Chadds Ford
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Brandywine Conservancy Unites Global Partners for $100 Million, 325-Acre Expansion
The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art has unveiled bold plans for a grand reimaging of the museum and surrounding land, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The years-long, $100 million expansion will see the addition of new art galleries, new classroom spaces, walking trails, and a nature preserve. The redesign will also connect…
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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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Massive N.C. Wyeth Painting Finds New Home with Grandson Jamie Wyeth
A massive N.C. Wyeth painting is staying in the family thanks to a recent display by Jamie Wyeth, reports Tim Furlong for NBC10 Philadelphia. Jamie Wyeth, son of Andrew Wyeth, recently acquired a sixty-foot wide and nineteen-foot tall mural by his grandfather, famed painter N.C. Wyeth. The mural now hangs at a newly-constructed barn at…
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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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Brandywine Museum of Art Exhibition Showcases Vibrant Colors of Poison Ivy, Leaves, and Specimens
At the Brandywine Museum of Art, This Earthen Door exhibition by Amanda Marchand and Leah Sobsey brings the vibrant colors of the Waterloo Mills Preserve to life, writes Julia Shipley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two artists first visited the preserve last summer and returned two more times to gather leaves and twigs from its…
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After Nearly Four Years, Hank’s Place Reopens in Chadds Ford
A Chadds Ford mainstay since 1950, Hank’s Place reopened its doors on July 15 after a nearly four-year hiatus following the unprecedented damage caused by Hurricane Ida in 2021, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. The restaurant was bustling over the weekend, with every seat full as servers poured coffee and delivered homemade…
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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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How New Ownership Has Transformed Chaddsford Winery
New ownership is in the process of transforming the Chaddsford Winery, writes Paul Vigna for Penn Live. In October 2024, the Chester County winery was purchased by the owners of White Horse Winery in Hammonton, NJ. Brock J. Vinton II and his father Brock have operated White Horse since 2016 and are currently managing the…
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Unexpected Federal Grant Aids Chadds Ford Joseph Davis House Preservation
Amidst a freezing of federal funds, one grant from the National Park Service came through for the Joseph Davis House, a historic property in Chadds Ford where artist N.C. Wyeth once lived and worked. On Tuesday, the National Park Service announced a $1.8 million grant for the 16-acre site where part of the 1777 Battle…
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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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In Addition to Painting His Portrait, Chadds Ford’s Andrew Wyeth Gifted a Watercolor to President Eisenhower
During his visit to Gettysburg to paint the portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower, renowned Chadds Ford artist Andrew Wyeth also created a watercolor-on-paper landscape that he gifted to the president, writes Michael Birkner for the Philadelphia Heritage. The painting depicts an old sycamore at the Eisenhower farm, with the president’s house seen in the background.…
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Chaddsford Winery Finds ‘Right Fit’ in New Owners
Earlier this month, Chaddsford Winery, which put Pennsylvania wines on the regional and national map, has found new owners after 42 years in the Petrillo family, writes Paul Vigna for the Penn Live Patriot-News. Delaware real estate developer Brock Vinton and his son, Brock J. Vinton II, who have operated White Horse Winery in Hammonton,…
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Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern to Open New Eatery in Delaware
Restaurateurs Philip and Kate Ferro, the owners of Chadds Ford Tavern, are busy working on a new eatery they plan to open in a 210-year-old inn in Middletown, Delaware, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Augustine Tavern is expected to open its doors in mid-October. It will be located in the building…
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Exhibition of Frank Stewart’s Photographs at Brandywine Museum of Art Centers Jazz Music, Black Life in America
An exhibition of Frank Stewart’s photographs at the Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford centers on jazz music and Black life in America, writes Randall Chase for ABC News. Frank Stewart’s Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey, 1960s to the Present is a career retrospective of Stewart’s decades of documenting Black life in America and…
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Chadds Ford’s OsoSweet Bakery Cafe Wins ‘Business of the Year’
OsoSweet Bakery Cafe in Chadds Ford has been recognized with the 2024 Business of the Year award, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. The Chadds Ford Township Residents Association honored owner Tess Wofford with the award due to her efforts to boost the community both spiritually and economically. Wanting to create a welcoming environment for…
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A Wine-Making Hobby Led to Penn Woods Winery in Chadds Ford
Penns Woods Winery founder Gino Razzi discovered he had a knack for winemaking and talked his daughter, Carley, into turning his hobby into a proper business, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Now 15 years later, Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford is busy and successful, benefitting from Razzi’s winemaking roots, Carley’s business savvy, and…
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The Definitive Guide to Visiting the Brandywine Museum of Art in 2024
The Brandywine Museum of Art is a cultural gem nestled in the lush countryside of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s picturesque Brandywine Valley. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or simply looking for a serene escape, this museum offers something for everyone. Discover the rich legacy of the Wyeth family in the renowned Wyeth Family Galleries,…
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Brandywine Museum of Art’s New Jamie Wyeth Exhibition Offers Look Into Artist’s World of Horror and Beauty
The new Jamie Wyeth exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art provides viewers with a chance to peer into the Chadds Ford artist’s world of horror and beauty, writes Julia Shipley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled is inspired by the eeriness the museum’s head curator Amanda Burdan finds in the themes of Wyeth’s…
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