19th-century female trailblazer to come alive

‘History on Tap’ puts women’s rights champion Ann Preston in spotlight Laurie Rofini, director of Chester County Archives and Records Services, will lead a “History on Tap” program on Ann Preston, a 19th-century pioneer, on March 18. A 19th-century pioneer of women’s rights and female medical education will come to life at a West Chester restaurant on Tuesday, March...

Program to explore ‘reverse Underground Railroad’

Chesco Historical Society bringing ‘History on Tap’ to Kennett Square  “History on Tap,” a program of the Chester County Historical Society that combines insight and discussion with food and drink, is coming to Kennett Square. On Monday, Feb. 24, at 6:30 p.m., Chris Densmore will present “The Kidnapping of Thomas Mitchell, 1849″ at the Half Moon Restaurant. Mitchell, an escaped slave...

‘History on Tap’ comes to Dilworthtown Inn

Program to preview Adrian Martinez exhibit at Chester County Historical Society By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Artist Adrian Martinez (right) gets into position at Martin’s Tavern in Marshallton so his wife, Leah Martinez, can photograph the scene for use in one of the paintings that will comprise the 2015 exhibit, “History in the Making: A Contemporary Artist’s View of...