The Chadds Ford Historical Society Presents the 30th Annual

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The Chadds Ford Historical Society
Presents the 30th Annual
Saturday, December 5, 2015
1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Featuring Historic Houses
In Chadds Ford & Pennsbury Townships
Presented by
Acme Markets
Chadds Ford Historical Society 2015 Candlelight Christmas Tour
The Phyllis Recca Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3)
organization committed to supporting causes related to the
health, personal growth and well-being of children.
A major focus of the Foundation is helping families with
children suffering life-threatening medical conditions by paying
their hospital bills. The Foundation also supports other
activities for children, including educational,
civic and social programs.
We wish everyone a
joyful Christmas
and a happy New Year!
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Our 30th Annual Candlelight Christmas Tour ushers in the holiday season and celebrates the history and scenic beauty of
Chadds Ford. This year’s tour will offer some of the most distinctive and historic sites in Chadds Ford and Pennsbury Townships.
Tour sites #1, 2 & 3 may be visited in any order and offer self parking.
The other sites are accessible by shuttle bus service only. Addresses to
the parking lots and shuttle bus instructions are included in this program.
As in past years, this year’s tour would not be possible if it were not
for the homeowners who have generously opened their beautifully decorated homes for guests to enjoy. The amount of work to prepare a home or historic site to open for a Christmas tour is daunting. The Chadds Ford Historical Society genuinely appreciates the
owners for the work and dedication it took to have their homes open
for the day. Thank you! Also, thanks to the many volunteers who donated their time acting as docents and parking assistants on this tour.
The CFHS also appreciates each of it’s sponsors. The support these organizations give helps offset some of the expenses of the tour. Please
help us thank our sponsors by patronizing their businesses and note
that several offer special extended hours for the weekend of the tour!
The Chadds Ford Historical Society is a private nonprofit corporation.
It owns, operates, and maintains three 18th century restorations: The
John Chads House, The John Chads Springhouse, and the Barns-Brinton House as well, as the Barn Visitors’ Center, constructed in 1991.
Proceeds from this event help support the Society’s educational programs for school children and the community at large and it’s ongoing research projects on the history of the Chadds Ford area. Be sure
to regularly check the CFHS website www.chaddsfordhistory.org
Tour Guidelines:
• Please see the map in the center of the booklet. For the properties without onsite parking, shuttle bus parking is available
at the locations in bold below.
for sites with onsite
• Look for the candlestick icon
parking or the shuttle parking lots.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and warm clothing. No
heels, please. Be careful on stairways and brick walkways
• Bring a flashlight for walking at dusk
• No strollers or backpacks are permitted on the tour
• Please be respectful to the homeowners by making sure your
shoes are clean before entering the homes
• Please refrain from touching any objects in the homes
Smoking is not allowed
Please do not take indoor photography
Restrooms at the Barn Visitors’ Center (stop #1).
Parking for the tour and shuttle bus instructions:
• Parking for sites #1 & 2 is behind the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Barn Visitors’ Center
• Parking for site #3 is the parking lot behind the Brandywine
Prime Restaurant (1617 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford,
PA)
• Shuttle buses will run continuous loops for sites #4-10. Tour
participants may “hop on” and “hop off” along the shuttle
route
• Parking for the shuttle bus is at Chadds Ford West Business Center (601-610 Chadds Ford Dr, Chadds Ford, PA)
next to the Barns Brinton House and Chadds Ford Elementary School (3 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA)
• All shuttle buses will run from 1 to 6 pm. Please make sure
that you have left your last site and are on the bus by 6 pm
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1. CFHS Barn Visitors’ Center (Restrooms Available)
1736 Creek Rd.
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
The Barn Visitors’ Center is designed to look like an 18th century
Pennsylvania bank barn with two
additions. The building facade is of
local fieldstone to complement the historic John Chads House and
the Spring House. The structure is built on the footprint of William Hoffman’s Dairy Barn. The building was designed in 1991 by
John Milner Architects, a nationally renowned architectural firm.
Parking for The Barn Visitors’ Center is behind the building. The
building is open from 1 pm to 6 pm during the Candlelight Tour.
Stop in to purchase your tickets, get your map and start the tour!
2. John Chads House, Circa 1725
1711 Creek Rd.
This stone home built for John
Chads by John Wyeth Jr, was constructed around the year 1725.
