Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)
Chadds Ford Historical Society earns DAR award
WEST CHESTER » The Chester County DAR chapter recently presented the Excellence in Historic Preservation Certificate and Medal to the Chadds Ford Historical Society. Ken Lawson, VP of the Board of Directors, was in attendance to receive the certificate and medal. This National DAR award honors individuals and groups that have saved and/ or preserved their local history, including restoration of buildings, collections, significant objects, monuments, cemeteries and other important artifacts.
In the early 1700s, John Chads ran a ferry service across the Brandywine. The area became known as Chads’ ford. On Sept. 11, 1777, the largest land battle of the American Revolution was fought here. When the dilapidated Chads home and springhouse came
up for sale in 1968, concerned residents formed the Chadds Ford Historical Society, raised money and purchased the property. The next year, they bought the abandoned Barns-Brinton House. Working together with John Milner Architects, these structures were restored to their original 18th Century architecture. Fifty years later, the society continues to maintain these historic buildings along with providing educational opportunities for the community through exhibits, lectures, school programs and events. Visit their website at www.chaddsfordhistory.org to learn more.
The National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, nonpolitical service organization that honors both men and women whose sacrifices made our country free.
Members are direct descendants of a Patriot who furthered the cause for American independence. They may have fought, swore an oath to the new nation or provided supplies/financial support. The organization promotes patriotism, education and historic preservation within our communities.