Delaware County Historical Society

Research Library and Museum
408 Avenue of the States
Chester, PA 19013
www.dchs-pa.org

Opening of our New Exhibit on

April 28, 2013 till July 15th 2013

THEME:

"TODAY'S NEWS TOMORROW'S HISTORY"
This exhibit includes vintage newspapers, antique typewriters, newspapers, and dispenser boxes, old canvas delivery bags etc.
Radio Stations will display giveaway promotional bumper stickers and other promo items, microphones, vinyl records, and turntables used on the air by well-known local DJ's. Awards received by on-air personalities.
The Delaware County Press Club, now named The Press Club serving The Philadelphia Suburbs is an organization of journalists, public relations professionals and other communicators.
Press Club memorabilia on display includes members, awards, fundraising memorabilia, community outreach and scholarship award memorabilia and more, collected over the almost forty five years the club has been in existence.

  Colonial Plantation

Ridley Creek State Park

When in the Course of Human Events –
A Fourth of July Celebration and Picnic

July 4th, 2013

Time - 11am to 5pm with last entry at 4pm

Adults - $10.00 and children (4 to 12) -$8.00

Enjoy a picnic at the farm and celebrate our nation's birthday by hearing the Declaration of Independence and witnessing the crowds reaction. There is not complete agreement in Chester County but the Patriots are determined to win the crowd by making demonstrations against the king. Activities include hearth cooking, textile demonstrations, long rifle, garden and animal talks. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic basket lunch or purchase refreshments. Bring a comfortable chair or blanket and enjoy the Fourth as it was celebrated years ago on a true colonial farm in Chester County.

Schedule

Reading from Paine's "The Crisis" (12:30 and 2:30)

Reading of the Declaration of Independence -( 1:00 and 3:00 with burning of King George in effigy at 3:00 only) Feel free to pick up a quill pen and sign the declaration yourself.

  Colonial Plantation

Ridley Creek State Park

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