chadds Ford, PA  19317

Admission: $35 per person (ages 21+)

Tickets must be purchased in advance - Buy Tickets Now

For more info on Chadds Ford Historical Society and our events, call (610) 388-7376, email us at [email protected], visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Dec
3
Sat
Candlelight Christmas in Chadds Ford @ Chadds Ford Historical Society
Dec 3 @ 13:00 – 18:00

CFHS

The Candlelight Christmas Tour, sponsored by Chadds Ford Historical Society, is a must see event during the holiday season!  Enjoy touring some of the most picturesque sites in the Brandywine Valley for our 31st Annual Candlelight Christmas Tour.

The holiday tour features distinct properties in and around the historic Chadds Ford and Pennsbury Townships.  Historic sites will be candlelit and filled with exquisite holiday decor and will offer special holiday programs.  Guides will be on hand the day of the tour to highlight each sites' unique history, architecture, and decor.

After picking up your holiday pass and map at the Barn Visitor Center, attendees are free to begin their self-guided tour of the numerous participating historic sites, churches, and museums.  You can go at your own pace, either challenging yourself to reach all the stops or spending more time at the places you enjoy most.  Feel free to approach the stops in any order.  The sites selected for the tour truly showcase the diverse character of the beautiful Brandywine Valley.

Tickets:

  • Advance Online Purchase - $20+ processing fee
  • Chadds Ford Historical Society** -  Advance: $20 / Day of event: $25

**Tickets are available for sale in advance online and at the Chadds Ford Historical Society.  Office hours are Wednesday - Friday, 10:00am to 4:30pm.

Tour Access & Details:

Check in at the Barn Visitor Center at the start of your self-guided tour to receive the event program as well as a detailed map and directions to all of the locations.   For more event information, please visit www.CandlelightChristmasInChaddsFord.com.

Feb
16
Thu
Tavern Talks: Chocolate and Courtship @ Barns-Brinton House
Feb 16 @ 19:00 – 21:00

Tavern Talks: Chocolate & Courtship

The Chadds Ford Historical Society kicks off another year of Tavern Talks with "Chocolate & Courtship"! If you are looking to bring dating back to the basics - 300-year-old basics - then you will not want to miss out.

Guests will have the opportunity to sample edible "aphrodisiacs", learn how to compose a love letter from a calligrapher, watch chocolate-making demonstrations by Mars' American Heritage Chocolate, and more!

Tavern Talks is a monthly experience (not a lecture!) aimed exclusively for adults 21 and older that focuses on fun topics in early American culture. Guests will experience history with hands-on activities, food and drink tastings, demonstrations and more!Tickets must be purchased in advance over the phone, in person at the Society or online as space is limited. All attendeees must be 21 and older.
Interested in more? Our upcoming Tavern Talks include:
March 23 - Colonial "Cocktails"
April 20 - Tavern Night
May 18 - Spy Games
June 15 - Quack-ing Up! (18th Century Medicine)
September 14 - Well-Preserved
October 12 - Spirits & Spirits
November 9 - Feast Mode! (18th Century Food)

For more info on the CFHS or to purchase tickets, visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org, call (610) 388-7376, email us at [email protected] or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.