Battle at Chadds Ford ~ Historic Chadds Ford Days
at Chadds Ford Historical Society, Barn Visitors Center
Ages not listed by organizer
$10
festival
Families can explore a reenactment of the Battle of Brandywine with twice-daily skirmishes, military drills, and 18th-century craft demonstrations. Children can participate in hands-on activities like candle making and join the 1st Delaware Regiment’s 'School of the Soldier' to practice soldier drills with wooden muskets. A miniature wargame based on the battle will also be available for guests to observe or join.
When it happened
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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