The style and appointments of the
house as we know it today suggests moderate wealth. It’s simplicity reflects Chads’ Quaker heritage. In 1729, about 4 years
after the house was completed, Chads married Elizabeth Richardson, and the house of Brandywine bluestone became their
home. John died in 1760, leaving his widow the use of the house
and 40 acres. Although Elizabeth never had children, her nieces and nephews were attentive to her needs. The widow Chads
stood fast during the Battle of the Brandywine, “burying (sic)
Her Silver Spoons Daily in her Packet until the danger was over.”
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3. Christian C. Sanderson Museum
1755 Creek Rd.
This amazing museum houses
over 200 years of American history. The Sanderson Museum has
a rich collection of objects relating
to life in Chadds Ford, as well as,
an extensive collection of memorabilia representing the American
experience. Visitors to the museum will uncover artifacts from
the Revolutionary War, Civil War, both World Wars, and learn
about the Battle of the Brandywine along with local lore. Chris
Sanderson and the Wyeth family shared a love of the Chadds
Ford area. See original sketches from N.C.Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth, Jamie Wyeth, Peter Hurd and other Wyeth family members.
The Christian C. Sanderson Museum - A Man’s Life, A Nation’s History
An eclectic array of art, military memorabilia,
presidential artifacts,
local history and collectibles.
History like you’ve never seen it before!
Open March – November, Thursday – Sunday, 12pm to 4pm
1755 Creek Road, Chadds Ford, just north of Route 1
Volunteers Needed!
There are many benefits to being a Sanderson Museum volunteer,
including a museum gift shop discount, training in museum artifacts,
an annual trip to an area museum, and invitations to museum events.
Visit www.sandersonmuseum.org or call 610-388-6545
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4. Chadwyck Lane (Shuttle Access Only)
A private drive welcomes you to
this gracious Tudor that sits atop
5.57 acres with incredible views of
the rolling hills of historic Chadds
Ford. Meticulous details were carefully planned and executed combining old world charm with split
timbers and a beautiful flowing
floor plan including today’s amenities in this 9300+ square foot estate. The outside includes beautiful views and multiple stone patios.
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5. Mill Run Farm (Shuttle Access Only)
At the orner of Chandler and Pocopson Roads in historic Pennsbury Township lies an original
1850’s farm that is a historically
unique 21st century family estate.
The property includes a modernized stone farm house with a pasture view and a charming stone
spring house that provided water to the farm. Portions of an original barn foundation remain, along with a renovated poultry barn
that has a large workroom and is used for equipment storage. An
aquifer-fed pond has fish, croaking frogs and a beautiful island
for swans. The farmhouse features a modernized kitchen with
beamed cathedral ceilings, abundant sunlight, and a charming
Mud Room. A Great Room with a bar, bath and fireplace opens
to a deck overlooking a serene view of the pond and springhouse.
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**SAVE THE DATE**
BREAKFAST
AT HANK’S
PLACE
January 17th, 2016
A portion of sales
to benefit the
Chadds Ford
Historical Society
-Saturday, February 6th, 2016Spring Lecture Series
Kick-Off Spring by attending our
popular Lecture Series:
Feb. 23rd | Mar. 8th | Mar. 22nd
Check out our EVENTS page on
www.chaddsfordhistory.org for more details
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Candlelight Christmas Tour Map 2015
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November 27 – January 3
SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
HOLIDAY LIGHTS FAMILY WORKSHOP
Saturday, November 28, 10 to 11 a.m.
THE POLAR EXPRESS READ-ALOUD PAJAMA NIGHT
Thursday, December 3, 7 to 8 p.m.
ANNUAL CRITTER SALE
A treasured
family tradition
with model trains,
dolls and critter
ornaments.
Saturday, December 5 & Sunday, December 6,
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Wednesday, December 9, 6 to 8 p.m.
BREAKFAST WITH THE TRAINS
Saturday, December 12, 8:30 to 10 a.m.
NUTCRACKER “DANCE ME A STORY” FAMILY WORKSHOP
Saturday, December 12 & Sunday, December
13, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE DOLLS
Saturday, December 19, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tickets are available at brandywine.org/events
or by calling 610.388.8326.
