History Made Personal: Historical Wyeth-Sanderson Map of Chester County

By Gene Pisasale, Special to UnionvilleTimes.com CHADDS FORD — Standing tall on a wooden easel in the entryway of the Sanderson Museum is a framed map, its blue trim surrounding red, green and yellow highlights calling attention to the people, places and events which have made the 768 square miles of Chester County so special in the history of our country. Fifteen people and 45 places of interest...

History made personal: Chads’ Ford Barber Shop Sign

A lesser known, local classic by N.C. Wyeth By Gene Pisasale, Special to UnionvilleTimes.com It might be among N.C Wyeth's lesser-known works -- but it used to be an everyday sight around Chadds Ford Most people walk or drive right by barber shop signs without thinking twice. Yet if you walk up the stairs of the Christian Sanderson Museum into the Pocopson Room, your eyes will quickly note a rustic...

History Made Personal: Jennie Wade’s purse

By Gene Pisasale, Special to UnionvilleTimes.com The purse of Jennie Wade, the lone civilian death during the battle of Gettysburg. The 150th Anniversary of the start of the Civil War was recognized around the nation this past April, with hundreds of communities sharing lectures, speeches, artifacts and even some remembrances from those whose ancestors participated in the historic conflict. The Battle...

Museum needs volunteers

CHADDS FORD — Volunteers Needed!  The Christian C. Sanderson Museum – A Man’s Life, A Nation’s History. An eclectic array of art, military memorabilia, presidential artifacts, local history and collectibles. History like you’ve never seen it before!  Open March through November, Saturday and Sunday, 1pm to 4pm, the Sanderson Museum is run by volunteers just like you!  We...