Where History Comes Alive...
Brandywine Battlefield Park offers a variety of programs that invite students to engage with history while meeting curriculum goals through exciting activities. Our programs are always presented by knowledgeable Brandywine Battlefield educators and interpreters dressed in period attire.
Available Programs:
Colonial Days
The Colonial Skills program is designed for larger groups. This program features 4-8 rotating activities led by our interpreters. Stations and activities are subject to volunteer and staff availability but may include blacksmithing, flax processing, colonial dancing, carpentry, surveying, cloth dying, paper making, and musket drills. As part of the program, we also offer tours of the Benjamin Ring House, the Gideon Gilpin House, and our museum. Tours of the Ring house focus on the Battle of Brandywine, while in the Gilpin house we focus on the life of Pennsylvania Quakers and the aftermath of the battle. Museum tours highlight a few of our most interesting artifacts. This program will last two to three hours. This program works best for grades 4 to 8. This program can accommodate 40 to 100 students. Email bolex@pa.gov to arrange your trip. Email bolex@pa.gov to schedule a Colonial Day.
Rate: Students ………………………………….. $12
Teachers and Chaperones ……….. $12 (groups receive on free chaperone for every ten students.)
Revolutionary Experience
This program is designed for smaller school groups (20-40 students). Groups will view the museum’s introductory film, tour Washington’s Headquarters and the museum, and wrap up the trip with musket drills. This program usually lasts two hours. For more information or to schedule your program email Ben Olex at bolex@pa.gov
Rate: Students ……………………………………….. $8
Teachers and Chaperones ……………. $8 (groups receive on free chaperone for every ten students.)
Discovery Days
Homeschool Days are specifically designed for homeschool students, homeschool cooperatives, and smaller school groups (less than 12 students). This program features several rotating stations. Depending on the number of participants, groups may be free to visit the stations as they like or may be put into larger groups to rotate through. Dates for Homeschool Days will be posted on our website and social media. To register for the next Homeschool Day, simply fill our the registration form below. Park staff will contact you to confirm your registration and give you more information as the program approaches. Questions can be directed to bolex@pa.gov.
Rate: Students ……………………………………….. $8
Teachers and Chaperones ……………. $8 (groups receive on free chaperone for every ten students.)
Upcoming Homeschool Days: TBD
For Reservations and Bookings Contact:
610.459.3342 or bolex@pa.gov
Yes! Programming is available 7 days a week.
Yes, Outreach Programming is available. Contact us to find out how we can visit you!
Required time for Basic Programming is 2-3 hours.
Colonial Day Program 3-4 hours.
We require 1 Chaperone for every 10 students.
Also, for every 10 students, 1 free Chaperone is permitted. After this ratio is fulfilled, additional Chaperones will be required to pay the normal student rate.
Yes, special tours lasting more than 3 hours with additional programs will have an increased fee per student.
Additional Information
- Programming is scheduled for Tuesday through Thursday.
- Email our Education Coordinator at bolex@pa.gov for questions about the program stations.
- All Programs/Colonial Days/Driving Tours should be scheduled at least one month in advance before the intended visit date.
- Upon arrival, group leaders must report to the Reception desk at the Visitor Center for payment of fees and distribution of tour schedules. Please help us keep our picnic areas free of litter by ensuring trash is thrown away at the proper receptacles. Be sure to ask for trash bags if needed.
- Rain dates are subject to availability.
- Bus drivers are welcome to join tour groups at no extra charge.
- No eating, drinking, or chewing gum is permitted in the Visitors Center or historic houses on site.
- Picnic area is available for lunch.
- Groups interested in visiting the gift shop must make arrangements ahead of their visit
- Contact us to learn more about scout programs on occasional Saturdays.
- BBP offers field trip options for students with learning disabilities. Contact bolex@pa.gov to discuss what will work best for your students.