Welcome To Our Neighborhood


Philadelphia is just minutes away from our cozy Chester County communities. The nation's first capital has grown in the past few decades. The city has successfully blended it's historic past with a great mix of modern times.

 

Philadelphia is a city of "firsts" including the first American hospital, medical college, women's medical college, bank, paper mill, steamboat, zoo, sugar refinery, daily newspaper, US mint and public school for black children (1750).

 

You can visit the sites of Philadelphia easily from our area. History, culture, entertainment and sports abound. For example, within 10 blocks between the Delaware River and 9th Street, lies a history-rich part of Philadelphia. Here you can see Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell Pavilion and many other historical sites in and around Independence National History Park. There are more than 25 colleges, universities and professional schools in Philadelphia as well.

 

Founded in 1642, Chester is the oldest city in Pennsylvania. For the first two hundred years Chester became a prosperous manufacturing community. Industries included, metal manufacturing, machinery, locomotive and ship building, textiles and oil refineries. These industries fueled growth in both population and employment.

 

Eastern Chester County has experienced a revitalization of its many small towns. The Borough of Malvern dates back to the Victorian era with its Victorian street lamps, brick pavements, and Victorian facades in the business district. You can enjoy a leisurely walk through town and browse in the antique and gift shops, the flower shops, the coffee shops and restaurants. Many of these shops are locally owned, and the shopkeepers delight in remembering your name. It is a family-oriented town filled with tradition and celebrations. Come join us for the annual Memorial Day Parade, our Fourth of July celebration, our annual Fire Company Fair or perhaps our Victorian Christmas celebration.

Four Seasons One can enjoy the splendor of the four seasons in Chester County.   Mother nature comes alive in the spring. Our temperatures are generally in the 40 degree to 50 degree range with average rainfall. The flowers and trees are in bloom, and one can enjoy Spring's beauty by taking a tour of Longwood Gardens in southern Chester County.   Winters are generally in the 20 degree to 40 degree range, and our major snowfalls usually occur in January or February. We are within a short driving distance to several ski slopes in southern Chester County and within a two-hour drive to numerous ski slopes at the Pocono Mountains.   Summers in Chester County can be hot and humid. Temperatures vary from the low 80 degrees to the high 90 degrees with average rainfall. You can always cool off by visiting our many beautiful beaches in neighboring New Jersey or by visiting our many lakes and parks scattered throughout Chester County.   Fall in Chester County is like a picture postcard. The foliage is spectacular. Our temperatures have been mild and in the 50 degree range to even a high of 60 or 70 degree range.   You can check out our weather by visiting the following web sites: Weather.com AccuWeather.com Wunderground.com NOAA National Weather Service CNN.com/WEATHER Yahoo!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pennsylvania Department of Education

333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126
717-783-6788

 

CHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS & WEBSITES

 

Coatesville Area School District
Downingtown Area School District
Great Valley School District
Kennett Consolidated School District
Octorara Area School District
Owen J. Roberts School District
Oxford Area School District
Phoenixville Area School District
Tredyffrin/Easttown School District
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
West Chester Area School District

 

 

Having Fun In Chester County


Chester County, where art, history and culture flourish, offers a variety of activities for the entire family no matter what time of year.

The County with its rolling hills and open spaces is noted for its numerous horse farms and is home to the world-famous Devon Horse Show and Country Fair held in May and the Radnor Hunt Races held in October.

Chester County features many beautiful parks with the most notable being historic Valley Forge National Park, where George Washington slept. Local residents take advantage of the many hiking trails, the open areas to fly kites, and the numerous hills to go sledding in winter.

You can take a leisurely drive through Chester County's countryside and view the many covered bridges, some of which date back to the 1800s. There are approximately 15 bridges still standing, and the most photographed bridge is the Knox-Valley Forge Dam Bridge located in Valley Forge National Park.

Hot air ballooning is becoming a favorite past time in Chester County. The many colorful balloons are visible as you drive along the Chester County countryside.

The County is also home to the People's Light & Theatre Company in Malvern, the Brandywine Ballet Company, the West Chester Ballet Company, and the Main Line Symphony Orchestra.

If you like to shop, then come take a tour of the QVC Studio in West Chester or visit The King of Prussia Mall, the largest mall on the east coast, where you will find eight department stores, 365 specialty shops, and over 40 restaurants and eateries.

Come visit the American Helicopter Museum in West Chester and see the only V-22 Osprey open to public display in the world.

In Chester County you can experience the birthplace of the Revolutionary War hero General Anthony Wayne in Paoli. You can enjoy fine dining in many of the historical inns such as the Dilworthtown Inn in West Chester or the General Warren Inn in Malvern. You can spend a relaxing night at The Great Valley House of Valley Forge Bed and Breakfast, a 300 year old stone farmhouse, only a five minute drive from Valley Forge National Park.

Chester County is also within a short driving distance to Philadelphia, home to our professional sports teams: the Eagles, the Flyers, the Phillies, and the 76ers.

Philadelphia is also home to numerous historical landmarks such as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the William Penn statue atop City Hall, and the famous Art Museum, where the movie Rocky was filmed.

These are only some of the numerous things to do in Chester County. To find out more about things to do in Chester County or its surrounding areas, please visit the following web sites:

• Pennsylvania Visitor's Network
• Chester County
• Philly.com