2008 Calendar of Events
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February 16 Washington's Birthday     1:00-3:30 PM      Admission Charged  
Join General Washington as he celebrates his birthday.          Print Schedule of the day icon-pdf 
Activities will include colonial games and children's musket drill.

March 9Charter Day                 Noon-5 PM          FREE
Visit an 18th century tavern. Meet the tavern keeper and his patrons who will invite you to play tavern games of the time period. Visit the Blacksmith Shop and learn about the importance of this trade in the local community.

May 3 Children's Day                10 AM-4 PM       Admission Charged
Bring the family to the Park for the day and participate in various demonstrations and hands-on activities. See an operating Blacksmith Shop and try your hand at 18th century chores and crafts. 
Call for details 610-459-3342

June 14Remember the Ladies ConferenceLadies Conference 2008 220pxw
For those interested in learning more about women's roles
during the 18th century. Pre-Registration required. Call or
stop by the site to receive a registration brochure. A registration
brochure will be available online when if becomes available.

 

June 23 Through August 15 Summer History Camp
Weekly camps with military and civilian 18th century themes. Call or stop by the site to receive a brochure or print a copy here. icon-pdf . An online registration form will be posted when it becomes available at: 
                                              www.ushistory.org/brandywine

July 20Presentation: The British Short Rifle in the American Revolution 2:00 PM FREE
Presentation will focus on the British issued short rifle. This weapon was more accurate than the Brown Bess smoothbores and carried by British light infantrymen.

August 17Presentation: Health and Sanitation in the Colonial Period  2:00 PM   FREE
This lively presentation will give you a glimpse into the sights and smells of the cities and military camps at the time of the American Revolution in all its gory details!


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 Revolutionary Times

10 AM - 5 PM Admission Charged
Annual reenactment of the Battle of Brandywine recreated and narrated battle scenarios, lectures, demonstrations, camp tours, and children's activities.

More information about Rev Times  go  


September 11Commemoration Ceremony      6:00 PM      FREE
At the Flag Pole near Washington's Headquarters.

November 29Patriots Day                10 AM-4 PM     Admission Charged
The Battlefield will come alive with military and civilian living historians. Military re-enactors will provide firing demonstrations. Craft demonstrations.

December 13 — The Battlefield by Candlelight      3-7 PM    Admission Charged
Tour the candlelit homes on Benjamin Ring and Gideon Gilpin. Learn about their families experiences before, during and after the Battle of Brandywine.

Pick up a copy of the Calendar of events at the Visitor Center or print here. icon-pdf

Individuals with disabilities who need special assistance or accommodation should call the site (610-459-3342) in advance to discuss their needs.

Revised 3/4/08

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