Chester County History Center
225 North High Street, West Chester, PA
300 Capacity
$2,600 to $4,200 / Wedding
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.
Facilities and Capacity
The Banquet Hall consists of 2,600 square feet of versatile event space which will accommodate an intimate sit-down dinner for 80 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.
There is a conference room available for meetings of 12 or less and two classrooms available for up to 30.
Event Pricing
Half Day Rental starting at $175
10 - 300 people
$175 - $575
per event
Full Day Rental starting at $250
10 - 300 people
$250 - $950
per event
Evening/Weekend Rental starting at $350
10 - 300 people
$350 - $1,100
per event
Standard Wedding Reception Package starting at $2600
150 people max
$2,600 per event
Premier Wedding Reception Package starting at $4200
150 people max
$4,200 per event
Event Spaces
General Event Space
Recommendations
Great Place to have an event!
— An Eventective User
I had my husband's 75th birthday party at the CCHC. It was the perfect venue for him, as he belongs to the museum and is a history buff. Guests really enjoyed the walk through the museum. Staff were very welcoming and accommodating. We worked with Cyndi, who was wonderful to work with and had some great suggestions. A great time was had by all!
A wonderful venue for my book event
— An Eventective User
from Charlotte, North Carolina
The Historical Society was the perfect venue for my book signing event. Good seating, good lighting, easy access, good parking across the street and the ambiance was perfect. The coordinator, Lauren Hoyer, did a wonderful job with the details and was very easy to work with. Thanks CCHS.
Additional Info
Venue Types
Amenities
- ADA/ACA Accessible
- Outdoor Function Area
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 300
- Number of Event/Function Spaces: 4
- Special Features: 21' Large Format Screen recessed screen with ceiling mounted projector, Wireless Internet Access, Elevated Stage, Electronic Podium, Electronically Retractable Shades on All Windows, Microphones, Catering Prep Area
- Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 2,600