Past Events
Education and Fund Raising Events Completed 2021-mid 2025
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Fifteen community education and fundraising events were completed in 2021-mid 2025 with a total of 684 attendees. The MHF also participated in two separate community events at larger offsite venues and provided education and invitations to tour the JPH. These were attended by 5,000 people.
Ongoing Events:
Self Guided Walking Tours - Ongoing
Download our self-guided walking tour pamphlet and enjoy strolling the grounds of the former Mather estate at your own pace.
Upcoming Events:
Please check in for updates on our future events including the following
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October 4, 2025 - Chester County Day at the James Painter House
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October 7, 2025 - Private Tour
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Fall - Presentation on the history of social media and staying safe
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November 1, 2025 - Annual fundraiser and celebration of the Foundation's fifth year anniversary and the James Painter House's 250-year history
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February/March 2026 - Children's Underground Railroad Program
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Fall 2026 - Chester County Town Tours
Past Events:
Author Book Signing - April 29, 2025
Book signing and presentation by Bruce Mowday about the escape and capture of Danilo Cavalcante
Author Book Signing - May 29, 2025
Book signing and presentation by Helen Sipala
2024
Private Tour- February 15, 2024
Private tour of the JPH and campus ( closed to the public
Book Signing and Presentation - February 28th, 2024
Author Gene Pisasale, discussed his book "Heritage of the Brandywine Valley". Book signing and lite buffet included in the event.
Jewelry Making Event- May 15th, 2024
Family Field Day Tour - June 29, 2024
Open House and available tour of the James Painter House for attendees of the onsite Family Field Day.
Lafayette Day at Thornbury Farm - July 20th, 2024
Members of the Mansion House Foundation at Radley Run participated with Battlefield partners for Lafayette Day at Thornbury Farm to kick-off the bicentennial recognition of Lafayette and his role in American history and the Battle of Brandywine. Attendees learned about Lafayette, heard from historical interpreters, and enjoyed food, music, a Heritage Walk, and activities for children. Information about the Radley Run Historic District aka the Painter Complex was available.
June 3 through August 5, 2024
Two graduate level student interns investigate the relationship of the James Painter family and property to the Underground Railroad and are precepted by a Mansion House Foundation Board member at the James Painter House and other local sites.
Annual Wine Dinner - October 19, 2024
The foundation's marquee event, featuring wine pairings with a gourmet dinner and silent auction fund raiser.
Children's Underground Railroad Program - November 2024
2023
Annual Wine Dinner- November 4, 2023
The Mansion House Foundation at Radley Run's Annual Wine Dinner and Fund Raiser at the James Painter House. Proceeds will support restoration of the James Painter House.
Road to Freedom Bus Tour (Repeat)- October 13, 2023
The Hershey’s Mill Discoverers repeated its September 14,2023 Road to Freedom bus tour. (Closed to the public)
Road to Freedom Bus Tour- September 14, 2023
The Hershey’s Mill Discoverers will host its first of four Road to Freedom narrated bus tours. Author, historian, and Hershey’s Mill resident Bruce E. Mowday will speak on the events leading up to the American Revolution in Chester County. The bus will travel the path of the British soldiers on the Landmark Brandywine battlefield to the historic James Painter House. A luncheon at the James Painter House will be followed by a tour of the Radley Run historic district. (Closed to the public)
Lafayette Day at Thornbury Farm- July 29, 2023
Members of the Mansion House Foundation at Radley Run participated with Battlefield partners for Lafayette Day at Thornbury Farm to kick-off the bicentennial recognition of Lafayette and his role in American history and the Battle of Brandywine. Attendees learned about Lafayette, heard from historical interpreters, and partook in food, music, a Heritage Walk, and activities for children. Visit our Facebook page to view pictures from this event.
"Hello April" Garden Event- April 23, 2023
The “Hello April” garden event was led by Susan Walter. Participants were led in a fun and instructional floral design workshop.
Author Event Bruce Mowday Discussion and Book Signing- Feb. 2023
Author Bruce Mowday presented his book "Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero" and held a book signing at the Mansion House. Attendees enjoyed cocktail hour and dinner prior to his presentation.
Holiday Open House- Dec. 2022
The Mansion House was open for tours and educational opportunities, visitors enjoyed the historic building and festive decorations and refreshments.
Summer Open House- July 10, 2022
Members of the community were invited to tour the Mansion House and learn more about the historic building.
The Mansion House Foundation participated in this two-day event along with Birmingham and Thornbury Townships. This event drew a large crowd.
Wine Dinner- October 14, 2022
The Mansion House Foundation hosted an evening to remember on the Mansion Grounds, complete with a gourmet dinner with wine pairings, a silent auction and the beautiful grounds in the fall air.
Stay tuned for information on the 2023 Wine Dinner!
Mansion House Reopening- October 31, 2021
The Mansion House Foundation sponsored the reopening celebration of the Mansion House after nine months of restoration and repair of extensive damage resulting from a fallen tree. Over 100 regional residents learned about the history of the site while enjoying wine and light bites in the beautifully restored Mansion House gardens and first floor.