Battle of Brandywine re-enactment Archives

Battle at Chadds Ford Weekend Brought History to Life

Posted by George Rotsch on September 15, 2025

CHADDS FORD, Pa. — Brilliant sunshine, booming cannons, and a deep sense of community filled the Brandywine Valley this weekend as Historic Chadds Ford Days returned for its annual Revolutionary War commemoration. The two-day festival culminated Sunday, Sept. 14, with the second day of the Battle at Chadds Ford, a full-scale reenactment of the Sept. 11, 1777 Battle of Brandywine — the largest single-day clash…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on December 19, 2013

Birmingham Township now has its budget for 2014 and $20,000 of the anticipated $2 million in revenue is earmarked for a planned commemoration of the 1777 Battle of Brandywine to be held at Sandy Hollow. The $20,000 earmarked is based on the amount anticipated to put on the event. The board already agreed to spend up to $5,000 during 2013 for any preliminary costs. Supervisors…