Chadds Ford
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Another Chester County Town Considers Becoming Designated ‘Bird Town’
Chester County is for the birds, well, bird towns. Under the program Bird Town Pennsylvania, there are a few designated areas such as Malvern and Charlestown Township. Chadds Ford might be on the next flight, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. The program partners with municipalities and organizations to work on bird conservation, creating…
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Sheetz Scoping Out Wawa’s Home Turf with a Chadds Ford Store Proposal
Sheetz is thinking of opening a 24/7 convenience store with gas pumps in the Painters Crossing Shopping Center at 1201 Wilmington Pike, Chadds Ford, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. That’s a mere 17-minute drive, or 8.9 miles, from Wawa’s headquarters at 260 W. Baltimore Pike in Chester Heights. There is some confusion over…
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Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford Hosts First Solo Museum Exhibition by Baltimore Artist
Jerrell Gibbs, who once dreamed of playing in the NFL, shifted to art and has seen a swift ascent in his career, culminating in his first solo museum exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, writes Chadd Scott for Forbes. A photograph of his wife and daughter inspired the direction of his career. “I looked at it and I…
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The Trains Are Back for Brandywine Museum’s Holiday Season
A holiday tradition returns again this year to the Brandywine Museum of Art with its model train display, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. The holiday-themed model railroad has been entertaining museum crowds for decades. “It’s such a special feeling to be able to pass on that joy of seeing children’s eyes light up at the…
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A Chadds Ford Visit Immerses You in History, Nature, and Art
Nature and history meet in Chadds Ford, writes Arpita Adhya for Islands. This Brandywine Valley suburb‘s history dates back to the Revolutionary War. The township was the site of the 1777 Battle of Brandywine. It became an industrial center in the 1800s with mills producing gunpowder and paper. Scenic railroads cropped up to transport goods…
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Brandywine Conservancy Study Offers Flood Mitigation Recommendations
The Brandywine Conservancy in Chadds Ford has released a flood study outlining mitigation strategies that have been designed to lessen the impact of future natural disasters, such as Hurricane Ida, which caused widespread damage in the region, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. “Anywhere there is water, there is the potential for flooding,”…
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Adaptive Reuse Gives Older Chadds Ford Buildings New Life
Older structures that may be neglected are getting a second life through something called adaptive reuse, writes Roger Morris for The Hunt. That process is utilized by some architects and builders in the Brandywine Valley. The region has more older buildings so adaptive reuse is an approach more often seen here. “Some people think no…
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Here Are 5 Recommended Top Restaurants in Chadds Ford
Chadds Ford is known best for its history, scenery, and art, but there’s also plenty of vibrant and sophisticated restaurants to visit, writes Allie Forge for PhillyBite Magazine. Brandywine Prime is a modern American steakhouse that offers upscale and elegant dining, set in a restored 1703 stone building. The menu often features organic ingredients sourced…
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SIW Vegetables Closes Up Shop in Chadds Ford After 40 Years
A Chadds Ford farmstand that over time provided more than 50 different vegetables, fruits, and flowers grown on the 60-acre Hill Girt Farm is closing up shop, and its owner is retiring, writes Jim Graham for The Hunt. H.G. Haskell III, known as “H,” opened SIW Vegetables 40 years ago along the Brandywine Creek. “It’s…
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Lines Stretched Outside as Customers Welcomed Back Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford
Hank’s Place was back in business July 15 at Route 1 and Creek Road in Chadds Ford, and this past weekend, customers lined up for a visit, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local, as printed in the Daily Times. Every seat was filled, and a line stretched outside along its new three-story ramp. Flowers…
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An N.C. Wyeth Painting Used in 1929 Good Housekeeping Story Auctioned to Help Chadds Ford Church
An N.C. Wyeth painting used as an illustration for a 1929 Good Housekeeping story was auctioned June 8. Funds raised from the sale will help renovate the Chadds Ford church where it hung, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The winning bid has not yet been announced, but it was estimated the painting…
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Couple Behind Chadds Ford Tavern Plans to Launch Franchising for National Expansion
Five Star Restaurant Group, the hospitality company owned by Philip and Kate Ferro, plans to franchise its tavern concept as the couple sets their sights on national expansion, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Ferros have signed a deal with Franchise Creator, a Miami-based consulting company, to help them franchise the concept…
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Collection of Wyeth Paintings, Once Owned by L.L. Bean’s Granddaughter, Hits Auction Block
A collection of Wyeth paintings from the Chadds Ford family, which were owned by L.L. Bean’s granddaughter, Linda L. Bean, is up for auction, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 1992, Bean found a book of N.C. Wyeth’s letters at an antiques show. She was so impressed that she started collecting works from…
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Chaddsford Winery Sold to Family with Commitment to Continue Its Legacy
After a highly strategic and thoughtful process, Chaddsford Winery has been sold to the Vinton family, owners of the New Jersey-based White Horse Winery. The Vinton family is the perfect fit with their deep ties to the Brandywine community and a commitment to elevating Mid-Atlantic wines. As such, Chaddsford’s four decades-long legacy will continue while benefiting from…
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Phillies 3 Millionth Fan at Citizens Park Was a Family From Chadds Ford
For the second season in a row, the Philadelphia Phillies’ have had more than 3 million fans show up at Citizens Bank Park. This year’s 3 millionth fan was a family—the Spitkos from Chadds Ford, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. The family was greeted by a flock of balloons and confetti when they walked…
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Hank’s Place Set to Reopen in Chadds Ford This Fall After Being Forced to Close and Relocate
Popular local eatery Hank’s Place is set to reopen in Chadds Ford this fall after it was forced to relocate to Kennett Square due to damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida in 2021, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The eatery’s original location stood for over seven decades before its dining room,…
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Brandywine Museum of Art to Display Local Artist Peter Paone Exhibit
Chadds Ford’s Brandywine Museum of Art is presenting In Shadows’ Embrace: Prints by Peter Paone, writes staff for Chester County Press. The presentation will display more than 20 prints by this local artist and teacher. The show is on view now until Oct. 13. While Paone is known largely for his painting, he also had…
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Former N.C. Wyeth Property in Chadds Ford Set to Become a Public Preserve in 2025
The former Chadds Ford home of N.C. Wyeth is about to be preserved, writes staff for Chadds Ford Live. Wyeth worked on the Treasure Island illustration on the property, which is known as the Joseph Davis Tract. The Davis Tract House was originally built in 1725. N.C. Wyeth and his family lived in the home…
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