Hosted by the West Chester Area Council of Governments, this Living History Block Party has been 250 years in the making! Experience a living history event along Gay Street highlighting Chester County and the United States from 1776 through 2026. The evening will conclude with a drone show over West Chester Borough.

4PM - Dare to Declare - Reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Historic Courthouse, flag raising ceremony and Block Party kick off!

4PM – 8PM – Living History Timeline – America's 250th Birthday Celebration! Live music, history themed groups and activities, kids’ activities, restaurant specials and more! Block Party along Gay St. from Darlington St. to Matlack St.

9PM – Downtown Drone Show and Rooftop Viewing Party! Enjoy the day time WC250 event in downtown West Chester, then head up for a rooftop party and killer view of the drone show that will cap a spectacular day!

The West Chester Area Council of Governments is made up of 7 Municipalities: East Bradford Township, East Goshen Township, Thornbury Township, West Chester Borough, West Goshen Township, West Whiteland Township and Westtown Township.

WHEN: Sunday, August 2