The Springhaven Country Club from about 1910, shortly after it was built.
PROVIDENCE SHOWS THANKS FOR SAFE OCEAN VOYAGE
Upper
and Nether Providence and Concord Townships were given their names to reflect
the feelings of the early settlers, it is believed.
The
name Providence was bestowed on the central county townships by early
settlers. It is presumed that it was a
manifestation of their thanks for their safe journey across the ocean and their
deliverance from persecution.
This
theory is believable if one recalls the many references to “providence” in many
of the statements made by early settlers.
William Penn said on this arrival, “Providence has brought us here
safe.”
Records
show that the name Providence was used for this territory as early as 1683 when
a court record read, “The inhabitants of Providence make application fort a
highway to the town of Chester.” It is
believed to have been organized as a township in 1864. Thomas Nossiter was appointed constable.
The
division of Providence into Upper and Nether is believed to have been effected
about 1722. Up until that time both
townships were assessed as one municipality.
At this time only 40 persons were listed as taxable in both townships.
The
name Concord is believed to have been bestowed out of gratitude for the
friendliness of early settlers of this township. Dr. George Smith writes, “The name probable
had its origin in the harmonious feelings of some of the first settlers.” Concordville takes its name from the
township.
Concord
Township was said to have been laid out in rectangular form. However, the southwest border was extended
breaking up the straight-lined boundary line.
Next to Radnor Township it still has one of the county’s most regular
boundaries.
One
example of the harmonious feelings that prompted the name is cited by Dr.
Smith. Land for a Friends meeting house
and graveyard at Concord was conveyed, or rather leased, to trustees by John
Mendenhall in 1697. Rent was established
as “one pepper corn yearly forever.”
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Happy Preservation Month! Check out all these events happening this month Read the announcements below for important information |
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Please check the websites for updated information before attending and be safe! *
Indicates a free event. Some events require pre-registration and close
when full. The list includes events in the surrounding areas as well. If
you have an event you would like on this list on future
e-newsletters, please submit by the end of the month to
dchpn_planning@yahoo.com. Historic Timeline May 21, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM May 22, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Colonial PA Plantation, 3900 N Sandy Flash Dr, Newtown Square, PA 19073
See
reenactors and demonstrations from different time periods throughout
history showcase the evolution of domestic, military, agricultural, and
trade-based technologies and skills. Adults $12, Children $8.
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Market of the Macabre May 21, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Peruse
a curated collection of unusual antiques, assorted oddities, vintage
items, artwork, and handmade wares at this outdoor market of the
macabre. Victorian, steampunk, and/or gothic attire is encouraged. Mini
tours, live music, food available. $5
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Southwark Rediscovered: A Walking Tour of Historic Queen Village May 22, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Gloria Dei (Old Swede's) Church, 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Participants
will explore one of Phila.’s oldest districts on a 0.7-mile route from
the Old Swedes’ churchyard to Headhouse Square. We will get a view of
the area as it developed over a period of some 375 years from a
settlement in the forest to a colonial town to the modern city. $15
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*Stream Life and Daily Life: How Our Land Use Impacts the Health of Local Streams- Newlin Series May 22, 3:00 PM
Zoom- registration required
Join
Lauren McGrath from Willistown Conservation Trust to learn more about
the health and function of local waterways and the ways that changing
land use can impact the overall function of streams. Discover the ways
the rich history of Chester and Ridley Creeks have shaped the landscape
and biology
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*Ordinary Poisons: Virtual Lecture with Jennifer Green May 24, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Zoom- registration required
They
say that what you don't know can't hurt you...but this lecture proves
otherwise. From arsenic wallpaper to radium water, explore the different
historical ways that everyday objects could kill. This lecture is
presented by local author and historian Jennifer L. Green from Chesco
History Center.
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LaFarge, Furness, and Art Glass at First Unitarian- PAGP Special Tour May 25, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Study
and explore renowned stain glass artist John LaFarge's 'Isaiah', Frank
Furness' designed Sanctuary of First Unitarian Church, and learn about
other glass artists whose work is found at the church and the
conservation of the window. $20/25
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*Mold: Detection, Response, and Recovery May 27, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Chester County History Center, 225 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380
Mold
can stain artifacts and weaken paper, books, textiles, and
proteinaceous materials such as leather. This half-day workshop will
discuss how to identify mold, the environmental factors that allow mold
to grow and thrive, and how to prevent an outbreak. Register by May 20.
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