The Chester County Day committee of The Women's Auxiliary to The Chester County Hospital is pleased to announce that the 68th Annual Chester County Day tour is set for Saturday, October 4, 2008 from 10 am to 5 pm and will feature the Southwest quadrant of the County.
The event, which has raised more than $3.5 million for The Chester County Hospital, is always held on the first Saturday in October and attracts participants from all over the United States and Canada to visit approximately 25 homes and many historic landmarks on the tour each year.
Those interested in a preview of the homes and landmarks that are on the "Day" can attend one of the many preview presentations given by a member of the Chester County Day committee. These programs help participants pinpoint the particular homes and attractions they prefer to visit during the Day. Public presentations will be held at the following times and locations:
Tuesday, September 16 @ 7:00 pm
Paoli Public Library
(seating limited to 25)
18 Darby Road
Paoli, PA Tuesday, September 16 @ 7:00 PM *
The Chester County Hospital
Rhoads Building - Classroom 106
701 E. Marshall Street
West Chester, PA Wednesday, September 17 @ 6:00 PM
The Henrietta Hankin Library
Community Room
215 Windgate Drive
Chester Springs, PA Tuesday, September 23 @ 7:00 PM *
The Chester County Hospital
Rhoads Building - Classroom 106
701 E. Marshall Street
West Chester, PA Tuesday, September 16 @ 7:00 pm
Bayard Taylor Library
216 East State Street
Kennett Square, PA Thursday, September 25 @ 7:00 PM
East Goshen Township Building, 2nd Floor
1580 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA | Monday, September 29 @ 7:00 PM
West Chester Public Library
@ West Chester Borough Hall
401 E. Gay Street
West Chester, PA Tuesday, September 30 @ 7:00 PM *
The Chester County Hospital
Rhoads Building - Auditorium
701 E. Marshall Street
West Chester, PA Wednesday, October 1 @ 7:00 PM
Easttown Library & Information Center
720 First Avenue
Berwyn, PA Friday, October 3
@ 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 & 8:00 pm
Longwood Gardens
Visitors Center Auditorium
Route 1
Kennett Square, PA Friday, October 3 @ 6:30 pm & 7:45 pm **
The Chester County Historical Society Auditorium
225 North High Street
West Chester, PA |
* Please note that Rhoads Building lectures are on Tuesdays this year
** Please note the change of venue from the Courthouse to the Historical Society
Tickets will be available for purchase at each presentation.
Chester County Day tickets purchased in advance are $35. For those interested in tour tickets with a bus escort, tickets are $55. Tickets are non-refundable and are available for purchase by mail, online, or at The Chester County Hospital, The Chester County Historical Society or any one of our eleven satellite locations starting September 2nd.
To mail order tickets write to:
Chester County Day
Attn: Ticket Reservations
Box 1
West Chester, PA 19381
To order tickets online visit Active.com.
Please note there is an additional charge when ordering tickets online. Check the site for fee information.
Ticket reservations will be filled in the order received and will be mailed starting September 2nd.
Tickets are limited. If available, remaining tickets will be sold for $40 each on the "Day" at the Information Center located in the North Hills Medical Building, 795 East Marshall Street, Suite 103, West Chester. The tour is open to anyone over age 12. The Women's Auxiliary to The Chester County Hospital organizes Chester County Day. All proceeds will benefit the Hospital.
For more information please call 610-431-5301.
Last Updated: 8/7/2008
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