Brandywine Battlefield State Park

The Battle of Brandywine, fought on September 11, 1777, spanned more than ten square miles, or 35,000 acres, of which today's park encompasses the 50 acres where the Continental army camped prior to the battle. It was a pivotal battle in the American Revolution, as Brandywine Creek blocked British access to Philadelphia, where the Continental Congress was meeting. The British, on the other hand, broke through and captured Philadelphia, a significant victory for them but one that did not end the war as they had hoped.

You can see the site of Washington's headquarters and take a self-guided tour of the battlefield, stopping at the Old Kennett Meetinghouse, Birmingham Friends Meetinghouse, Birmingham Hill, Sandy Hollow, and the 1704 Brinton House. The visitor center houses a small museum as well as a hands-on room where children can try out old tools and interact with artifacts.

Google rating: 4.5/5.0

Phone: 459 – 3342

Address: P.O. Box 202, Chadds Ford PA, 19317

Website: http://brandywinebattlefield.org/