The Friends of Brandywine Battlefield
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Friends of Brandywine Battlefield
PO Box 202 - (Mailing Adress)
1491 Baltimore Pike - (Physical Address)
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
ph: 610-459-3342
fax: 610-459-9586
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Calendar of Events
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CHARTER DAY
March 14th 12:00 pm - 4:00 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.
CHILDREN’S DAY
May 8th 10:00 am - 4:00 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.
DOUBLE PRESENTATION:
June 5th 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm - FREE
~ 1 p.m. - General Marquis de Lafayette, (portrayed by Loic Barnieu)
He was the heir to one of the largest fortunes in France! Lafayette had to come to the United States, from Spain, because he was acting against the King’s will & could have been arrested. Unlike many of his fellow countrymen who came to the United States to party, Lafayette took the cause of freedom to heart. Barnieu's portrayal, shows his passion for this French aristocrat who risked his fortune & his life to fight in the War. Stop in and enjoy a 1st person audience with The Marquis de Lafayette!
~ 2 p.m. - Alan R. Hoffman, author of "Lafayette in America"
Meet the Author & learn in depth about Lafayette's return to America, through Hoffman's Unabridged English Translation. Books available for sale in the Museum Shop to have signed by the author.
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SUMMER HISTORY CAMPS
June 21st through August 13th - WEEKLY ADMISSION RATE - (F.O.B.B. DISCOUNT)
Weekly camps with military and civilian 18th century themes.
Attention all six to eleven year-olds! Pack up your Haversacks and step back in time to the revolutionary beginning of America, at Brandywine Battlefield's Summer History Camp.
Have you ever wondered what life was like for the American Soldiers who fought in the Revolution? How did they dress? What did they eat? How did they train to be soldiers? Sign up for the Summer History Camp at Brandywine Battlefield and find out. Click Here for more information...
9/11 COMMEMORATION CEREMONY
September 11th 6:00 pm - DONATIONS FERVENTLY WELCOMED
Held at the Flagpole near Washington’s Headquarters to commemorate September 11th, 1777 & 2001. More details to follow.
Patriots Day 
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 27th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - ADMISSION CHARGED
Adult - $6 Senior - $4 Youth/Student - $3 Under 5 free. Prices subject to change.
Photo Courtesy of Helen S. Schwartz©Friends of Brandywine Battlefield
PO Box 202 - (Mailing Adress)
1491 Baltimore Pike - (Physical Address)
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
ph: 610-459-3342
fax: 610-459-9586
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