Chester County Town Tours and Village Walks: Advance with the Hessians!  (Bus Tour)

Saturday, July 17, 3pm - 6:20pm

Sponsored by Pennsbury Historical Commission, Chadds Ford Historical Society, Brandywine Battlefield Park, Brandywine Battlefield Task Force, & Old Kennett Meeting

On the morning of September 11, 1777, the Royal Army advanced in a second column east along the Great Nottingham Road straight at Washington's defenses. Led by General Wilhelm von Knyphausen, they were tasked with engaging the Continental forces along the Brandywine until they heard General Howe's guns from the north indicating that the flanking maneuver had been successful. As they approached today's Longwood Gardens, they were attacked by soldiers commanded by American General William Maxwell. Despite the American delaying tactics, the enemy advanced to the river. Follow the route by bus and hear the description of the battle as well as the role historic resources along the route played. Brandywine Battlefield interpreters will be on each bus. Open House at Brandywine Battlefield Park beginning at 4:30 pm.

Parking: Bus tours begin at 3 pm. Chadds Ford Elementary School, 3 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford.

Cost: FREE, Advance timed reservations required.  

To register go to  http://battlefieldtour2017.eventbrite.com. 

For questions call 610-459-3342.

For more information about the Chester County Town Tours and Village Walks, visit:  http://www.chescoplanning.org/HisResources/TownTours.cfm