Escape room reopens at CFHS

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on March 26, 2018

Starting at the end of March, the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s popular Escape Brandywine historic Escape Room experience will now be open every Saturday. Additional dates have been added for spring break, which includes Wednesday, March 28^th – Saturday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 4 – Saturday, April 7.

Designed like other popular escape room games, Escape Brandywine places players in the roles of spies on the eve of the Battle of Brandywine. Players are charged with finding Gen. Howe’s battle plans that have been hidden in the Chads House. They then need to escape the house to bring the plans to General Washington. Using real Revolutionary War spy techniques, codes and cyphers, players will have 60 minutes to solve puzzles that will allow them to locate the plans and escape the house. No previous knowledge of history or the Battle of Brandywine is required to participate.

Escape rooms started in Asia in 2007. Based on popular video adventure games, escape room popularity grew quickly and spread to other countries around the world. By 2016 there were over 1,500 escape rooms in the U.S. with more being opened every month.

“We think Escape Brandywine is going to be an amazing way to interact with the historic Chads House and immerse yourself in history,” said CFHS Executive Director, Mike Connolly. “While they are having fun, people will also be learning about the British strategy for the Battle of Brandywine and using actual 18th-century espionage techniques. What makes our escape room different than others is that it is heavily based on history and takes place in an authentic 18th-century building that was right in the midst of the Battle of Brandywine. It’s not a fabricated theme room like most commercial escape rooms. You will really feel like you are in 1777.”

It’s also a great team-building experience for employees of local businesses. According to Connolly, “Escape rooms require players to be logical, creative and collaborative to win the game. Players need to work well as a team - communicating well and working respectfully together. Escape Brandywine will be a great offsite activity for local businesses, and we plan to market the program to them.”

If you go:

Escape Brandywine is designed for groups of up to 8 people to play at a time so is an ideal activity for a day out with friends, a birthday party experience, or a way to meet new people. Because Escape Brandywine is a moderately difficult escape room with challenging puzzles the Society recommends it for ages 16 and above. Advance tickets are $28.00 per person and are on sale now through the Society’s website, www.chaddsfordhistory.org. Availability is limited.

Groups may inquire about scheduling Escape Brandywine adventures outside of the dates above by calling the Chadds Ford Historical Society at 610-388-7376 or emailing info@chaddsfordhistory.org. Escape Brandywine can be combined with the use of the Society’s Visitors Center Meeting Room for a truly special event or corporate outing. Additional fees may apply.