1724 Chester Courthouse

Come out to the 1724 Chester Courthouse to hear the reading of the Declaration of Independence on the anniversary of its reading in 1776. Courthouses around the commonwealth were told to ring their bells and read out the Declaration to the public. The reading will be followed by a Delaware County Chapter of the NSDAR wreath-laying at John Morton's grave at St. Paul's/ Old Swede's Burial Ground. John Morton was the only Delaware County resident to sign the Declaration. This event will be OUTSIDE. Please be aware of the weather and dress appropriately. In inclement weather, it will be held inside Chester City Hall at 1 E. 4th Street. Parking is available on the street or in the Chester City Hall parking lot (visitor spaces).