Chesco Plan Commission Makes Summer Town Tours Virtual

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Art and Architecture in Phoenixville is the focus of the upcoming Virtual Town Tour and Village Walk, the first of five Village Walks hosted by Chester County Planning Commission's Historic Preservation committee. The Phoenixville is Thursday, July 16. All of the tours will happen on Zoom from 5 to 7 p.m.

Chesco's Planning Commission invites anyone interested in Chester County history, art, and historic preservation to explore architecture, artistry, and personal expression in this 26th annual Town Tours and Village Walks Program.

This new Virtual Summer Series for 2020 is designed to highlight Chester County's rich cultural heritage, while protecting the health and safety of residents. Chester County Planning Commission Executive Director Brian O'Leary said the videos can show some things that walking tour cannot. "The virtual walks go into places a group might not be able to enter," he said.

Starting on July 16, six favorite historic sites will present virtual "Live at Five" programs on Thursdays in July and August. County residents and others interested must sign up to attend.

"We creatively continue our tradition of excellence with our free 2020 Virtual Town Tours and Village Walks Programs," the planning commission stated. The Town Tours and Village Walks Virtual Summer Series takes place virtually through Zoom's free video conferencing software, for use with computers, tablets and cell phones. The programs are free, and sign-up is required. Those interested can register online here.

Other virtual Town Tours coming up are:

• July 23, 5 p.m. Historic Sugartown
• July 30, 5 p.m. Hibernia Mansion
• Aug. 6, 5 p.m. Historic Yellow Springs
• Aug. 13, 5 p.m. Historic West Chester
• Aug. 27, 5 p.m Special Preview: Kennett Square Occupation Day