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The Venue at Chester County History Center is an exceptional and unique historic wedding venue located in the heart of downtown West Chester, PA. Convenient to Hotel Warner, boutique shops, galleries and restaurants and minutes away from major Brandywine Valley attractions, our venue is the perfect spot to make history together! This beautiful historic building, offering many photo opportunities, was built for the YMCA in 1908, then purchased and renovated by CCHC in 1993. Your guests will also have access to the award winning museum's many galleries in Horticultural Hall, designed by Thomas Ustick Walter and built in 1849. This building has the distinction of housing the first Pennsylvania women's rights convention in 1852 among other influential historic events and performances by well-known 19th century entertainers.

Facilities and Capacity

The Auditorium consists of 2,600 square feet of versatile event space which will accommodate an intimate sit-down dinner for 150 guests to a cocktail reception for up to 300 guests. The outdoor terrace is an exceptional location for cocktails with beautiful glass doors opening into the atrium space. The wedding suite includes two separate rooms for use by the wedding party for gathering and wedding preparation.

Services Offered

We offer multiple wedding package options including micro-wedding all-inclusive packages customized to our clients unique style. Also, our venue can accommodate both your wedding ceremony and reception. Our standard packages include:

Wedding Suite

Day of Coordination

Choice of caterer from preferred catering list to meet our clients budget and tastes

Tables and chairs

Dance Floor

Tent for the Terrace

Building is fully handicap accessible

Chester County History Center is a non-profit organization.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,400

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,200

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$600

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$400

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What months are included in your peak season?

February
March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
July
August

Reviews of Chester County History Center

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CCHC (Chester County Historical Society) is a unique and affordable wedding venue in West Chester. The venue provides a beautiful space for receptions, with the option for cocktails on the terrace and access to museum collections. The staff, especially Cyndi Meadows, is praised for their helpfulness and responsiveness, making the planning process smooth. The venue costs are reasonable compared to other local venues, and partnering with their preferred caterer, Limoncello, ensures delicious food and excellent service. Overall, customers highly recommend CCHC for a unique and convenient wedding reception.

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CCHC (Chester County Historical Society) is a unique and affordable wedding venue in West Chester. The venue provides a beautiful space for receptions, with the option for cocktails on the terrace and access to museum collections. The staff, especially Cyndi Meadows, is praised for their helpfulness and responsiveness, making the planning process smooth. The venue costs are reasonable compared to other local venues, and partnering with their preferred caterer, Limoncello, ensures delicious food and excellent service. Overall, customers highly recommend CCHC for a unique and convenient wedding reception.

Sarah
Sarah Sent on 07/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Memories made!

My husband and I were so pleased with our reception at CCHC. Working with Cyndi Meadows, we were able to put on a fun, personalized reception for which we received rave reviews from family and friends. Cyndi answered our many questions and was responsive to our needs. Our guests loved the venue, with cocktails outside on the terrace along with the option to browse the museum collections. The auditorium space accommodated about 100 guests for a buffet dinner and dancing very well. With our DJ's lights, floral arrangements, and some additional decor, we turned the basic, blank slate of the auditorium into a vibrant, colorful space. Proximity to the Chestnut Street parking garage and the Hotel Warner are huge bonuses for this a unique venue in the borough of West Chester. The venue costs are very reasonable when looking at other local venues, plus you provide your own alcohol here which provides further savings. We happily partnered with one of their preferred caterers, Limoncello, who provided abundant, delicious food and excellent service. If you want a unique, convenient, and affordable venue for your wedding reception, do not hesitate to check out CCHC!!
Susan
Susan Sent on 03/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional venue right in the Borough

We LOVED our reception at Chester County Historical Society. Our guests enjoyed cocktails while perusing a few exhibits, and our young guests loved going out afterwards to party in town! Cyndi was very helpful and everything worked out perfectly. We want to do it again!
MrsMcK
Amy Sent on 09/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We LOVED having our ceremony and reception at the CCHS!! Cyndi was our coordinator, and she was so helpful with any questions we had. The venue is pretty and unique, and right in town- perfect for pictures. And the Hotel Warner is right across the street, so it's nice and convenient. We used the patio out front for cocktail hour, and it was beautiful. It's a pretty blank space so it works with any color scheme or theme you'd like to use, and a nice stage that you can use for your wedding band/DJ. I highly recommend the CCHS! I am so happy we had our wedding there.
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