Brandywine Battle Historic Site

Located: 1491 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

History

The Battle of Brandywine brings to life the largest engagement of the Revolutionary War, fought on September 11, 1777, between the Continental Army led by General George Washington and the British forces headed by General William Howe.

Brandywine Battlefield Historic Site is a National Historical Landmark. The historic park is owned and operated by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, on 52 acres (210,000 m2), near Chadds Ford, Delaware County, Pennsylvania in the United States. It is part of the site of the Battle of Brandywine fought on September 11, 1777, during the American Revolution. The Battle of Brandywine covered more than ten square miles, or 35,000 acres. However, the modern park only covers 50 acres which served primarily as the Continental encampment the two days prior to the battle. The battle was a decisive victory for the British and cleared a path directly to the rebel capital of Philadelphia. Brandywine Battlefield Park became a Pennsylvania State Park in 1949 and a National Historic Landmark in 1961.

About the Battle

The Battle of Brandywine covered more than ten square miles, or 35,000 acres.

Additional links: Brandywine Battlefield

Brandywine Battlefield Map

Brandywine battlefield map

Things to Do

  • Walk the Park Grounds
  • Watch live reenactments
  • A Revolutionary Dining Series
  • Kids’ Day
  • Tour the Benjamin Ring House, which is where George Washington had his headquarters before the battle.

Additional Features

  • There are school tours
  • Group tours
  • Gift Shop
  • Facility Rentals
  • Summer History Camp
  • Leadrship Program and more..

Photos

Brandywine Battle Historic Site loading a cannon

Contact and Map

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