Peace Center at Birmingham

Quotable
But war's a game, which, were their subjects wise, Kings would not play at. --William Cowper

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Contact Us
1245 South Birmingham Road
West Chester, PA 19382
610.793.1734
info@peacecenterbirmingham.org

Under Construction: We will be expanding the site with more information, directions, and pictures so please stop back again!

Our Vision
The Peace Center at Birmingham
is an exciting, cooperative effort of the nonsectarian Chester County Peace Movement and the Birmingham Friends Quaker Meeting. Located on the historic grounds of the Birmingham Meeting in Chester County, this gathering place for peace education and activism has the promotion of non-violent alternatives to all forms of conflict as its vision and purpose. The Peace Center's facilities consist of the Octagonal Schoolhouse and the Peace Garden -- they are appropriate for visitors of all ages. Admission is free.

The Octagonal Schoolhouse
(built in 1819) will become a gathering place and education center with exhibits informing visitors of the causes, consequences, and the prevention of violence. This will be done with a short video presentation as well as a variety of printed materials. The Peace Center's message will be portable so that it can be taken to schools, civic and church groups. This facility will also be used as a meeting place, performance space and for workshops. Admission is by appointment.

The Peace Garden
surrounding the Common Grave of British and American soldiers who fell at the Battle of the Brandywine, is a quiet place for contemplation of the consequences of war and to honor those that lost their lives. Wandering through the native plantings will take you by a series of granite Peace Stones each inscribed with a thought provoking quotation in keeping with our theme of peace education.

Peace Stones*
are available by private subscription and help to spread the word of Peace in a very unique and permanent manner. The Peace Garden is open year round.

*For more information:
tod@peacecenterbirmingham.org
or call 610.388.6006