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TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP CHESTER COUNTY

SUMMER 2026 NEWSLETTER

Inside This Issue Township Directory......................................................4 2026 Public Meetings Schedule & Office Closures ...5 Volunteers Needed for Commissions.........................6 Kudos Korner................................................................6 Community Events.....................................................10 Event Sponsorship.....................................................10 Engineering Department............................................12 Police News — Pool Safety .......................................14 Police News — Bike Safety & E-Transportation ......15 Library News...............................................................18

School District News..................................................22 Arts Commission........................................................24 Historical Commission...............................................26 Historic Preservation Trust........................................28 Open Land Conservancy ...........................................30 Wharton Esherick Museum .......................................32 Recycling Regulations...............................................34 Recyclable Materials ..................................................36 Washington Memorial Chapel ...................................38

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TOWNSHIP DIRECTORY Township Staff TOWNSHIP MANAGER William F. Martin

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Dean Dortone CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Joseph DiRocco, CPA DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ZONING Erin McPherson TOWNSHIP ENGINEER Stephen Burgo, P.E. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Darin Fitzgerald PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST Gabrielle Ignarri DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES Mallory Hoffman SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE T. Michael Beaty TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR Gawthrop Greenwood, PC

Board of Supervisors David Miller, Chair Sharon Humble, Vice-chair KS Bhaskar Eamon Brazunas Julie Gosse Carlotta Johnston-Pugh Hans van Mol

Volunteer Boards

Arts Commission Environmental Advisory Council Historical Commission Library Board of Trustees Municipal Authority Parks & Recreation Board Pension Trustees Planning Commission Traffic Committee Zoning Hearing Board

Important Phone Numbers Tredyffrin Township Building

Phone.........................................610-644-1400 Fax..............................................610-993-9186 Website..............................www.tredyffrin.org Email ........................tredyffrin@tredyffrin.org

Tredyffrin Township Police Department

Emergency..................................................911 Business .....................................610-644-3221 Dispatch .....................................610-647-1440

Tredyffrin Township Public Works Department

Business .....................................610-408-3620

Fire and Ambulance

Berwyn Fire Company ................................911 Paoli Fire Company.....................................911 Radnor Fire Company.................................911 Malvern Fire Department ..........................911

Tredyffrin Township Libraries

Newsletter Staff Patricia Hoffman, Editorial Assistant Edward Watton, Franklin Maps Sales & Graphics Manager The staff wishes to thank the many contributors for the content of each Tredyffrin Township newsletter.

Strafford.....................................610-688-7092 Paoli ...........................................610-296-7996

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Business .....................................610-240-1900 Emergency Closing Number .......................854

PLEASE NOTE: During your participation in and attendance at Township events and activities like the Summer Concert Series, 4th of July Celebration, or Community Day, you may be filmed, videotaped, and/or photographed by Township Staff. Your attendance serves as permission for use of your image by the Township (for example: in newsletters or on the Township website).

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2026 REMAINING MEETING SCHEDULE & HOLIDAY CALENDAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 7 PM June 15 July 20 August 17 September 21 October 5 & 19 November 4** & 16 December 7 & 21 ARTS COMMISSION 5:45 PM May 28 June 25 July 23 August 27 September 24 October 22 November 19** December 17** ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL 7 PM May 26 June 23 August 25 September 22 October 27 December 1**

HISTORICAL COMMISSION 7 PM June 11 July 9 September 10 October 8 November 12 December 10 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7 PM - Tredyffrin Public Library May 28 June 25** July 23 August 27 September 24 October 22 November 19 **This Meeting will be held at Paoli Library

MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 7 PM July 15 October 21 T/E Fire Commission 3 PM May 20 (Tredyffrin) June 17 (Easttown) July 15 (Tredyffrin) August 19 (Easttown) September 16 (Tredyffrin) October 21 (Easttown) November 18 (Tredyffrin) December 16 (Easttown)

PARK & RECREATION BOARD 7 PM June 10 September 9 October 14 November 18** PENSION TRUSTEES 7:30 AM August 12 November 18**

ZONING HEARING BOARD 7 PM May 28 June 25 July 23 August 27 September 24 October 22 November 18** December 16**

**Meeting dates marked with asterisks are on a PLANNING COMMISSION different day than usual due to holidays or elections. 7 PM 2026 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE June 18 TOWNSHIP OFFICES CLOSED. July 16 Juneteenth Independence Day ..... August 20 .................................................Fri. June 19 September 17 October 15 Independence Day (observed) ........Fri. July 3 November 19 Labor Day ..............................Mon. Sept. 7 December 17

Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day..... ..............................................Mon. Oct. 12

TRAFFIC COMMITTEE Veterans' Day........................Wed. Nov. 11 7:30 AM June 17 Thanksgiving Day.................Thurs. Nov. 26 September 16 Day after Thanksgiving.............Fri. Nov. 27 December 16

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Historical Commission is an advisory

Are you looking for a way to serve the community? There are vacancies on authorities, boards and commissions for the Township. The Arts Commission has need for a member who is an architect/planner. The Zoning Hearing Board has need for an alternate member. The Historical Commission, Library Board of Trustees, Municipal Authority, and Planning Commission are each in need of one member. The Arts Commission serves in an advisory capacity for the preservation and promotion of arts, culture, and creative identity within the Township and is intended to assess and evaluate the merits of applications for the creation of public art, while advising the Board of Supervisors on the same. The Commission provides guidance, advocacy, and leadership to support the reach and impact of public art and shall provide for the assessment of the artistic needs of the community; provide the means of development of a comprehensive Township wide plan to encourage and strengthen artistic and cultural resources; and act as an advisory board to the Board of Supervisors on all matters pertaining to the arts and the cultural development of the Township.

