Chester County History Center on LinkedIn: This month, with funding from the McLean Contributionship, CCHC was able… (2024)

80 years ago today, Charles A. Sheller of West Chester was among the Allied military forces who landed on a beach in France. This extraordinary invasion, known as D-Day, was the beginning of the end of World War II. Troops made amphibious landings and parachuted inland from the air. Sheller served in the 3053rd Engineer Combat Battalion, landing on the Tare Green Beach near St. Mere Eglise under enemy fire. His battalion cleared mines and laid mesh roads in the sand. Sheller received 5 battle stars for campaigns in Italy, Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, and Central Germany.With this post, CCHC is launching a series to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the final year of World War II. If you have World War II family stories to share, we want to know. #dday, #ww2 #worldwar2 #normandy #museums #chestercountypa

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Great day at the PA MUSEUMS annual statewide conference where our very own Jennifer Green accepted the Special Achievement Award for CCHC's Juneteenth programming! This award recognizes CCHC's Walking Tours, genealogical and speaker programs!

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National History Day is here! We are excited for all of the schools and students that will take part in the 2024 NHD Contest and grateful to all of our supporters. National History Day is funded by EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) funds and contributions from Corporate partners. The Chester County History Center is an EITC-approved organization. CCHC is committed to serving the diverse and rich community of students and teachers of Chester County and beyond through accessible educational programs and activities that carry our mission to Link the Past to the Present to Inspire the Future. Support of our educational programs has a meaningful, transformative impact, on participating students. We are grateful to Fred Beans Automotive Group, Fred Beans Ford of West Chester, PECO, Aqua and the ESSENTIAL FOUNDATION, Meridian Bank, Chubb, First Resource Bank PA, Pennsylvania Department of Education, First Bank, Township of Delaware County, and Mid Penn Bankfor their support. #ChesterCountyHistoryCenter #ChesterCountyHistory #HistoryCenter #ChesterCounty #WestChester #WestChesterPa #CCHC #Museums #MuseumsOfPa #NationalHistoryDay #NHD #NHDContest #EITC #EITCOrganization #FredBeansWestChester #EducationPA #PADepartmentEducation #Aqua #ThornburryTownship

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We have just posted a new position with our team! CCHC is looking for an Assistant Library and Archives Technician.Check out our opportunities page on our website.https://lnkd.in/e4qxrWx5#library #archives #museums

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CCHC is grateful toFirst Bank NJfor their generous support! Their contribution is instrumental in the preservation of our community's heritage and for supporting the students in our region.#CommunityPride#HistoryPreservation#chestercountypa#museums#history

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CCHC Volunteer Spotlight: Laura is a Library and Information Sciences student at Simmons University and is here helping us catalog and gather books for an upcoming library book sale. This is a Duplicate Book Sale of reference volumes that are duplicate or outdated. All proceeds are placed in the restricted Collections Fund to support future acquisitions and direct care of permanent collections.

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On Thursday, November 2nd, 2023, CCHC proudly hosted a special screening of the new Netflix feature film Rustin, a profound portrayal of civil rights activist, and West Chester native, Bayard Rustin. The film focused on his work as the architect of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The event, which marked a significant milestone in the History Center’s commitment to cultural education and community engagement, was met with an overwhelming response, filling the venue to capacity with distinguished guests and community members.The special screening was the result of a unique collaboration between the Chester County History Center and Netflix, underscoring the History Center’s role as a prominent cultural hub in the region and its ability to attract partnerships with leading global entities.The Chester County History Center extends its gratitude to Netflix, the Chester County Community Foundation, and West Chester University of Pennsylvania for their support of this event, as well as all the attendees for making the screening a resounding success.#chestercountyhistorycenter #chestercountyhistory #bayardrustin #rustinfilm #rustin #specialscreening #netflix #chestercounty #westchesterpa #chestercountypa

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Thank you to all of the attendees to this years Halloween Ball in support of the Chester County History Center.

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Check out the transformation as the CCHC staff prepares for tomorrow nights Halloween Ball!Get your tickets now!https://lnkd.in/eRUsAdEdEvent website:https://lnkd.in/eh-5yjTa

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The CCHC Dark Fairy Tales Silent Auction is open for bids! Whether you want to spend a summer week in Maine, collect certified memorabilia from our favorite teams, own a No.1 Andrew Wyeth print, take home an unparalleled bundle of exquisite dinners, or win a golf foursome, our Silent Auction has it all and SO MUCH MORE.Get your ticket to our Halloween Ball and start your bids!Our Halloween Ball is our biggest fundraising gala in support of Chester County History Center’s educational programs and collection preservation. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated. Visit mycchc.org/halloweenball to purchase your tickets and access our Silent Auction#chestercountyhistory #chestercountyhistorycenter #chestercountypa #halloweenball #fundraiser #gala #darkfairytales #halloween #halloween2023 #history #preservation #westchester

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