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Our Mission
Our mission is to share, preserve, and celebrate the unique living village of Yellow Springs. Focusing on history, arts, education, and the environment, Historic Yellow Springs enriches the lives of all who come here.
About Historic Yellow Springs
Historic Yellow Springs is a living village steeped in distinguished history that stirs the imagination all who visit.
The village has been a place of resort for more than 300. Today, it includes 11 buildings and 142 conserved acres . Historic Yellow Springs hosts a wide range of fine art, sculpture and ceramic classes for adults and children and is home to one of the best regarded art shows in the region. The campus is a beautiful venue for weddings and events and has numerous trails for all who visit to enjoy. The grounds have hosted George Washington and his army, leading 19th century political figures, several thousand orphaned children, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and a motion picture studio.
Learn More About Yellow Springs and Local Chester County History
Our History
With a history Spanning over 300 years, there are countless stories, people, and noteworthy moments tied to this special place. We welcome you to lean in and explore all that these grounds have to offer.
The Moore Archives
Open for study and a wealth of knowledge. Search online or in person to learn about how your history might interact with our history.
The Moore Archives Online
Browse Scanned Content and learn more about the people and places before you handle original documents. New items are being added daily.
Research Resources
Dig into the history and learn more about the people and places that helped make this pace so special throughout it’s history.
Stories From the Springs
Dip into our weekly dose of history as we share stories, finds, and enthusiasm for all things history.
Tour the Village
We love to share this special space with visitors from all over. Book your visit today and learn more about what makes this place so special.
Recent Stories from the Springs
Join us for unique stories from the Moore Archives at Historic Yellow Springs. These regular stories center events and voices associated with the Village of Yellow Springs, PA. and its rich local history of over 300 years. With first hand accounts, artifacts from the past, and audio recordings, we seek to bring history alive and share it directly with you.