group which provides heritage conservation education to residents and makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on the appreciation and protection of significant historic places in the Township. Interested candidates must be a resident or conduct business in the Township. The Commission seeks applicants who have an interest in history, archeology or historic preservation. The Libraries Board of Trustees determines policy for the Tredyffrin Public Library in Strafford and its branch in Paoli. The Board makes decisions concerning staffing and funding of the Libraries' operations. More than 75% of the operating funds comes from Tredyffrin Township. The Library, established in 1966, now contains over 77,000 volumes in Strafford and an additional 20,000 volumes in Paoli. It also offers computer use including Internet access, video cassettes, magazines, newspapers, records, cassettes and compact discs as well as a substantial reference collection serving all ages. Both buildings run story hours for small children and summer reading programs. The Strafford building provides meeting and conference rooms to community groups. The Library is a member of Access Pennsylvania which allows its card holders to use participating libraries in Pennsylvania without fee.

year terms with a purpose of providing funding for sanitary sewer and highway projects in the Township by sales of Municipal Bonds. The TTMA owns all the sanitary sewer facilities and leases them to the Township. The Planning Commission is a volunteer group of seven residents appointed by the Board of Supervisors for a four-year term. The Commission is authorized to prepare, update and oversee implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, and Zoning Ordinance, and to review land development and subdivision applications. Land development decisions by the Planning Commission are final, while the Board of Supervisors retains final approval authority on all subdivision applications. Appeals for relief from decisions of the Zoning Officer and/or requirements in the Zoning Ordinance are handled by the Zoning Hearing Board. The three members of the Zoning Hearing Board and three alternate members are appointed by the Supervisors. This board of volunteer residents is a quasijudicial body whose decisions are not subject to the approval of the Supervisors. To apply for any of the open positions, please send a letter of interest and brief resume to tredyffrin@tredyffrin.org.

The Board of Supervisors formed the Tredyffrin Township Municipal Authority (TTMA) in 1960 under the Municipal Authorities Act of 1945. The TTMA is made up of seven members appointed for five

KUDOS KORNER Dusinberre - Keeper of the Stream Award Carl Dusinberre initiated this annual award in 1992 to recognize an individual who has performed outstanding work for the trout in Chester County. Valley Forge Trout Unlimited was pleased to continue this tradition by announcing the winner for work in 2025, the Township's Engineer Stephen Burgo. This year marked his 20th year in this position. He is involved in infrastructure planning, stormwater management, and public works engineering. He worked previously for Cahill & Associates and PADEP. He understands stormwater and stream ecology. He has rewritten the Township's stormwater regulations and has cause to be installed many projects managing stormwater and protecting Valley Creek and the other streams throughout the Township. Steve also represents the Township as a member of the Valley Creek Restoration Partnership, an informal association of non-profit, governmental and educational organizations formed to work proactively to protect and improve the Valley Creek watershed. He was presented 6

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with the 2025 Dusinberre Award because of his ongoing efforts to protect Valley Creek and, in particular, for his work on the Crabby Creek Stormwater projects.

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The cover of the program for the event included the above drawing. George Washington was known for his ability to sort the wheat-from-the-chaff. Undoubtedly, he would have had Steve commanding his

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Understanding Illicit Stormwater Discharge Imagine looking at a house to buy and seeing soapy water flowing from a pipe into a ditch. Would that make you reconsider buying the house, not knowing what this discharge was? Or noticing a murky colored stream that smelled musty, like sewage, even though it hadn't rained for days. These are both signs of illicit stormwater discharge. Illicit discharges happen when things other than rainwater go into the stormwater system. Stormwater systems utilize stormwater grates, underground pipes, and open swales to convey untreated surface storm run-off to water bodies, including streams and lakes. When any of these illicit discharges enter the stormwater system, these pollutants can cause public health concerns, including harmful bacteria counts, fish kills, and excess nutrients that harm aquatic wildlife. Examples of Illicit Discharge • Soapy water, like from car washing or laundry, going into waterways. • Waste from septic tanks or industries entering stormwater systems. • Dumping waste oil, chemicals, or pesticides into storm drains.

What You Can Do • Dispose of chemicals properly at special collection events. Visit https://www.chestercountyswa.org/ 117/Household-Hazardous-Waste for a list of dates for household waste collection events. • Handle pet waste correctly to prevent harmful bacteria and excess nutrients from entering our waterways. • Wash your car on your lawn so that excess water, soap, and dirt are filtered through grass and vegetation. Together We Can Help Report illicit discharges to local authorities or environmental agencies. Remember, what you Oil and antifreeze dumped in storm sewers make their way to streams and are illicit discharges. put on land ends up in the water. Let's work together to keep streams and lakes clean! To report an illicit discharge call your local municipality, conservation district or PADEP Article written by Brian Winslow, Watershed Incident Report at 866-255-5158 or on-line at Conservation Director, Brandywine Red Clay https://greenport.pa.gov/ Alliance, www.brandywineredclay.org obPublic/EnvironmentalComplaintForm/ The gray colored water, soapy scum layer, and musty-sewer odor indicate a potential illicit discharge (left). A large number of dead fish in a stream may indicate pollution from an illicit discharge (right).

Recognizing Illicit Discharge • Strange colors, smells, or scum in water could mean illicit discharge. • Dead fish and other wildlife can also indicate a problem. • Makeshift pipes or hoses leading to waterways might be illicit discharge, especially if you see something draining from them on dry days.

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POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS the pool is not being actively

Home Pool Safety

69% of young children who drown were not expected to be in or near water — learn how to reduce the risks.

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Top Things to Know… • Secure your pool with appropriate barriers. • Designate a water watcher…and stay in arm's reach of young children. • Install anti-entrapment drain covers and safety release systems to protect against drain entrapment. • If a child is missing, check the water first. How to Create a Safer Home Pool… Secure Your Pool When Not in Use • Completely surround your pool with four-sided isolation fencing with a selfclosing and self-latching gate that is out of the reach of a child. • A four-sided isolation fence (separating the pool area from the house and yard) reduces a child's risk of drowning 83% compared to three-sided property-line fencing. • For above-ground pools, secure, lock or remove steps, ladders and anything that can be used for access (such as outdoor furniture and toys) whenever

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supervised by an adult. Install a secondary barrier, such as: Door alarms and locks that are out of the reach of a child on all doors and windows with direct access to the pool or spa area. Lockable covers.

