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Top 5 Family locations in Pennsylvania
byShiry
Live update: Updated February 15, 2022Copy link
Copy link1. Chester County Historical Society
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
ShiryLocated in beautiful West Chester, outside of Philadelphia, and nestled between such sites as historic Brandywine Valley and Longwood Gardens, CCHS boasts a collection of more than 90,000 artifacts spanning four centuries of history, a research Library, an Archives, a History Lab for children, a Museum store, and permanent and changing exhibits. Programs, lectures, special events, book signings and group programming will appeal to history lovers of all ages.
2. Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science and Art
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Everhart Museum is one of the region’s leading resources for educational and cultural opportunities. With a multidisciplinary and diverse approach, the Everhart creates extraordinary experiences. Our programs stimulate creative expression and active engagement between art and science. Whether you attend a lecture, workshop, or studio course, our classes are designed for all ages, interests, and abilities.
3. Laurel Hill Cemetery
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryIn 1978, Drayton and Jane Smith, and John Francis Marion founded the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery. The Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and was established to support the cemetery. The mission of the Friends is to preserve, protect, and promote the historical and visual character of Laurel Hill Cemetery through progressive interpretation, education, and fundraising. In addition to developing and implementing educational programs at the cemetery, the Friends sponsor special events, including Laurel Hill’s famous Halloween festivities, and offer both public and private tours of the site, often in collaboration with local school, nonprofit groups, and historical organizations.
4. National Museum of Industrial History
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe mission of the National Museum of Industrial History is to forge a connection between America’s industrial past and the innovations of today by educating the public and inspiring the visionaries of tomorrow. Housed in a restored 100-year-old former Bethlehem Steel facility on the largest private brownfield in America, the Museum is home to exciting exhibits and engaging programs which tell the story of America’s industrial achievements and the accomplishments of our workers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
5. Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:ShiryThe Sigal Museum property tells an interesting history common to the evolution of old downtowns; with its design and function changing with the times: from family home to Opera House to Bridal Salon to history museum.
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