PRESS RELEASE East Whiteland Township East Whiteland Township Historical Commission Thursday, July 18, 2024 between 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. 2024 Whitehorse Village Tour and Walk WHAT: The East Whiteland Township Historical Commission is pleased to sponsor the 2024 Whitehorse Village Tour and Walk. This is a walking tour only of several historical properties, all within a quarter mile of each other. Refreshments will be served. DATE: Thursday , July 18, 2024 between 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. Participants may start the guided tour at anytime during those hours. WHERE: 969 East Swedesford Road, EXTON, Pa near intersection of Swedesford and Bacton Hill Roads. (Look for sign “Home of the Sparrow”) PARKING: Ample Parking is available at the above location. There is no admission fee or pre-registration required. East Whiteland Township, in conjunction with the Chester County Planning Commission, will participate in this year’s Town Tours & Village Walks. There will be seven historical properties dating from 1724 on the walking tour, including the nationally registered White Horse Tavern. The tours are a series of free summer strolls through historic neighborhoods, or hamlets, villages. White Horse Village was chosen due to its key role as a crossroads during the American revolution as well as a center for commerce between Philadelphia and the west. This history will be discussed in more detail on the tour. Properties featured have been adapted for modern use by their owners. About The East Whiteland Historical Commission The East Whiteland Township Historical Commission has been instrumental in identifying historic properties and in spearheading efforts to protect the Township’s historic resources. Although many of these resources are located in developed areas, future development and change could continue to threaten historical sites. Integration of these structures into the community’s changing landscape is the key to preserving our historic resources. The Historical Commissions’ goal is to raise awareness of our township’s history and to encourage the preservation of our cultural character and the physical evidence of that history. Media Contact: David Blackburn, Heritage Preservation Coordinator, Chester County Planning Commission (610)344-6114