Establish and Enforce Rules and Safe Behaviors… • Do not enter head first unless in a pool that has a safe diving area. • Stay away from drains and other openings that cause suction. • Swim with a buddy. • Only swim when supervised by a water watcher. • Swim sober. • Supervise others sober and without distractions, such as reading or talking on or using a cell phone.

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skills of water competency: able to enter the water, get a breath, stay afloat, change position, swim a distance then get out of the water safely. Know what to do in a water emergency—including how to help someone in trouble in the water safely, call for emergency help and CPR.

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Take These Water Safety Steps… • Employ layers of protection including barriers to prevent access to water, life jackets, and close supervision of children to prevent drowning. • Ensure every member of your family learns to swim so they at least achieve

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Bicycle Safety

visible. Ride responsibly and remember: All states require bicyclists on the roadway to follow the same rules and responsibilities as motorists.

Americans are increasingly bicycling to commute, for exercise, or just for fun. NHTSA's bicycle safety initiatives focus on encouraging safer choices on the part of bicyclists and drivers to help reduce deaths and injuries on our roads. Many states consider a bicycle a vehicle when it's operated on the road — and bicyclists must follow the same rules. Helmets - Every bike ride begins with putting on a helmet. But it's equally important that you ensure a proper fit so your helmet can best protect you. Size can vary between manufacturers. Follow the steps to fit a helmet properly. It may take time to ensure a proper helmet fit, but your life is worth it. It's usually easier to look in the mirror or have someone else adjust the straps. For the most comprehensive list of helmet sizes according to manufacturers, go the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (BHSI) at https://helmets.org. Avoid Crashes - There are two main types of crashes: the most common (falls) and the most serious (the ones with cars). Regardless of the reason for the crash, prevention is the name of the game. There are things you can do to decrease your risk of a crash. First, know some of the latest bicycle safety facts: • Bicyclist deaths were highest during the months of July through October. • Nearly three quarters of all bicyclist deaths occurred in urban areas. • Bicyclists failing to yield the right of way was the highest factor in fatal bike

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As e-scooters, hoverboards and e-bikes become more popular for personal transportation and leisure activities, emergency departments are treating an increase in injuries nationwide. Collisions with motor vehicles and control issues are leading hazards. Here are some safety tips: • Always wear an appropriate e-scooter or e-bike helmet when riding to protect your head in a fall. • Before riding, check for any damage, which includes examining the handlebars, brakes, throttle, bell, lights, tires, cables, and frame. • See and be seen. Most deaths involve motor vehicles. Many micromobility products are small, quick, and quiet, making it difficult for others to spot you, especially in parking lots and structures. Expect vehicle drivers and pedestrians not to see you; slow down and stay aware of your surroundings. Use the bell/horn to alert others. Do not make abrupt, unpredictable movements.

Be Prepared Before Heading Out • Ride a bike that fits you—if it's too big, it's harder to control the bike. • Ride a bike that works—it really doesn't matter how well you ride if the brakes don't work. • Wear equipment to protect you and make you more visible to others, like a bike helmet, bright clothing (during the day), reflective gear, and a white front light and red rear light and reflectors on your bike (at night, or when visibility is poor). • Ride one person per seat, with both hands on the handlebars, unless signaling a turn. • Carry all items in a backpack or strapped to the back of the bike. • Tuck and tie your shoelaces and pant legs so they don't get caught in your bike chain. • Plan your route if driving as a vehicle on the road, choose routes with less traffic and slower speeds. Your safest route may be away from traffic altogether, in a bike lane or on a bike path. Drive Defensively - Focused and Alert Be focused and alert to the road and all traffic around you; anticipate what others

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Beware of obstacles. E-scooters have small tires so objects and uneven surfaces can cause them to stop suddenly, throwing you off. Always keep both hands on the handlebars and keep items off the handlebars. Slow down and lean back when you have to ride over bumps.

may do, before they do it. This is defensive driving - the quicker you notice a potential conflict, the quicker you can act to avoid a potential crash: • Drive with the flow, in the same direction as traffic. • Obey street signs, signals, and road markings, just like a car. • Assume the other person doesn't see you; look ahead for hazards or situations to avoid that may cause you to fall, like toys, pebbles, potholes, grates, train tracks. • No texting, listening to music or using anything that distracts you by taking your eyes and ears or your mind off the road and traffic. Information from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration for more information visit www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/bicycle-safety.

Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Only one person per scooter; additional riders can increase the risk and severity of collisions. Follow all manufacturer directions, review the safety information and identify and weight and age limits for the micromobility device.

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LIBRARY NEWS

Get Inspired to Ready with the “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” Challenge Should you read to your baby before they can talk? Or to your toddler if they won't sit still? Should you keep reading if your children ask for the same book again and again? According to your Tredyffrin librarians and research-backed recommendations — the answer is YES! Tredyffrin Public Library and Paoli Library launched the “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” challenge to inspire caregivers to read with their young children as often as possible. The “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” challenge is a fully self-directed program that caregivers and children can complete at their own pace. Caregivers can register children at either library or on the library website any time before each child begins kindergarten. Once registered, caregivers will log every book their child hears, including home books, library books, books read at storytime or at school, etc. After each 100 books, caregivers and children can visit the library to get a sticker and celebrate their progress. After reading 1,000 books,

children will receive a certificate and be able to look back on all the books they enjoyed. Children that read 1,000 books before beginning kindergarten will be celebrated on a bulletin board at each library. Miss Sarah at Paoli Library and Miss Stephanie at Tredyffrin Public Library launched the “1,000 Books” Challenge to normalize and encourage reading to very young children. The benefits of sharing books with children as young as just a few months abound. Caregivers and children bond when reading together. Each book read increases the number of words children are hearing each day, which is a strong determinant of literacy readiness. Young children's brains are developing rapidly and surrounding them with words gives children a huge advantage when beginning school.

children who seem uninterested or request only the same few books all the time. This experience feels uncomfortable to some caregivers. The challenge engages caregivers in continuing to read to their young children. For new English speakers, the opportunity to read to their children is also a chance to share their new language together, and books read in languages other than English also count.

