2026 Chester County Town Tours & Village Walks
The Schuylkill River Heritage Center is honored and delighted to participate in the 2026 Chester County Town Tours & Village Walks, with the theme of 13 Tours for 13 Colonies. This series of free summer events — part of this year’s America250 celebration — shares our rich culture and heritage at historic sites throughout the County! Events are made possible by grants from the Chester County Planning Commission and Chester County Community Foundation.
As part of the series, the Schuylkill River Heritage Center presents:
Daniel A. Graham
on the topic of
Pennsylvania Ironmasters & The Revolution
Thursday, May 7, 5:30-7 PM
at the Foundry, 2 Main Street, Phoenixville
Attendance is free to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
In 1776, Chester County’s villages, farms, mills, and iron furnaces were the historic bedrock of our cultural and economic centers today.
Dan Graham explores the critical role of southeastern Pennsylvania iron furnaces in supplying George Washington’s troops with ammunition, cannons, and guns. He’ll focus on key manufacturers and people who played an invaluable role in our successful American Revolution!
Dan is a noted historian on early Pennsylvania iron making, and has written over 65 articles, papers, and several books about the state’s iron industry. See America250chesco.org for more information on the full slate of 2026 Chester County Town Tours and Village Walks!
Download a printable flyer for this event.