Chester County Community Foundation

05/29/2026

The Charlestown Revolutionary Cemetery Memorial Day celebration may have been postponed by rain, but it created an even greater opportunity to celebrate together.

Join us on Friday, July 18th at The Mill at Brightside Farm for the rescheduled Dare to Declare event as part of the AMERICA250 celebration. Guests will experience the ringing of a vintage bell, sign the Declaration of Independence, and take part in a unique patriotic celebration featuring a flag dedication, Revolutionary Cannon, and the Declaration all in one location.

We look forward to honoring our history, celebrating freedom, and bringing the community together for America’s 250th anniversary. 🇺🇸

🔗 Learn more: cccf250.org/daretodeclare/

05/29/2026

We are excited to support Kennett Collaborative’s expanded America 250 programming, helping bring a season of patriotic celebration, community events, and downtown beautification to Kennett Square.

This community-wide initiative includes:
📜 A special Third Thursday celebration on June 18 featuring a public reading of the Declaration of Independence
🌺 Patriotic décor, American flags, and seasonal red, white, and blue plantings throughout downtown Kennett Square

Festive American decorations will begin appearing throughout town the week of May 18, creating a welcoming and celebratory atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.

Additional beautification efforts including refreshed seasonal planters and floral displays will also be supported through community fundraising efforts such as the Kennett Blooms Plant Sale.

We are honored to partner with organizations like Kennett Collaborative that strengthen community connection, celebrate local pride, and create vibrant public spaces for everyone to enjoy.

Kennett Collaborative is also inviting residents and businesses to support the “250 in Kennett” campaign through sponsorship opportunities beginning at $25.

👉 Learn more and get involved: kennettcollaborative.org/support
👉 Memorial Day Parade information and registration: kennettmemorialdayparade.com

Join the Kennett Square community for the annual Memorial Day Parade, honoring our nation's heroes with a day of remembrance, patriotic displays, live music, % and family-friendly festivities in the heart of downtown Southern Chester County, PA

05/29/2026

📣 The Malvern Town Tour is ONE WEEK AWAY! 📣

We’re excited to officially bring this event to life on Thursday, June 4, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make the evening a success!

🗓 Thursday, June 4
📍 Burke Park, Malvern
⏰ Volunteer arrival: 4:30 PM
🚶 Tours run from 5:30–7:00 PM (last tour begins by 7 PM)

Volunteer help is needed for:
• Setup and guest check-in
• Assisting at tour stops
• Guiding groups between locations

The walking tour will begin and end at Burke Park and travel through downtown Malvern using designated crosswalks along the route.

🚗 Volunteer Parking:
Please leave the Burke Park lot open for tour guests. Volunteers are encouraged to park at Borough Hall (1 E First Ave) or the SEPTA lot behind Wawa.

Final tour materials and details will be shared later this weekend.

Thank you for supporting the Malvern Historical Commission and helping us celebrate local history! If you’re available to help, please comment or message to confirm and feel free to share this post with others who may be interested

05/28/2026

Join East Goshen and West Goshen Townships on May 30 at EGT Park for a community celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary and “On the Path to Independence.”

The event will feature:
• Historical reenactors and Revolutionary War military encampments
• A 1700s-style Town Square
• Revolutionary War weapons demonstrations, including a cannon display recently unearthed by the French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust
• Live music from the Chester County Concert Band and the Grease Band
• Family-friendly activities and moon bounces
• An opportunity to sign the Declaration of Independence
• A fireworks and drone show finale

🗓 May 30, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🚶 Parade begins at 5:00 PM
📍 EGT Park

Organizers anticipate more than 6,000 attendees for this exciting community event celebrating history, patriotism, and local pride.

We are honored to support initiatives like America250 at Goshen that bring communities together while commemorating our nation’s history in meaningful and engaging ways.

For sponsorship information, contact Jason Lang at [email protected]

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

It was an honor to help support this meaningful community event through one of our funds as Chester County came together to honor military service members across the Brandywine Valley.

It was a great event filled with community pride, appreciation, and connection, and we’re grateful to have been part of it.

We’re proud to support programs and events that bring people together, honor service, and strengthen community connections throughout our region.

Thank you to everyone who participated, organized, and helped make the event such a success.

Read more here:

Across Chester County, hero parades are set to honor the United States of America Armed Forces.

05/28/2026

Explore Phoenixville Library's Songs and Stories of the American Revolution! Experience the music and narratives that shaped America’s founding era at this engaging program presented by the Phoenixville Library. Delve into historical context and cultural heritage through song and storytelling — perfect for history enthusiasts and lifelong learners.
📅 Thursday, June 4
⏰ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Phoenixville Library, Carnegie Room
🔗 Register here:

Dressed in period costume, before a set of a Colonial tavern, Matthew takes audiences back in time to the days of the American Colonial settlement and the American Revolution. ...

05/27/2026

We’re excited to support the upcoming Pride Picnic in Kennett Square through one of our community funds!

This free event on May 30th is all about celebrating community, inclusion, and connection with music, games, and fun for all ages.

We invite everyone to come out, celebrate together, and continue supporting the community partnerships and charitable funding that help make events like this possible.

More details here:

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05/27/2026

Big congratulations to Karen Simmons on an incredible legacy of leadership and service to the Chester County Community Foundation! 🎉

As we celebrate Karen’s impact, we’re also excited to welcome Kate Wickersham into this next chapter and look forward to what’s ahead.

Join us as we honor Karen, welcome Kate, and celebrate together at the party on Friday, June 26 from 3 PM-5:30 PM at align.Space in West Chester.

Read more here: https://vista.today/2026/05/karen-simmons-chester-county-community-foundation/

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