Librarians hope that the “1,000 Books” challenge will normalize reading to infants before they speak, wiggly toddlers, and

Pre-Literacy Programs at Your Libraries Almost all the activities and materials that caregivers and children can find at the library positively impact school readiness. Art classes and playtime enhance gross and fine motor development, planning, predicting, and more. Dance and yoga classes offer opportunities to control bodies and follow directions. Storytimes are opportunities to gain language skills by listening to stories and singing songs. Simply spending time exploring the books, puzzles, educational toys, and games available at the library enhances the child-caregiver bond and pre-literacy skills.

Find library programs for young children on our calendars. Keep a special eye out for programs offered by Miss Jenne at Tredyffrin Public Library, including Budding Bookworms, Bookworms to Backpacks, Directed Drawings, Fables and Fun, Mini Makers, Preschool Dance Party, and Story Stretch Yoga, all of which are designed specifically for preschool children. At Paoli Library, look for three weekly storytimes, including Thursday storytime outdoors at Greentree Park beginning in April, Toddler Art, Breakfast & Books, Baby Block Party, Art Explorers with Bright Day Studio, and Musical Storytime with Miss Jill.

2025 Library Hero Award presented to Marianne Murphy at the April 20th Board of Supervisors meeting. Pictured L-R: Libraries Board of Trustees Chair Rob Cronin, Libraries Director Mallory Hoffman, Marianne Murphy, and Supervisor Liaison to the Libraries Board of Trustees KS Bhaskar.

Friends of Tredyffrin Library President Kate Currigan presents a donation to Libraries Director Mallory Hoffman at the April 20th Board of Supervisors meeting.

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T/E SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

Valley Forge Middle School Students Support Local Community Through Food and Clothing Drive During Homelessness Awareness Month in November, students in Valley Forge Middle School's Leadership Seminar, Builder's Club, and Eagle Ambassadors group organized and ran a highly successful food and clothing drive benefiting local community organizations. Over the course of one week, VFMS homerooms collected food and clothing donations, resulting in more than 600 clothing items donated to Prepared to Thrive, a nonprofit organization that

provides families in need with essential baby and children's items. Students also collected over 3,000 food items, which were sorted and packed into more than 70 bags for families in need through T&E Cares. The remaining items were donated to the Paoli Presbyterian Food Cupboard. In total, Valley Forge Middle School contributed six carloads of food, reflecting a strong commitment to service and community support.

Conestoga High School Raises $43,000 for Pediatric Cancer Support at Annual Mini-THON On Friday, March 13, more than 375 Conestoga students participated in the 11th Annual Conestoga MiniTHON, celebrating a year of fundraising during a high energy four-hour event filled with activities such as therapy dogs, karate, yoga, bingo, dancing, and club run interactive stations. MiniTHON is a year long fundraising effort that culminates in this March event and includes activities such as a donut sale, candy gram sales, a partnership event with New Eagle

Elementary School, and Conestoga's first ever 5K at Wilson Farm Park. Through student led efforts to secure donated food, activities, and sponsorships, nearly all funds raised support Four Diamonds, the organization also supported by Penn State THON, that assists children and families affected by pediatric cancer. This year, Conestoga MiniTHON exceeded its $30,000 goal, raising a record breaking $43,000+ for childhood cancer treatment and research.

Kindergarten Registration is Open! Is your child turning five on or before September 1, 2026? Registration for kindergarten students new to the T/E School District is now open. Families are encouraged to begin the process as soon as possible to help ensure a smooth start to the 2026-27 school year. Parents and guardians can get started by completing the online registration form on the School District website at www.tesd.net/registration. Families with children who plan to start school at other grade levels in September are also encouraged to register as soon as possible.

TESD Offers Complimentary Admission to Seniors and Veterans The School District is pleased to offer complimentary admission to most District-sponsored events to community members aged 62 or older or veterans. From regular-season home sporting events to concerts and dramatic productions, TESD schools welcome eligible guests at no cost. For Conestoga High School's musicals and drama presentations, complimentary admission is available to senior citizens and veterans for opening night. Eligible guests must call the Conestoga High School main office at 610-240-1000 to reserve a seat in advance, as seating may be limited for these events. No admission card is needed, just come out and enjoy the many events happening across the School District. Visit www.tesd.net for the activities calendar.

School Board Approves Redistricting Parameters Ahead of Opening Bear Hill Elementary School As TESD prepares for the opening of Bear Hill Elementary School in August 2027, the District is undertaking the important process of redrawing elementary school attendance boundaries. This work is necessary to distribute enrollment and resources across all schools. The School Board has approved the redistricting parameters developed by the Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee, marking the completion of that Committee's work and the transition to the next phase of the redistricting process. The next phase will be led by a Redistricting Steering Committee who will be responsible for developing a proposed redistricting plan consistent with the School Board approved parameters. The Redistricting Steering Committee's recommendations will be presented to the School Board for review and discussion at public meetings. The School District strongly encourages community members to stay informed and engaged as this work continues because community input will play an important role in shaping a redistricting plan that supports students, families, and the broader TESD community. Visit www.tesd.net for more information. 22 TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP • SUMMER 2026

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ARTS COMMISSION

BY PATTYE BENSON, SECRETARY, ARTS COMMISSION

Captured in Black & White. In 2026, the Arts Commission created two engaging events celebrating creativity and community spirit. First was the juried B&W Photography Show, featuring 20+ framed works by high school students from Conestoga High School, Delaware Valley Friends, and Devon Prep. Jurist Deborah Powell awarded the Juror's Choice ribbon to Conestoga student Zachary Deguire for Falling Snow at Valley Forge. The show opened February 27 and remained on display through April 24 in the Township Building - highlighting student talent and offering young photographers a platform to share their monochrome masterpieces.

