EVENTS:

250th Revolutionary Speaker Series  ft. Richard Veit

April 18,  2026

12  –  1:30 p.m.  HYBRID: online and in-person

Join archaeologist Richard 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.

Tickets:  HERE

Battle for Independence: Amazing Race to Brandywine

May 16, 2026

Staggered start times from 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.

Pre-register HERE

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

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

VENDORS:

Rebel Seed Cider

Victory Brewing Company Kennett Square

Old Stone Cider

Elk River Brewing

Penns Woods

Jimmy Juice

Apothecary Brewing Co.

Ship Bottom Brewing

Food Trucks:

Tom’s Handcrafted Pizza Cones

Voices of Brandywine

August 1, 2026

The playwrights 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.

Upcoming Events:

250th Speaker Series –                 To Be Announced for 2026 & 2027

Camping With Continentals –       To be announced for 2027

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.

Memorial Contributions