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America 250 – The Founding Years

Written by Jim Christ on March 29th, 2026March 29th, 2026.

This will mark the opening of our Sanderson Museum 250th Collection (The Founding Years). We have hand-picked 24 items that help mark the founding years the United States of America. Stop by and view these items firsthand and experience the nation’s history up close and personal

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2026 Essay Contest!!!

Written by Jim Christ on February 25th, 2026February 25th, 2026.

2026 Essay Contest!!! 1st prize $250    2nd prize $150    3rd prize $50 TOPIC/PROMPT:  A MUSEUM VISIT CAN MAKE TIME PAUSE Requirements: 1. Entrant must be a current student in grades 9-12 at Henderson, Kennett, Rustin, Unionville or West Chester East 2. Final paper must be 1 to 1 1/2 double-spaced pages. 3. Cover page […]

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Summer 2025: THE HISTORIAN (Newsletter)

Written by Jim Christ on August 13th, 2025August 13th, 2025.
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PCN’s It’s History on the Sanderson Museum

Written by Jim Christ on July 15th, 2025July 15th, 2025.

We are very happy to have had Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) do a great show called It’s History! We were honored to be among the sites chosen around the Commonwealth to have an episode on this program. Click the link below to view the video. https://pcnselect.com/videoplayer.php?id=6368076227112&b=his

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2025 Essay Contest

Written by Jim Christ on February 13th, 2025July 15th, 2025.

2025 Essay Contest!!! 1st prize $250    2nd prize $150    3rd prize $50 TOPIC:  LIFE IS A MEANINGFUL COLLECTION Requirements: 1. Entrant must be a current student at Henderson, Rustin, West Chester East, Kennett, or Unionville High School. 2. Final paper must be 1 to 1 1/2 double-spaced pages. 3. Cover page needs to include the […]

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6 ABC news One Tank Trip: Sanderson Museum

Written by Jim Christ on October 19th, 2024July 15th, 2025.

Thank you to 6abc Action News for highlighting our historic gem. We really appreciate it and the piece was perfectly edited. Thank you to everyone who participated in the filming. Click the link below to view the video. Sanderson Museum features unique collection of relics, artifacts – 6abc Philadelphia

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