Brandywine Battlefield To Offer Free Admission for PA State Birthday
Brandywine Battlefield Park in Chadds Ford will host a free celebration to mark Pennsylvania’s 345th birthday as a British colony on Sunday, March 8, from noon to 4 p.m. During…
Brandywine Battlefield Park in Chadds Ford will host a free celebration to mark Pennsylvania's 345th birthday as a British colony on Sunday, March 8, from noon to 4 p.m.
During the event, visitors can explore the park's museum and General Washington's Headquarters for free. On-site guides will connect accounts from local history to the national narrative of American history. The event will offer a family-friendly, educational activity that connects visitors with 18th-century life and the region's Revolutionary War history.
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In addition, living history interpreters will present colonial-era demonstrations and stories in period clothing and with period artifacts to create an immersive experience for all ages.
Brandywine Battlefield Park spans 52 acres and is a National Historic Landmark. The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission stewards the site with support from the Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates.
According to Chadds Ford Live, Pennsylvania's charter history dates to 1681, when King Charles II granted William Penn a charter for the colony. Close to a century later, the state played a significant role in the American Revolution, including the Battle of Brandywine, fought on Sept. 11, 1777.
View more information about the event on the Brandywine Battlefield Park website. Learn more about the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission on its website.