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Rocks of Kindness Celebrating community and the outdoors, the Arts Commission partnering with Open Land Conservancy (www.openlandconservancy.org) hosted a Kindness Rock painting event at the beautiful George Lorimer Preserve in Malvern on April 11. On a gorgeous spring day, 70+ community members of all ages gathered to paint, explore the Preserve's 80+ acres, and share a little joy. Participants turned simple stones into bright, uplifting works of art creating one rock to take home and a second to leave along the trails to surprise and inspire fellow visitors. Together, these events reflect the Arts Commission's passion for sparking artistic expression and bringing neighbors together. Kindness Rocks

What's Next Get involved and celebrate the arts right here in our Township. There's a place for everyone, whether you're an artist, a supporter, or simply curious. Watch the Township website for upcoming Arts Commission events, including a partnership with Valley Forge National Historic Park for a Pop-Up Art Show at Muhlenberg's Brigade on Saturday, August 16, 11 AM - 3 PM, and Community Day in Wilson Farm Park on Saturday, October 3, 1 PM - 5 PM.

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HISTORICAL COMMISSION

BY ROB WILLIAMS, HISTORICAL COMMISSION CHAIR

Tredyffrin Heritage Past, Present and Future “If we don't care about our past we can't have very much hope for our future.” Jackie Kennedy The landscape of Tredyffrin Township was once filled with wide vistas of open farmlands nestled between the North and South Valley ridges. On South Valley ridge the Old Wagon Road that transported 1740s immigrants from Philadelphia's dockyards onto the Shenandoah Valley was later transformed into the eastern leg of the 20th century Lincoln Highway running coast-tocoast. Pennsylvania's earliest rail lines and post-WWII highways cut east-to-west along Main Line and Great Valley. Oh yes, there was also a war.

Unlike many American communities that can point only to a single period of importance, for example, a continental war or an industrial boom, Tredyffrin Township's people and places played significant roles in each one of these important historical periods. Buildings still stand throughout the Township marking these times. Some are beloved landmarks or are relics. Others are hard to locate as they are hidden within subdivision neighborhoods. Several connect us to broader Philadelphia regional and Americas stories. They provoke thoughts of our town's development and progress. Today, we are awed by places that hark back to Tredyffrin pioneers and stalwart life. Lessons can be drawn in our times, so we steward these places for future Tredyffrin residents to likewise ponder.

The Historical Commission and Township staff seek your comments on the importance of Tredyffrin's heritage. A Community Research Survey can be found on the Township website. We ask you to select and rank the importance of our heritage building types and features so that these may be protected into the future. A resource page is available to explore and learn about the hundreds of Tredyffrin historic properties. You are encouraged to write to the Historical Commission and attend our monthly meetings to add your voice to discuss ways to sustain our local heritage. Historic Resource Overlay District Ordinance Update Tredyffrin Township HROD Update: Community Research Survey Tredyffrin Easttown Historical Society Image Collection

To appreciate the expanse of our Township history, the Historical Commission asked the Tredyffrin Easttown Historical Society (TEHS) to identify eras of Tredyffrin's long history. That work showed our 350 years of recorded history breaks into the following periods: 1. Early Settlement and Agricultural Development (1680-1850) 2. Revolutionary War Military Landscape (1777-1778) 3. Railroad and Early Suburban Development (1850-1900) 4. Automobile and Early 20th-Century Suburban Development (1900-1945) 5. World War II and Postwar Suburban Expansion (1945-1975) 6. Late 20th Century Development and Community Infrastructure (1975-2000)

America 250 Tredyffrin The British Were Already Here! It Was Hard for Tredyffrin Residents Quakers, often took the heaviest blows by British and Continental forces alike. Chester County archives show more than half of Tredyffrin farms were plundered. Years after the War passed, Tredyffrin farmers were still recovering.

Last month in this column, the reenactment of the 1777 British occupation of Tredyffrin was revealed. Save the weekend of September 19-20 to meet the Redcoats. When the invading British Army arrived in Chester County in September 1777, the soldiers and horsemen pillaged farms and homesteads as they passed. Whereas they moved swiftly through other townships along their warpath, the British 11,000 occupied Tredyffrin's Great Valley for four days, September 17-20. Just four months later, Washington and the bedraggled Continental Army marched along Gulph Road in Tredyffrin's northeast corner to start their 6-month winter encampment in Valley Forge. Both armies deployed dozens of scavenging parties. Though the senior officers sought to mitigate the impact on Tredyffrin land holders, both Loyalists and Patriots had their properties plundered. Pacifists, such as 26 TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP • SUMMER 2026

To understand how early residents in 1777-78 were impacted, the Historical Commission launched a “Tredyffrin Depredations” project to bring this story to our residents and schools. Vice Chair Eric Williams will lead the study and document the findings with the help of a $5,000 grant from the Chester County Community Foundation. Chester County Archives will share their hundreds of paper records and scanned documents written by Tredyffrin property owners after the War. The project began in May with

Conestoga High School interns to fulfill their Senior Experience. By year end 2026, expect to see a traveling exhibit in our libraries, schools, and other public places. Storytelling and even a theatrical performances are expected. To help us with this project, please write the Commission.

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST

BY PATTYE BENSON, PRESIDENT, TREDYFFRIN HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST

From Classroom to Community: Living History in Tredyffrin Fifth Season Kickoff: Jones Log Barn Living History Center. On Sunday, April 12, the Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust launched the fifth season of the Jones Log Barn Living History Center where what students learn in the classroom becomes something the whole community can experience together. Walk through the beautifully preserved log barn, meet the stories of early settlers, and see how everyday life shaped today's Tredyffrin. Whether you're visiting after a school lesson or just curious, it's an easy, inspiring way to connect with our shared roots. Located at 297 Adams Drive in Chesterbrook, the Living History Center is a one-of-a-kind log barn museum open to the public free of charge every Sunday, 1-3 PM, April through October. Bring the family, invite a neighbor, and make local history a community tradition.

