Podcast published: October 3, 2025
History lives all around us in Chester County – in our buildings, our landscapes, and our communities. In this episode, we sit down with Conor Hepp, President of the Chester County History Center, to explore how one of our region’s oldest cultural institutions continues to preserve and share the stories that shape us. Conor walks us through the Center’s extensive collection, the creative ways the organization adapted during the pandemic, and how new technologies and community programs are helping expand its reach to audiences near and far. We also hear how the Center is honoring local legacies through exhibits, walking tours, and partnerships, and why history – even when difficult – must be told truthfully.
Links
Chester County History Center
- Website: mycchc.org
- Facebook: facebook.com/ChesterCountyHistory
- Instagram: instagram.com/ChesterCountyHistory
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/chestercountyhistorycenter
- Conor Hepp on LinkedIn
Additional Local Organizations
- The Colonial Theatre
- Chester County Art Association
- Historic Yellow Springs
- North Star of Chester County
- Home of the Sparrow
- Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County
- Coatesville NAACP
Punk/Rock Bands
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Transcript
The full transcript will be posted as soon it is available.
