
We often hear folks lament that the month of January feels excruciatingly long. With the hubbub of the holidays packed neatly away, the hours tick by slowly and aimlessly, making it the perfect time to reset as we look to the year ahead with anticipation, hope, and resolutions for a better and brighter future. If do-gooding is on your agenda for 2025, we have some wonderful opportunities for you to roll up your sleeves and get involved in our community. Whether it’s dropping off a food donation at our upcoming 5th annual Valentine’s Day Food Drive, volunteering your time with one of our Marshallton Conservation Trust or Marshalton Triathlon committees, or attending the annual Souper Supper and Spring Meeting, together we can preserve the deeply rooted sense of place that makes Marshallton an extraordinary place to live. Because it truly does take a village.
5th Annual Valentine's Day Food Drive

Join the Marshallton Conservation Trust and The Goddard School in Marshallton to share the love this February with a donation to our Valentine's Day Food Drive to benefit the West Chester Food Cupboard. Donations of non-perishable food and personal care items can be dropped off at the parking lot of the Marshallton United Methodist Church on February 15th (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and February 16th (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.). For a list of items of greatest need, please visit our website by clicking the button below. To make a financial contribution to the West Chester Food Cupboard as part of this effort, visit WestChesterFoodCupboard.org and click on Give Now. Please type the word “Love" in the Special Instructions section so that we can keep track of the donations and report back to you. Thank you!
Make an Impact in Our Community

It takes a village to preserve the history, sense of place, and rural character of Marshallton. Get involved by joining a team of dedicated volunteers to share your talents and skills to make a direct impact in our community! Whether you can volunteer for a couple of hours or take on a more significant role on our Board of Directors, we have a variety of committees where you can make a difference:
Marshallton Conservation Trust | Marshalton Triathlon |
Events & Community Engagement | Event Planning & Administration |
Fundraising | Finance |
Finance | Sponsorship & Fundraising |
Open Space | Marketing & Communications |
Community Concerns | |
Historical Preservation |
Ready to roll up your sleeves? Email Cendrine Gemberling at info@marshalltonconservationtrust.org to learn more about the volunteer opportunities available with the Marshallton Conservation Trust and Marshalton Triathlon.
History of the Marshallton Memorial Day Parade

A drive down Strasburg Road in Marshallton reminds us that history is all around us. While some of this history has been documented and commemorated through historical markers and local historical organizations, we were surprised to discover that no such historical archive exists for the Marshallton Memorial Day Parade. Thus, Marshallton Conservation Trust Board Member Bob Portnoy is spearheading a project to collect information about the history of the much-beloved Marshallton Memorial Day Parade & Ceremonies. Based on his initial research, Bob has determined that the Parade dates back to at least the year 1879, when Memorial Day was known as Decoration Day. As he continues his historical journey, we invite our community members to share any documentation they may have in the form of photos, letters, or stories from their family records to add to this project by contacting Bob Portnoy at bobportnoy2003@verizon.net. Thank you!
Save the Date: Marshallton Souper Supper & Spring Meeting

Please mark your calendars for the 2025 Souper Supper and Spring Meeting which will take place on Thursday, April 17th. Join your friends and neighbors for a bowl of delicious soup and hearty conversation during this informative evening led by a panel of community representatives to discuss important topics of shared interest for the Village of Marshallton.
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