Good to Know: November 2025
Just a few things we’d thought you’d like to know this month
Paint the Town
Downingtown is about to get more colorful. The Chester County Mural and Arts Project, a new grassroots initiative, is teaming up with Downingtown Parks & Recreation to create vibrant public arts projects that celebrate creativity and strengthen community pride. The first wave of projects includes four painted planters throughout Downingtown, each designed by local artists, and the Downingtown Love Mural at Johnsontown Park, created in collaboration with local nonprofit Ella’s Gifts. On Instagram @ChesterCountyMuralAndArts
All Aboard
Help preserve a local landmark. The West Chester Railroad Heritage Association (WCRHA) has launched an $85,000 fundraising campaign to restore the historic Glen Mills train station. The station was opened in 1881 and served as both a passenger and freight station for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Today, the Frank Furness-inspired, Gothic Revival station is a stop on the WCRHA tourist railroad, where passengers can experience what rail travel was like in the late 1800s. GoFundMe.com/Charity/West-Chester-Railroad-Heritage-Asso
Revolutionary Tribute
Celebrate Veterans Day by helping to honor those who fought for our freedom. The Mahanatawny Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are seeking donations for a Revolutionary War memorial on Veterans Island in Pottstown’s Memorial Park. To unveil the monument on July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, they must raise $30,000 by November 30. Send contributions to Mahanatawny DAR, PO Box 1204, Pottstown. MahanatawnyDAR.org
New and Improved
Say “hello” to a new local business and “welcome back” to another. In Swarthmore, Celia Bookshop recently opened its doors next to the library, boasting nearly 8,000 books, including titles from local authors. And Frazer Antiques is back with a new name and new space. The 3,300-square-foot Frazer Antique Market is filled with antiques, vintage books and clothes, dishes and china, art and décor, and much more. 102 Park Ave., Swarthmore; CeliaBookshop.com. 179 Lancaster Ave., Ste. 2, Malvern; FrazerAntiqueMarket.com
Tune in to History
Ken Burns is releasing a brand-new documentary, and Friends of America250 want to help you plan a watch party. “The American Revolution,” a six-part, 12-hour documentary, airs on PBS over six nights, November 16 to 21 at 8 p.m. Friends of America250 has free online materials to help plan your perfect watch party, including online and in-person party toolkits, discussion questions, episode descriptions and even a recipe for “liberty” popcorn seasoning. A250Friends.org/AmericanRevolution