History Starts Here. As our nation approaches its 250th birthday, local history matters more than ever. The American story was lived not only in famous cities and battlefield but also in communities like Tredyffrin through the homes people built, the work they did, and the choices they made in changing times. By preserving and sharing places like the Jones Log Barn Living History Center, we keep these real-life connections to the past alive for students, families, and neighbors today. And it takes all of us through participation, advocacy, and volunteer support to ensure our heritage is protected and passed on to the next generation. Exciting Upcoming Events. As the Trust embarks on a new season of events, we continue our mission of preserving, educating, and celebrating the rich heritage of the Tredyffrin community. Join in the celebration of history, culture, and tradition as you connect with the past in a meaningful and engaging way. The 2026 Spring Lecture Series continues with a salute to our Nation's 250th birthday. For tickets and further information, please visit our website at www.tredyffrinhistory.org. Wednesday, July 22 at Duportail House, Four Kings & a Queen with returning guest lecturer James McKinley, a Tredyffrin resident. Reception 7 PM, Lecture 7:30 PM Help Bring History to Life. If you have a passion for local history and a desire to make a difference, volunteering with Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust is a great way to get involved. For further information, please call 610644-6759 or visit our website at www.tredyffrinhistory.org.

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Immerse in the Past. In the T/E School District, local history starts in the classroom and then steps into real life. As part of the third-grade curriculum, students visit Duportail House, the Federal Barn, and the reconstructed Jones Log Barn Living History Center in Chesterbrook during the fall and spring. In April and May, we were thrilled to welcome third graders from Devon and Valley Forge then invite families of the students to come back on Sundays and experience it together. Through morning and afternoon programs, students bring their lessons to life exploring General Duportail and his house, the Jones Log Barn's story and reconstruction, colonial dance and music, and a hands-on quilt project. We're proud of our long partnership with the school district and love seeing classroom curiosity grow into community connection.

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OPEN LAND CONSERVANCY

BY RAYMOND CLARKE, VICE-PRESIDENT

The Conservancy works with Eagle Scouts to Improve our Visitor Experience There is a report elsewhere in this newsletter of our partnership with the Arts Commission in support of their inspiring community rock painting event. Here, we'll briefly describe recent results of another community partnership — the Conservancy's long-term association with the area's Scouting groups. Most notably, visitors entering the George Lorimer Preserve from the east will now be greeted by a new “slip-board” fence constructed under the leadership of Eagle Scout candidate Nate Saylor from Troop Devon 50. First, a brief historical digression: Open Land Conservancy acquired the Lorimer Preserve in a series of donations from the Lorimer family in the 1980's. Graeme Lorimer was the son of George Horace Lorimer, the editor of the Saturday Evening Post for nearly 40 years, and an editor and writer himself. Graeme bought “Magnet Stone Farm” on Le Boutillier Road in 1947, primarily as a summer residence. In addition to the farmhouse, the land included a gatehouse and springhouse now owned by the Conservancy. The former, originally a two-story building, was reportedly used by ground observers with the nearby Nike Missile site during the cold war period, and, more enjoyably, by the Lorimer grandchildren as a hideaway. Now it is our office and storage space. The lane between the two buildings was bordered by a post and board fence, installed some

40 years ago by farm employee, and still resident and good friend, Bud Coleman. The white-painted fence at the sharp bend in the road before the bridge over Valley Creek was a distinctive landmark, that served to define the farm and thereafter the beginning of the Preserve. But the years eventually took their toll on even such a well-built structure — trees had grown and forced over posts, wood had decayed, and our temporary fixes were exhausted. It was our good fortune that Nate was looking for an Eagle Scout project and we challenged him to install a replacement. The challenges were indeed many and made the project highly worthy of its Eagle status. First there was the design question: could we replace it with the same design? After consultation with the experts at Esch's Fencing, Nate advised picking a “slip board” design that allows for expansion and contraction. The wood will be left to weather for some months before we decide whether to paint or stain it. Nate researched the recommended wood to use, rail length, post depth and spacing, and gate design to cost out the materials at different suppliers. He then presented the project to the Conservancy Board and received enthusiastic support with a few tips for project success. Installation was a multi-day undertaking. A

small team removed the old fence so that the site was ready for the main work day. Nate assembled a large crew for that day. The scouts had a good work out with the post hole diggers,worked around large roots and old concrete, and learned how to use a specialized level to assure that the posts were truly vertical. Most of the boards were installed and, at the same time, they helped clear brush from the site and cut up the old boards for easy disposal. The next day a smaller crew returned to install the gates and finish the final board installation to accommodate a bend of the fence line. The other recent Eagle project was in Cedar Hollow Preserve with Eagle Scout candidate Aryav Malik from Troop Paoli 1. The trail that leads north along the east side of Cedar Hollow Run towards St. Johns Road rises away from the stream as it turns along the ridge. As with the gatehouse fence, the passage of time had taken its toll on the steps that take visitors up that rise, and they had become difficult to navigate. Preserve Manager Tim Magee worked with Aryav to design and build a set of steps with spacing and rise that allow easy passage to the ridge. One of Aryav's unexpected challenges came from the weather — our freezing winter temperatures paused construction for over a month! Along with the new steps, Aryav also replaced some rotted posts at the Preserve entrance on Church Road opposite the path from the Echo Lake development. The Conservancy is blessed to be supported by such enthusiastic, skilled and hard-working groups of scouts and their parents and adult advisors. The value added to our Preserves over decades is immeasurable and we are so grateful.

