Spark a lasting love for investigating, uncovering, and appreciating the natural world and scientific inquiry. 

Visitors can explore interactive displays, educational programs, and hands-on activities that promote a deeper understanding of the natural world.

From dinosaur fossils to live animal encounters, the museum offers something for all ages to enjoy and learn from.

With a commitment to conservation and environmental education, the exhibits at the Delaware Museum of Natural History provide a valuable resource for both locals and tourists alike.

What could be more fun than a winter wonderland with festive decorations, an ice skating rink, holiday cocktails, and great food? It sounds like all the good things about winter wrapped up into one!

Visitors can enjoy live music, cozy up around fire pits, and participate in fun activities like ornament decorating and s'mores roasting.

The event is family-friendly and offers a festive atmosphere for all to enjoy during the holiday season.

Nudy's Cafe opened its 15th location in Glen Mills in early 2025 in a former Bryn Mawr Trust bank building on Baltimore Pike.

The cafe, known for its breakfast and lunch offerings, was founded by Ray Nudy and has been working with broker Kevin Dooling to facilitate its growth.

The new location features an outdoor patio and a standalone building that was previously a restaurant, making it a familiar spot for locals.

Owner Ray Nudy is optimistic about the new location's success and plans to open more locations in the future.

Benjamin West: From Delaware County Farm Boy to Royal Painter

Long before the Brandywine Valley was known for galleries and museums, it produced one of America’s most influential artists.

Benjamin West was born in 1738 in Springfield Township, Delaware County, just a short distance from present-day Chadds Ford. Raised in a Quaker family with no formal art training, West showed such natural talent that local Native Americans are said to have taught him how to make paint from clay and berries.

Against all odds, West left Pennsylvania as a young man and eventually settled in London, where he became one of the most celebrated painters of his time. He went on to serve as historical painter to King George III and later became President of the Royal Academy of Arts—one of the most prestigious art institutions in the world.

Perhaps most remarkable: West was the first American artist to achieve international fame before the United States was even a country.

Today, his legacy lives on throughout the Brandywine Valley, where the artistic tradition he helped inspire continues generations later.

Why it matters locally:
Benjamin West helped establish the Brandywine Valley as a cradle of American art long before the Wyeths made it famous.

Worth a visit:
The Brandywine Museum of Art features works connected to this regional artistic lineage and provides context for how early artists like West shaped American visual culture.

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