Commissioners recognize Chester County Archive staff

The Chester County Commissioners recognized the efforts of the County’s Archives staff to earn a National Genealogical Society award for the County’s 1777 Property Atlas Portal, at today’s first in-person public meeting since the start of the pandemic. Pictured left to right are: Commissioners Michelle Kichline and Marian Moskowitz; Laurie Rofini, Director of Chester County Archives & Record...

Civil War exhibit to highlight local conflict

A new exhibit at the Chester County Historical Society will provide insight into the Civil War era. In Chester County, residents’ divided loyalties fueled tensions  During the Civil War, Chester County found itself in the crosshairs of controversy with residents divided in their support for the Union or President Lincoln – conflict that spilled over into contentious public meetings and dueling...