Nate and his Devon 50 team of scouts and adult advisors with George Lorimer Preserve Manager Greg Sprissler at left

The new fence in the spring sunshine, from the gatehouse down to the springhouse and the bridge over Valley Creek

Preserve Manager Tim Magee astride the new steps on the St Johns trail in Cedar Hollow Preserve

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WHARTON ESHERICK MUSEUM

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Imprint 2026: Groundbreaking Imprint, our annual high school printmaking competition and exhibition, is back at the Wharton Esherick Museum for our 18th year. As we mark 100 years since Esherick broke ground on his now iconic Studio, this exhibition reflects everything we celebrate art as a bridge between generations, techniques rooted in history, and fresh voices shaping the future. The works, submitted by talented high school printmakers, are powerful reminders that this tradition is very much alive and growing. 2026 is a milestone year not only for the Wharton Esherick Museum, but for the country as a whole as we celebrate our 250th anniversary. While we look back to celebrate traditions of making, creativity, and community, we invited students to look forward and explore the theme Groundbreaking. Wharton himself set the standard, breaking ground on bold ideas and new creative directions. Whether reflecting on personal milestones, social movements, or creative breakthroughs, we encouraged young artists to interpret Groundbreaking in ways that speak to their own experience and vision.

Second Place & Viewer's Choice Winner: Ellana Lizzul, Icthyosaur, acrylic drypoint and ink. Pope John Paul II High School

This year we were joined by guest juror Em Dombrovskaya, the Suzanne Andrée Curatorial Fellow in Prints and Drawings at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Serving alongside a selection of WEM staff as the jury, student finalists were selected for the exhibition from a pool of impressive submissions. Springfield Township High School student Kedar Moore was awarded First Prize for the print Took 21 Years. Second Place and the Viewer's Choice Award went to Ellana Lizzul of Pope John Paul II High School. Third Place was awarded to Miranda Dziedzic from William Penn Charter School and Honorable Mentions went to Erica Case from Springfield Township High School and Sylvia Hou from Delaware County Christian School. Viewer's Choice voting took place on the museum's Facebook page, where followers were able to weigh in on their favorite prints. This online exhibition represents a juried selection of works submitted by high school students from across Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. Explore the entire Imprint 2026 exhibition on the Museum's website at whartonesherickmuseum.org. The Wharton Esherick Museum is experienced through guided tours that must be reserved in advance. Visit whartonesherickmuseum.org to make your reservations and learn more about our tours and programs.

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The Township is mandated by Pennsylvania State Act 101 to recycle. All persons in the Township must contract with an approved collector for the separate curbside or similar collection of municipal waste, recyclable materials & leaf waste.

shall be arranged by the owner, landlord, or agent of an owner or landlord of a multifamily residential establishment and the approved collector, but shall occur no less than once every other week. More frequent collection recyclable materials may be necessary to prevent recycling containers from being overfilled and cause materials to be blown about or littered on Township streets and private property.

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Except as otherwise provided herein, all persons owning or occupying single-family residential establishments shall separate all recyclable materials from municipal waste. Recyclable materials shall be placed in recycling containers and the recycling containers placed curbside or in another designated location for collection by an approved collector. Separate collection of recyclable materials shall be arranged with an approved collector by the owner or occupants of each single-family residential establishment. Owners or occupants of each single-family residential establishment and the approved collector shall establish a collection frequency that shall occur no less than once every other week.

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Owners, landlords, or agents of owners or landlords of a multifamily residential establishment must establish a system for source-separation, collection, transportation, and recycling of the recyclable materials generated at multifamily residential establishments. The system must include an appropriate number of labeled recycling containers at easily accessible locations to accommodate the amount of recyclable materials generated at each multifamily residential establishment. The system must also include written instructions to the residents of multifamily residential establishments to inform them of the requirement to recycle and the use and availability of the collection program. The Township reserves the right to require additional recycling containers if the Township deems there is insufficient recycling containers to serve residents. Separate collection of recyclable material 34 TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP • SUMMER 2026

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RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS at a similar location by an approved

Recyclable Materials

collector, separate from municipal waste and recyclable materials, at a frequency of no less than once per month. Additionally, in accordance with Act 101, Township leaf waste drop off site(s) shall be available to residents at a frequency of no less than once per month. The location(s) and hours of operation for the Township leaf waste drop of site(s) will be posted on the Township website and posted in an area of the Township building which is accessible to the public

Those materials specified by Tredyffrin Township for collection in accordance with this article and recycling regulations that may be promulgated from time to time for separation, collection, processing, and recovery as part of a recycling program. These materials may include aluminum containers, bi-metal containers, cardboard, glass, leaf waste, magazines, mixed paper, newspaper, high-grade office paper, and plastic. The following is a list of materials that are required to be recycle within Tredyffrin Township:

Leaves and yard waste may also be utilized for compost, mulch, or other agriculture, horticulture, or landscaping purposes on the property where the leaf waste is generated.

Aluminum

Empty beverage and food containers, trays and plates comprised of 100% aluminum

Options for those who miss monthly collection or wish to not put leaves curbside

Rinse to prevent bugs

Bi-Metal (Tin) Containers

Empty food or beverage container made of steel with a thin plating of tin over the steel

From January to September, the Mill Road Leaf Site is open the first Monday of every month. If the first Monday of the month falls on a holiday, the Township will post an alternate date that the site will be open. The Mill Road Leaf Site is open daily from October through December, Monday through Thursday and Saturday's (closed Fridays & holidays) from 7:30AM to 2:30PM.

