EVENTS:
Jim Mc Intyre
A Most Gallant Resistance:
The Delaware River Campaign, September – October 1777
February 21st, 2026 – Available on ZOOM only
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Join Us For Our New 250th Speaker Series.
Jim Mc Intyre was born and raised in Delaware County, Pennsylvania and attended Temple University, majoring in History. While at Temple, he worked as a docent at Fort Mifflin on the Delaware, where he developed a fascination with the contest for control of the river in late 1777. His book A Most Gallant Resistance: The Delaware River Campaign, September–October 1777 is the product of over ten years of research. He received his Bachelor’s degree in History from Temple University in 1996 and his Master’s from the University of Illinois in 1999. His main interest is the American War of Independence, on which he has written numerous articles and papers.
He is the author of Light Troops in the Seven Years’ War: Irregular Warfare in Europe and North America 1755 to 1763, A Most Gallant Resistance: The Delaware River Campaign, September–November 1777, The Development of the British Light Infantry: Continental and North American Influences 1740 to 1765, and Johann Ewald: Jäger Commander. He is also the translator and editor of Johann Ewald, Thoughts of a Hessian Officer on What Has to Be Done During a Tour with a Detachment in the Field. In addition, he is the editor of the Journal of the Seven Years’ War Association.
Mc Intyre teaches History at Moraine Valley Community College near Chicago, Illinois and serves as a Fleet Professor in the United States Naval War College’s College of Distance Education, Strategy and War Department.
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Pennsylvania’s Birthday
March 8, 2026
12 – 4 p.m.
Celebrate the start of spring at Brandywine Battlefield Park. This free event opens Brandywine Battlefield Park’s spring season and marks the anniversary of Pennsylvania’s founding. Guests can meet historical interpreters, explore the museum, watch a short film about the Battle of Brandywine, and join guided tours of the historic houses.
Tickets will be available online through our website or in-person.
250th Revolutionary Speaker Series ft. Rich Veit
April 18, 2026
12 – 1:30 p.m. HYBRID: online and in-person
Join archaeologist Rich Veit for this hybrid program exploring how new archaeological and interdisciplinary work is reshaping our understanding of the American Revolution. Learn how archaeology is rewriting parts of the era, with new insights, new evidence, and a deeper view of the past.
Veit, a professor of anthropology at Monmouth University and a leading voice in historical archaeology, will share recent findings from regional sites and discuss how material evidence adds depth to the written record. His career spans teaching, research, and public history leadership, with publications on cemeteries, New Jersey’s past, and the archaeology of the Delaware Valley. His work has been featured on NPR, in Archaeology Magazine, and on TEDx Navesink.
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Battle for Independence: Amazing Race to Brandywine
May 16, 2026
Staggered start times form 9 AM to 5 PM
Gear up for America’s 250th! Explore the Brandywine Battlefield with family and friends in an untimed road rally. Discover key historic sites, meet costumed interpreters, and learn how the largest single-day battle of the Revolution shaped our fight for independence.
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Brews At The Battlefield
June 13, 2026
21 + ONLY
Brews At The Battlefield is back in 2026!
It’s our kickoff to summer, a tradition of its own that happens to arrive just before America’s 250. This year’s band, vendors, and brewers will be announced soon, so keep an eye out for updates.
Head over to the Picnic Grove, where the tent and tables will be waiting. It’s the spot to settle in, catch up with friends, and enjoy the music as the afternoon unfolds. Drinks will be poured, food will be shared, and the celebration will carry on into the evening.
Every toast feels bigger with America’s 250 right around the corner. Brews At The Battlefield 2026 is the place to kick it off, so mark your calendar and join us.
New this year:
- No ticket fees! To turn off the Zeffy donation, click “Other” and type $0
- Along with our regular sampling event, breweries will now be able to sell packaged beer directly to attendees. To ensure compliance, sales will be fulfilled through a hold-and-release system during the event, and be available for pickup once the event concludes.
Our iconic location holds significant historical importance, making it the perfect backdrop for an evening of great beer and good company. Brews at the Battlefield is hosted by and benefits the non-profit Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates. Every dollar collected helps us educate the public and promote the historic events that took place in Chadds Ford during the 1777 Philadelphia campaign.
- Parking is first-come, first-serve.
- We recommend bringing lawn chairs and blankets.
- Ticket sales end at 5 PM on 06/13/2026
- Food is not included in ticket sales.
- The event will be held rain or shine. A large tent is provided.
- Adults 21 and older with current photo ID.
- Infants, toddlers, or children are not permitted. Thank you!
- You may bring:
- Lawn chairs & blankets
- Purses
- Umbrellas and rain jackets
- Not Bring:
- Tents
- Outside glassware, drinks, or food.
- Coolers
- Large bags
- Weapons or firearms
- Pets (service animals only)
Tickets available HERE
New Updates:
ENTERTAINMENT: Cattail Bloom
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BREWERIES:
Victory Brewing Company Kennett Square
Food Trucks:
In Progress
Voices of Brandywine
August 1, 2026
Show times will be announced.
The playwriters of Brandywine Battlefield Park presents to you, for your viewing pleasure, a dramatic look at the people and events of 1777. With the help of talented character actors from the Delaware Theatre Company, we’ll share stories of the Battle of Brandywine and the lives of those who experienced it. This program offers visitors a chance to connect with local history in an accessible and memorable way.
Tickets will be available soon!
Upcoming Events:
250th Speaker Series – To Be Announced for 2026 & 2027
Camping With Continentals – To be announced for 2027
Our Sponsors:
We would like to thank our sponsors for their support of our 250th series! Their contributions allow us to make our events revolutionary!
Our Donors:
We would like to thank our donors for their support of our 250th series!
Son, Brother, Friend, Volunteer and Director of the Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates, Board of Directors
“I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.” – George Washington
In Honor of Bryan Thorpe
Our lifelong friend Bryan Thorpe passed away suddenly on September 5, 2020. Bryan was a dedicated volunteer and served multiple terms as a director on the Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates’ Board. Bryan was the loving son of George and Judy Thorpe, Chadds Ford. We will miss his energy, compassion and steadfast abilities. Bryan’s amazing laugh echoes in our hearts.
Please help us to honor Bryan’s life. Bryan’s Beautification Project, at Brandywine Battlefield Park, will celebrate Bryan’s life. The Project will replant trees and plant life that were lost at the Park due to recent storms. This project includes, but is not limited to, Historical tree planting, installation of paths to improve mobility and benches where we can rest and reflect.