Chester County Welcomes Thee

Posted by on Nov 29, 2013 in | Comments Off on Chester County Welcomes Thee The history of Chester County constitutes a significant part of the history of Pennsylvania, both province and commonwealth, and of the history of the United States of America. At the beginning of our nation’s Bicentennial and on the threshold of our state’s and our county’s tricentennial celebrations, Chester County looks proudly upon its past accomplishments and with...
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Rebecca Lukens (1794-1854)

Posted by on Nov 24, 2013 in | Comments Off on Rebecca Lukens (1794-1854) A woman in early nineteenth century America harbored limited expectations for her role in society. The story of Rebecca Lukens (1794-1854) and her successful leadership of the country’s oldest steel company, however, is remarkable even for the twenty-first century. Not only did she survive as a widow with six children, she was a brilliant businesswoman who guided her company through some...
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