A lovely unincorporated settlement in the Willstown Township of Chester county, Pennsylvania, Sugartown Historic District contains 14 buildings. The area, named after Eli Shugart, comprises of blacksmiths, cabinetmaker, general stores, shoemakers, saddlers and doctors. This Malvern community plays an important role in providing services and goods to the nearby farm communities.
Heritage Glass Museum established in 1979 is a historic glass museum. It is built to promote the glass manufacturing industry and it houses old glass bottles, tools of workers from the glass factories, fruit jars, historical and Figural Flasks and other hand blown glass items. The museum will present you with the transition that came about in the glass manufacturing industry and also explain about the process of making glassware. Visit the place to know about what era each of their glassware belonged to with a piece of information on the local culture.
Indian King Tavern, also known as Creighton House or Creighton Tavern, is a colonial structure built around 1750. The historical building is of political significance as it is the site where New Jersey transitioned from being a colony into a state. The tavern is also significant for being the site of many important political meetings, including the 1777 New Jersey Assembly that ratified the Declaration of Independence. Restored into a museum, it features antique furniture from the 18th Century, along with other artifacts used by the settlers.
Also referred to as Hillman Hospital House, the Gabreil Daveis Tavern House served the boatmen who traveled across the Big Timber Creek. This historical landmark that dates back to 1756 is incorporated in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
As its name suggests, The William Brinton 1704 House was constructed in 1704 by its owner at the time, William Brinton. Jr. Located in the southern region of West Chester, this house accommodated the Brinton family for over 150 years, until it was taken over by a local non-profit organization known as the Brinton Connections who converted into a museum in 1967. Tours are offered by appointment, allowing visitors to delve into Brinton history in detail.
Philadelphia Distilling is the brainchild of Robert Cassell that was established in the year 2005. This microdistillery produces beverages such as Gin and Vodka. They also provide tours from Thursdays to Sundays and explain the process of making the drinks. You could also enjoy a glass of any of the beverage in the form of creative cocktails.