Things To Do in Chester, Pennsylvania

The Widener University Art Collection & Gallery includes the impressive Alfred O. Deshong Collection of 19th and 20th Century American paintings, 19th Century European paintings, and 18th & 19th Century Asian art. In addition, the ... More on MuseumStuff.com

Inscription. Discovered by the Dutch, settled by the Swedes. Granted to William Penn by King Charles II of England, Delaware County is the site of Penn's first landing in Pennsylvania. Here the first assembly met and adopted the frame ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Whose first act upon landing in the New World, on October 12, 1492 was to give thanks to God for safe deliverance. Presented to the City of Chester in the year of our Lord 1955 by the Italian-American Associations and ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Built in 1747 on this site. Was known as "Pennsylvania Arms" until after Washington stopped here following the Battle of Brandywine in 1777. Noted stopping place on the old Post Road. Building stood here until 1952. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Georgian Colonial design. Built in 1724, restored in 1920. In use for Chester County till 1786, for Delaware County, 1789-1851. Later used as City Hall. Oldest public building in continuous use in U. S. , Erected 1954 ... More on HMDB

Inscription. First lodged in America, in "Essex House" on this site, October 28, 1682, the guest of, Robert Wade: Here the earliest Quaker settler, on this side Delaware River, 1676, purchaser of the property, then called "Printzdorp, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Oct. 29, 1682, soon after finishing a two-months' voyage, William Penn first set foot on his colony of Pennsylvania, granted by Charles II the year before. The site is a block south. , Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Site of first St. Paul's Episcopal Church, built in 1702. The grave of John Morton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence is located just south of here. , Erected 1954 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. ... More on HMDB