Christian C. Sanderson Museum
The Christian C. Sanderson Museum, or simply the Sanderson Museum, is a non-profit museum of local historical artifacts in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, located in the Chadds Ford Historic District. It is in Chadds Ford Township. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1967.
A museum inside Chadds Ford Township
Concord Township is the nearest base
Concord Township is 4 miles east, with 13 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 67 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1967
Christian C. Sanderson Museum dates from 1967. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Christian C. Sanderson Museum
The Christian C. Sanderson Museum, or simply the Sanderson Museum, is a non-profit museum of local historical artifacts in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, located in the Chadds Ford Historic District. The museum is located at 1755 Creek Road (Old Route 100), Chadds Ford, PA 19317. According to a local newspaper, it get about one thousand visitors per year.
The museum contains part of the bandage put on President Abraham Lincoln after he was assassinated. The museum also houses the pocket book that Jennie Wade was carrying when she was killed at the battle of Gettysburg, and a number of autographs including those of Sitting Bull, Shirley Temple, Helen Keller, and Basil Rathbone. The Sanderson's archives contain close to 80 letters to Sanderson from Civil War veterans.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1967
Lodging near Christian C. Sanderson Museum
The nearest towns with places to stay are Philadelphia (168) and Concord Township (13).
- 1USS New Jersey
- 2Lincoln Financial Field
- 3Xfinity Mobile Arena
- 4Eastern State Penitentiary
- 5Independence Hall
- 6Longwood Gardens
- 7Lynnewood Hall
- 8Schuylkill River
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Christian C. Sanderson Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadds Ford Township | in town | — | 2 2 hotels | 3,992 | $753K | — |
| Philadelphia | 26 mi east | 40 min | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| Concord Township | 4 mi east | 5 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 18,477 | $584K | — |
| Wilmington | 10 mi south | 15 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 73,512 | $231K | D− |
| Wilmington Manor | 13 mi south | 20 min | 20 12 hotels · 6 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 8,214 | $241K | — |
| West Goshen Township | 7 mi north | 10 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 24,224 | $575K | B− |
| West Chester | 6 mi north | 10 min | 6 4 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 19,591 | $491K | B− |
| East Whiteland Township | 12 mi north | 20 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 14,983 | $637K | B+ |
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Pair Christian C. Sanderson Museum with these
Other well-known places within 28 miles.
Big draw125 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw223 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw322 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw423 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw524 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
64 mi GardenLongwood Gardens
Big draw728 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
821 mi Park & preserveSchuylkill RiverPhoto credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Longwood Gardens: P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Schuylkill River: Emy111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Your questions on Christian C. Sanderson Museum
Is Christian C. Sanderson Museum in Chadds Ford Township?
Yes. It’s inside Chadds Ford Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Christian C. Sanderson Museum?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–82°.
How far is Christian C. Sanderson Museum from Baltimore and Newark?
About 67 miles southwest of Baltimore and about 95 miles northeast of Newark, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Christian C. Sanderson Museum?
Wilmington (ILG), about 13 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 19 miles.
Where should I stay near Christian C. Sanderson Museum?
Philadelphia (26 mi, 168 places to stay), Concord Township (4 mi, 13 places to stay) and Wilmington (10 mi, 16 places to stay).
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