Patriot's Day and Battle of the Brandywine Re-Enactment This Week

Right across the state line between Delaware and Pennsylvania, is the Brandywine Battlefield Historic Site. This site commemorates the battle on September 7, 1777 when General Washington believed British General Howe would cross the Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford, so he massed his troops there. But Howe outflanked his foe, and Washington had to retreat.

This Saturday, November 24th, a wide variety of activities and interactive programs will take  place at the Battlefield. George Washington (!) will give a lecture, there will be a continental encampment (at left) with soldiers, a gunsmith, blacksmith, carpenter, tours  of Washington's headquarters building, musket drilling, firing demonstrations, and more, plus a 10% discount in the gift shop. Details at the Friends of the Brandywine Battlefield. Looking for a historic home in historic Chester County, Pennsylvania? Just click on this link (above).