EVENTS:
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
Penns Woods
Jimmy Juice
Apothecary Brewing Co.
Ship Bottom Brewing
Bonesaw Brewing Co.
Bellefonte Brewing Company
Food Trucks:
In the Wake of Brandywine
Join the call to tend to your community “In the Wake of Brandywine!” How did civilians and militia men live before the call to battle, and how did their lives fair after the American defeat at Brandywine? This brand-new event will take you through colonial life in the Brandywine Valley.
October 3, 2026
10 AM – 3:00 PM
PLEASE NOTE: Ticket admission for this special event is as follows: $10 for Adults; $9 for Seniors (60+)/AARP/AAA; and $7 for Youth (12 and under).
Merchants at Muster Activities!
Flax processing
Bobbin Lace
Dyeing Fabric
Herbs
Spinning Wool
Muster Tent Activities!
Camp cooking
Weapon tent and colonial scout – firing and weapon maintenance
Quaker activities
Colonial Games with prizes:
Graces, Hoops, Children drill, Shut the Box, Put and Take.
Militia is called to order and will volley fire at 11:45, 12:45 and 1:45.
Various speakers will highlight the role of militia, battle, and its aftermath to be held between 11AM-1:30PM. TBA.
250th Revolutionary Speaker Series ft. Don N. Hagist
November 14, 2026
12: 00 – 1:30 PM
Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution looks closely at the men who served in America, using extensive archival records and firsthand accounts to show their backgrounds, training, daily routines, and what became of them after the war. The book highlights a varied force made up of individuals who each carried their own story into the conflict.
Don N. Hagist is a historian who focuses on the British Army in this period. His research documents the lives of enlisted soldiers and how they experienced the war. He is managing editor of the Journal of the American Revolution and the author of several works on British troops, along with studies on regimental structure, soldier demographics, and the women who accompanied the army.
250th Revolutionary Speaker Series ft. Dr. Holly Mayer
February 20, 2027
12: 00 – 1:30 PM
The American Revolution was a catalyst for the evolution of American social, cultural, and social dynamics. Dr. Mayer’s discussion of these changes will focus on how the place and role of women was affected during the American Revolution. Women fought for American independence with words, actions, and arms. As Loyalists or Patriots, Indigenous, enslaved, free, or slave-owning – women had a responsibility to themselves, their families, and their communities. Women participated in the conflict in complex and varied ways that reveal the critical distinctions and intersections of race, class, and allegiance that defined the era.
Holly Mayer, Ph.D., is professor emerita of history at Duquesne University. She served as the Charles Boal Ewing Chair in Military History at the United States Military Academy at West Point 2021-2022 and held the Harold K. Johnson Chair of Military History at the U.S. Army War College 2016-2017. Her work focuses on the social, cultural, and military histories of late eighteenth‑century North America. Her scholarship includes Congress’s Own: A Canadian Regiment, the Continental Army, and American Union and Belonging to the Army: Camp Followers and Community during the American Revolution. She has written widely for journals and edited collections, and recently served as editor of Women Waging War in the American Revolution. She is also co‑editor, with David E. Shi, of For the Record: A Documentary History of America.
Camping with the Continentals
May 15 – 16, 2027
TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON!
OPPORTUNITIES:
Daytime encampment: 10 am – 4 pm
Dinner with General Washington and officers: To be announced
Overnight: Civilian encampment till the next morning
Camping With Continentals gives visitors three different ways to step into the world of the Battle of Brandywine encampment. During the day, guests can move through camp, talk with the soldiers, and jump into musket drills, daily routines, and the work that kept an army ready for battle. The anticipation before battle was palpable, and now you have the chance to experience it the same way Washington and his men did 250 years ago.
As evening settles in, dinner inside Washington’s Headquarters will be the centerpiece of the night. Guests sit in the same rooms once used by the General, the Marquis de Lafayette, and others. After dinner, camp life comes alive with music, games, and the kind of lively moments that carried soldiers through long campaigns.
For anyone who wants the full experience, an overnight stay on the grounds is the closest you can get to the night before battle.
More info coming soon!
Upcoming Events:
New Event Coming Soon – October 3, 2026
Flag Retirement Ceremony – November 7, 2026
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.