Brinton 1704 House, West Chester

About Brinton 1704 House

Brinton 1704 House is a historic house museum in West Chester that preserves and presents the home built by William and Jane Brinton in the early 1700s. Visitors tour the house and its contents while learning about 18th-century architecture, art, archaeology, artifacts, equipment, tools and historical objects from that era. The museum displays items related to the Brinton family history and genealogy, offering education about the family's arrival in Pennsylvania in the late 1600s and their descendants. The historic site includes grounds and a visitor center where guests can explore the property. The museum suits genealogy researchers, history students, and those interested in colonial Pennsylvania life. Visits involve guided or self-guided tours through the house and surrounding grounds. The museum operates seasonally, with hours and admission information available on its website at brintonfamily.org, where tours can be booked in advance.