Historic Sugartown
Historic Sugartown
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Along Sugartown Road in Malvern stands the remarkably intact 19th-century village of Sugartown. In the early 1800s, Sugartown's residents established a school, general store and businesses, creating a vibrant crossroads. Through the preservation efforts of Historic Sugartown, Inc., visitors now experience how people came together to conduct business, exchange news, and live as a community.
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Laureen P
Brookline, MA24 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Trip Advisor for the win! A rainy day looking for something to do in Malvern and came upon this tour. We learned and saw so much from book binding to farm tools to sleds and carriages. We were spell bound! The general store is incredible right down to the smell of coffee. Truly a wonderful experience- highly recommend this time traveling 90 minutes.
Written October 1, 2022
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Adam C
Philadelphia, PA401 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
Sugartown’s early residents created a vibrant crossroads that provided goods and services to its surrounding farming community. Through the preservation efforts of Historic Sugartown, Inc., visitors are offered a window into American life in an early 19th-century rural crossroads village by experiencing how people came together to conduct business, exchange news, and shared their lives as a community. There are several interesting buildings, such as the General Store with an inventory of “dry goods, groceries, liquors, glass, china and Liverpool ware, oils, paints, drugs, iron monger, etc.”; the Sharpless Worrall House (a grand Italianate home constructed in 1860); Saddler Shop and House; the Book Bindery (which houses a world-class collection of book binding tools and equipment once owned by the late master bookbinder Fred Shihadeh and is regarded as the largest in the country in terms of signed 19th-century Philadelphia tools); William Garrett House (an excellent example of a modified “Quaker Plan” or three-room plan so prevalently used in homes among the Quaker community); Hannah Cheever House (constructed in 1835); Cheever Barn (typical of Chester County, this 19th-century Pennsylvania Bank Barn was constructed so that hay wagons could enter the upper level from a bank); Carriage Museum (Historic Sugartown partnered with Chester County Historical Society to create the Carriage Museum, which houses a collection with highlights that include a c.1800 Conestoga wagon used to haul freight from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, and a hearse used by undertaker George L. Mason of Guthriesville in the 1870s).
Written December 22, 2014
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Playswdogs
PA399 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
For a very small free, you can tour some remarkable restored structures that were once a vibrant village in the 1800s. A lovey carriage and sleigh museum, general store, home, bank barn, absolutely amazing book bindery. We almost passed this by, and I am so glad we did not.
Written May 4, 2015
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Stephany_10
Washington, DC12 contributions
Aug 2018
The collection of bookbinding tools on view tell the story of how this craft and art developed in American history.
Written August 27, 2018
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Ellen Q
Florida8 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
While planning a trip of Malvern to learn about the local history and people I ran across Historic Sugartown on the internet. It turned out to be a great tour of older buildings, homes, a general store, a book binders workshop, and a barn. All filled with historical artifacts you won't see anywhere other than a museum. Our guide, Alicia, was knowledgeable, friendly, and very patient answering all of our questions. If you're in the area make it a must see!
Written June 30, 2018
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Cbr00k
Philadelphia, PA29 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
We live not too far away, but had never been to Historic Sugartown. We went for a tour on a Sunday afternoon and were so impressed. Our tour guide, Alicia, was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and fun. The tour lasted for an hour and took us through multiple buildings and sites. Everything was very well done, professional, and authentic. Our 10 year old son thought it was awesome, too. I highly recommend this tour!
Written September 4, 2017
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theresa H
Ramsey, NJ38 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
It looked nice, small. very friendly, they were closed that day but still let the kids wander around. We will go back.
Written October 14, 2015
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padingo
West Chester, PA181 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
Touring the Historic Sugartown General Store in Malvern, PA is a glimpse into the past. The store is chocked full of antiques and has many stories to tell for sure.
Written October 2, 2017
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Cindy S
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Jul 2016 • Family
Small little village with lots of history behind it.
Really enjoyed walking around seeing the older buildings
Really enjoyed walking around seeing the older buildings
Written February 8, 2017
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Ellen E
Raleigh N C95 contributions
Sep 2016 • Solo
Beautiful scenery On drive to Sugartown. The tour guide is very nice and informative. The buildings are a definite photo op but most are now either private residents or rented out The general store is very realistic and the book bindery is wonderful
Very small fee enjoyable
Very small fee enjoyable
Written September 4, 2016
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Historic Sugartown (Malvern) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Hotels near Historic Sugartown:
- (6.55 mi) Alpenhof Bed and Breakfast
- (8.51 mi) Home2 Suites by Hilton Glen Mills Chadds Ford
- (3.31 mi) Sonesta ES Suites Malvern Valley Forge
- (4.45 mi) Hampton Inn Philadelphia / Great Valley / Malvern
- (4.01 mi) Desmond Hotel Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton
- Restaurants near Historic Sugartown:
- (2.53 mi) Anthony's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
- (5.81 mi) The Couch Tomato Cafe', West Chester
- (8.16 mi) Il Granaio
- (5.66 mi) Limoncello Ristorante & Caterers
- (3.12 mi) General Warren