Kennett Heritage Center

A Pilgrimage to Freedom: Tracing the Steps of Harriet Tubman from Maryland to Canada. At Kennett Friends meetingWalking Artist, Ken Johnston, will share stories of the places he passed through and the inspiring people he met on his journey tracing Harriet Tubman's journey to freedom. The second in Kennett Heritage Center's Speaking of History series, sponsored by Hadley Fund of the Chester County Community Foundation.

Follow Ken along the streets and trails to learn the history of slavery in Pennsylvania and Kennett Square's first free Black community.Walking Artist, Ken Johnston, has traced Harriet Tubman's steps from Maryland to Canada. He recently embarked on a research journey of the history of slavery and freedom in southeastern Pennsylvania and the settlement of free Blacks in Kennett Square. Caution: hilly terrain.

Town Tours & Village Walks is a series of FREE strolls to learn about the agricultural heritage of Chester County, past & present!July 13 5:30 to 8 pm. — Kennett Square's Agricultural Past: It's Not All About Mushrooms! Guides will lead visitors through the borough to learn about Kennett's long and evolved agricultural history. Beginning on its main commercial street, the sites of three historic buildings will be presented. Then the tour will meander through the residential district where our agricultural leaders lived or worked. Guides will point out two buildings that contributed to increased opportunities for expanding markets and

June 22nd the Kennett Heritage Center will present a 3-part historical program as part of Kennett Square’s month-long Juneteenth Celebration

Learn about the impact that 15,000 soldiers had on Kennett citizens on September 10,1777.Featured Speaker: Cliff Parker, Director, Chester County ArchivesIn September 1777, British and American soldiers marched across Chester County’s landscape, causing considerable damage to those in their path. On September 10, 15,000 British Crown Force soldiers and camp followers descended on Kennett Township and the tiny settlement of Kennett Village. Mr. Parker will share his research and stories of the “ordinary people” and how this event altered the course of many lives. Facilitated by author and journalist Mark Bowden

Hamorton Village - Skirmishes, Abolition, and Longwood GardensSpeaker: Tina Bennett, Kennett Township Historical CommissionerLocated at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 52 Hamorton Village is one of the first employee housing developments in the nation. Beyond its current “drive-by” status lies a rich history, including a major skirmish of the Battle of Brandywine, a “Free Produce Store”, the residence of a distinguished doctor and conductor on the Underground Railroad, and a school open to students regardless of color. Explore this National Register village and the depth of the story contained behind its walls.Seating is limited so be sure to

Speaker: Clarke Green, local author and visual artistClarke Green will take you on an armchair tour through the rich, surprising history of the park’s woods, waterways, and meadows. The land now managed by the Kennett Area Park Authority has been the site of events in both the War of the Revolution and the War of 1812, the Industrial Revolution, and home to some remarkable people.This free series of talks focused on local history is presented by the Kennett Heritage Center and Kennett Township Historical Commission, made possible by a grant from Hadley.SEATING IS LIMITED- If you reserve a seat but

Author and journalist Mark Bowden will explore with local author Bruce Mowday the inspiration behind his long list of books on local historyWhat do Andrew Wyeth, a murderous family, the Brandywine River, General Lafayette, and the recent international fascination with escaped criminal Danilo Cavalcante all have in common? They have been topics of Bruce’s writing, interest, and portrayal of Chester County’s history.Saturday, December 6, 2025 at KENNETT FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE