Around Town Aug. 31

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 31, 2023

Story Time in Enchanted Woods at Winterthur on Sept. 7 and 21.

• It’s story time. Winterthur offers two story times in September for its Story Time in Enchanted Woods. Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. On Sept. 7 the story is Pond Circle by Betsy Franco, and on Sept. 21 it’s Because of an Acorn by Lola and Adam Schaefer.

• As National Suicide Prevention Week draws near, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is teaming up with the Suicide Prevention Alliance to raise awareness and provide free education to the community. On Sept. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m., the Lionville Community YMCA will host Govan A. Martin III, executive director and founder of the Suicide Prevention Alliance. Martin will conduct a free training session for the community, teaching attendees about common causes of suicide, potential warning signs, and how to get help to prevent deaths by suicide. According to the Suicide Prevention Alliance, thousands of Americans are trained to become Gatekeepers each year. Gatekeepers can be anyone from the community – friends, family members, first responders, community leaders, and more. To learn about the Suicide Prevention Training on Sep 7, visit https://ymcagbw.org/events/question-persuade-refer-suicide-prevention-training.

Get involved in an archeological dig at Newlin Grist Mill on Saturday, Sept. 9.

• Visit historic Newlin Grist Mill on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for its annual Archaeology Festival, held in partnership with the Delaware County Planning Department. Discover the rich archaeological heritage that lies beneath our feet by assisting professional archaeologists with excavation and cleaning the artifacts we find. Younger visitors will especially enjoy the “Kids’ Dig” and pottery assembly activities. Food vendors will be onsite during the day, as well. Admission to the event is free; parking is $5 per car. A complimentary shuttle bus will be available throughout the day to transport visitors between the event parking area and the Visitor Center. For more information, visit www.newlingristmill.org or call the site at 610-459-2359.

• The Brandywine Battlefield Park will hold its Remembrance Day ceremony at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11. The event honors the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 1777, Battle of Brandywine, the largest land battle of the American War of Independence. An estimated 400 American, British, and German Hessian forces were killed in combat that day.

A colonial battle reenactment is planned for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16 and 17 at the Chadds Ford Historical Society.

• Also, to commemorate the Battle of Brandywine, the Chadds Ford Historical Society will hold its Battle of Chadds Ford on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include battle reenactments twice daily, soldiers performing military drills, and battlefield encampments demonstrating life in the 18^th century. Get a glimpse of what it was like to be a woman following General Washington’s army as a “Camp Follower.” Observe some of the daily tasks that these women provided for the soldiers. Admission is available at the gate on the day of the event. The cost is $10 for adults 18 and older, $5 for children 7 – 17, and free for ages 6 years and under and CFHS members (please show your membership card). Go here for more information.

• The Brandywine Conservancy’s “Bike the Brandywine” is back for its sixth year on Saturday, Sept. 23. Cyclists can choose between three scenic route options that travel along some of the most picturesque roads in the Brandywine Creek Greenway and the surrounding Chester County countryside. Proceeds from the ride benefit the clean water and open space programs of the Brandywine Conservancy. Each loop will start and end at the Chadds Ford Historical Society at 1736 N. Creek Road, Chadds Ford. Well-provisioned rest stops will be available every 10-20 miles, depending on the route. The event concludes with a free lunch at the Chadds Ford Historical Society for all participants. The event will take place rain or shine from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Advance registration is $55 per rider. To learn more and register, visit www.BikeTheBrandywine.org.