Rinse to prevent bugs Crush to save space

Corrugated Cardboard

A structural paper material with an inner core shaped in rigid parallel furrows and ridges Break down boxes to easily fit into recycling containers

Magazines

Fit smaller boxes into larger boxes to keep neat at the curb

Glass

Empty bottles, jars, and food and beverage containers made of clear, blue, green, brown, or amber glass, excluding plate glass, window glass, automotive glass, porcelain, ceramic products, and glass ornaments

Mixed Paper

Remove metal caps and rings from bottles

Leaf Waste

Leaves, garden residues, shrubbery and tree trimmings and similar materials, but not including grass clippings

Must not be combined with municipal waste or recyclable materials; must be source-separated & stored in containers/bags until collection Leaf waste shall be collected curbside or 36 TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP • SUMMER 2026

A periodical publication containing a collection of articles, stories, photographs, illustrations, and other features usually bound with a paper cover and printed in one or more colors on glossy or chemically coated paper, excluding newsprint and all other paper or fiber materials Tie in bundles or place in paper bags

Empty and clean all bottles

NO light bulbs, window glass, mirrors, ceramics, Pyrex or dishes

Plastic

Empty and clean plastic containers that contained food, beverage, cleaning, laundry, and other household products. Includes only rigid containers marked with a recycling symbol and a single number (i.e., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7). Examples include soda and water bottles, milk and water jugs, laundry soap containers, produce and other food containers, and soap bottles. Excludes expanded polystyrene containers

Tredyffrin accepts leaves and yard waste at its compost center on Mill Road in the spring and fall, as well as the first Monday of the month during the winter months.

Crush to save space

Labels can stay intact

other general-purpose paper, including shredded paper

Recyclable paper materials including paperboard/boxboard, junk mail, and other designated recyclable paper. Excludes cardboard containers, magazines, office paper, and newsprint

Newspapers

Paper distributed at fixed or stated intervals, usually daily or weekly, having printed thereon news and opinions and containing advertisements and other matters of public interest

It shall be unlawful for any person to collect, remove and/or transport municipal waste, recyclable materials, and/or leaf waste within Tredyffrin Township without first registering with the Tredyffrin Township Manager. This includes contractors, companies, organizations, or other entities that perform landscaping or other yard services to persons in the Township and transport leaf waste off the property where it was generated. Exceptions are made for residents who directly deliver (self-haul) their municipal waste, recyclable materials and/or leaf waste to a disposal facility. Persons may self-haul recyclable materials and leaf waste to a state-authorized recycling facility in lieu of contracting for curbside recyclable material and leaf waste collection services. Persons opting to selfhaul materials must receive prior approval from the Township to self-haul, retain receipts and/or weigh tickets that document the quantity of recyclable materials and leaf waste disposed, and submit annual reports to the Township documenting their name, address, quantities of each material selfhauled, name and address of facility where materials were self-hauled, and other information as required by the Township. Reports must be submitted within 30 days of the end of each calendar year for the previous year.

Tie in bundles or place in paper bags

Office Paper

Any white printed or unprinted sheets of ledger, bond, writing, or other papers, including letter-writing stationary, note paper, computer paper, envelopes, and

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WASHINGTON MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Celebrating 100 Years of Bells at Valley Forge - Washington Memorial Chapel's Carillon Spangled Banner.” The 110 ft. tall tower currently holds a carillon of 58 bells: one bell representing each of the U.S.States, seven bells representing our U.S. Territories, and the

Washington Memorial Chapel and Carillon, Valley Forge

Inspired by Washington Memorial Chapel's founder, the Rev. W. Herbert Burk, the Washington Memorial National Carillon developed from an earlier installation known as the “Star-Spangled Banner National Peace Chime.”This initial chime consisted of 14 bells: one for each of the 13 colonies and a 14th bell, the National Birthday Bell. This bell bears a star and inscription for every colony not among the colonies.

Enlarged bell tower on the west side of Chapel holding 28 bells, c.1950

Bigelow, an engineering professor and campanologist, oversaw the casting and tuning of the new French bells to assure that their sound would perfectly match the

Cast by Meneely & Company of Watervliet (West Troy), New York then the nation's leading bell foundry these fourteen bells ranged in weight from approximately 225 lbs. to 3,500 lbs. The bells and keyboard were housed in a temporary wooden structure on the northwest corner of the Chapel Cloisters. The chime was dedicated on July 4, 1926, commemorating the 150th anniversary of American independence. The first piece performed at the dedication ceremony was “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Washington Memorial National Carillon c.1953

c.1926 National Birthday Bell. The instrument is played by Doug Gefvert, who has been the Chapel's Carillonneur for 27 years. The bells are played for Sunday Chapel services, weddings and funerals, and Sunday afternoons April-June and September-November. There are 112 steps up a winding stairway to the keyboard where Carillonneur Gefvert manually plays the bells from a keyboard similar to that of a piano only larger and fist and feet (pedals) are used instead of fingers.

Arthur Bigelow adjusts the bells before the carillon's dedication.

The Dedication Ceremony, July 4, 1926. 14 bells. Rev. Burk appears in the foreground.

The 1926 installation was conceived as just the first stage in assembling a grand National Carillon, centrally located, with a bell for each state. Through the 1920's and 1930's 14 additional bells were cast by the Meneely bell foundry and placed into an enlarged bell tower. Bell size was determined by the state's population at that time. Construction of the new bell tower began in 1941, but was suspended for the duration of World War II. Once construction was resumed in 1950, it took three years to complete. An additional 30 bells were cast by the Paccard Bell Foundry of Annecy, France and added to the earlier bells cast by Meneely. The carillon's designer, Arthur 38 TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP • SUMMER 2026

American Meneely bells. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution funded the new stone tower and the additional bells, and the Pennsylvania State Society DAR continues to fund special projects and maintenance of this tower. Like at the dedication of the first 14 bells in 1926, the first piece performed at the 1953 tower dedication ceremony was “The Star-

The carillon is played using fists and feet (pedals).

Since 1953, the Chapel's summer carillon concerts have featured outstanding performances by leading carillonneurs from America and around the world. Bring dinner or snacks and listen to the world's best carillonneurs present hour-long outdoor concerts every Wednesday evening at 7:30 PM during July and August. Rain or Shine. Come enjoy world-class carillonneurs playing this world-class carillon.

Three of the mid-range Meneelybells

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