Chadds Ford, PA
brandywine.org
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6. Barns-Brinton House (Shuttle Bus Parking Available)
630 Baltimore Pike
In the early 1700s, blacksmith
William Barns foresaw the need
for a tavern on “Ye Great Road
to Nottingham” which was then a
major highway between Philadelphia and Maryland. So in 1714, he built a spacious brick building that was to become a tavern. With a diamond-patterned gable
and Flemish bond brickwork accentuated with black headers, the
handsome building was aptly fitted for use as a tavern. There
was a private side for the Barns family and a barroom with sleeping quarters above for weary travellers. Further evidence of the
buildings use as a tavern exists in the cellar. Barns received his
first license for a tavern in 1722 and operated it for “yea accomodation for man and horse” until his death in 1731. The house
changed owners several times after Barns’ death. In 1753, the
house and farmland were purchased by James Brinton, grandson of William Brinton, one of the earliest settlers in the area.
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7. The Hope House, circa 1702 (Shuttle Access Only)
This lovely stone farmhouse was
built by John Hope and is one of
the earliest buildings in Pennsbury
Township. A harmonious blend
of old and new, the residence sits
on four sprawling acres. By 1714,
Quaker farmer John Hope had
amassed 700 acres on the Great
Nottingham Road. The main house, known as “The Daniel Pierce
House”, in addition to, the tenant house on the property and the
Pennsbury Inn were known as The John Hope Complex. The
main house was sold to Quaker Joshua Pierce in 1769. The tenant
house was sold to doctor and purveyor, Joseph Pierce in 1769.
8. The Fairville Inn, circa 1800s (Shuttle Access Only)
The Fairville Inn Bed and Breakfast, with its elegantly appointed
rooms and suites is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places, as part of the Fairville Historic
District in Pennsbury Township.
Although the historical records
are inconsistent, the Inn’s Main
House was most likely built between 1825 and 1837. The original summer kitchen with root cellar remains as well. The Inn has
been home to members of many of southern Chester County’s
early families, including Mendenhall, Pyle, Trimble, Sharpless,
and others. James Trimble was a relative of Daniel Defoe, author
of Robinson Crusoe. His wife was sister to Ellwood Mendenhall, a prominent figure in the town that bears the family name.
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C h a d d s Fo rd H i s t o r i c D i s t r i c t
208 years in
Delaware County...
Chris Sanderson Museum
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1 7 cont ribut ing buildings i n Ch a d d s Fo rd
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Cha ds Ford Inn (1 807-1 81 0 ), M e rch a nt M i l l
(1 864), a row of houses b u i l t b etwe e n 18 4 0
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Historic Places in 1 971
D e s t i n a t i o n D e l c o - Fr o m P h i l l y t o t h e B r a n d y w i n e
1501 North Providence Road
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9. The Cameron House, 1929 (Shuttle Access Only)
In 1929, Major K. K. V. Casey
bought 50 acres on the Kennett
Pike on which to build his home.
At that time, his friend H. F. DuPont was building his country
house at Winterthur using the nationally known architect, Albert
Ely Ives. Major Casey decided to
use the same architect. The main wing of the Tudor Revival house
is of stucco with leaded window surrounds and corners of limestone. Secondary portions are built in exposed timber and stucco
in Tudor style, or of red brick, all covered by terra cotta roofs.
Major Casey later sold his property to the Bond family who remained in it until the 1980s. The house then had several owners who sold off parts of the property leading to its deterioration.
When the Cameron family bought the
property in 1997 the 50 acres were now
4.7 and the house was in poor condition.
After many years of restoration done by
the Cameron family members, the
house has become a free venue for local non-profit organizations’ benefits which include the Kennett Symphony, the Bayard Taylor Library and
the Chadds Ford Historical Society.
10. Pennsbury Mill, 1919 (Shuttle Access Only)
This charming hydroelectric mill
was build in 1919 by the Danby’s to supply electricity to their
nearby house, now owned by the
Williams. According to the Danby’s, Thomas Edison, who was
a relative of Mrs. Danby, played
some part in the construction and design of the Mill. The original meters and controls remain intact inside a dining room cabinet of the adjacent Williams property. The mill was donated to
Pennsbury Township by the former owners and later restored.
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The Chadds Ford Historical Society Presents the 30th Annual

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