Current Visitor Center, Museum Store & Exhibit Hours

Wednesday - Saturday	10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Please note, we are closed in observance of the following holidays: New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Research Library is available by appointment. For research in our library or collections, please provide your areas of interest prior to your visit, so that we can prepare the materials for viewing, which will maximize your research time on site.

Please call 610-388-7376 or email info@chaddsfordhistory.org to arrange research appointments, meeting room rentals and group tri ps.

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Tours & Education Programs

John Chads House tours are available on Saturdays and by appointment for youth and adult groups.

Barns-Brinton House tours are currently only available by appointment for youth and adult groups.

Escape Brandywine escape room programs are available on the first Saturday of each month (May through November) at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm! Tickets are also available for December 27, 28 and 29th. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Private escape rooms can also be arranged outside of the public sessions for groups of 8. Please call 610-388-7376 or email info@chaddsfordhistory.org to arrange a tour or program.

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Rentals & Photography

Our meeting room is available for business, organization or individual rentals. Please view our Rentals and Photography page for more information.

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Welcome to Chadds Ford Historical Society!

The Chadds Ford Historical Society works to share the history of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. We have three 18th century buildings that are open to the public seasonally - the John Chads House, the Chads Springhouse, and the Barns Brinton House. Throughout the year, we also offer a variety of fun and educational programs, special events, summer camps, and group tours. We invite you to visit us at our Barn Visitors Center to begin your historic experience in Chadds Ford!

Please view our Volunteer Opportunities at upcoming events and educational programs.

2018 Exhibit: The "Ford Seasons"

Barn Visitor Center

View our exhibit that changes with the seasons! The "Ford" Seasons is a new exhibit that features seasonal photographs from the Chadds Ford Historical Society and other private collections. Every few months the photographs will be replaced to reflect new images from that time of year. Our Winter Season photos are now available.

11th Annual Winter Plein Air Event

February 9, 2019

5pm - 8pm

On February 8th and 9th, Plein Air artists will be painting the Brandywine countryside. Join us for a wine and cheese reception with the artists on Saturday February 9 from 5pm - 8pm. Admission is $10 per person and can be purchased online or at the event. Paintings will be available for sale during the reception and through March 16.

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Travel with the CFHS!

Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria

September 26 - October 5, 2019
10 Days | 12 Meals

Save money and support the Chadds Ford Historical Society by booking a trip through Collette. Travel to Bern, Chateau de Chillon, Montreaux, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Bavaria, Oberammergau and the Austrian Alps! Eat at St. Peter's Restaurant, ride the GoldenPass Panoramic Train, and wander through the Mirabell Gardens. You won't want to miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Click here for more information about booking your trip!