245th Battle of Brandywine 359

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245th Battle of Brandywine 359
245th Battle of Brandywine 359

On September 11, 1777, the peaceful tranquility of the Chester County countryside was shattered by the sounds of heavy musket and cannon fire at Sandy Hollow Park (now located at South New St and Birmingham Roads in Birmingham Township). With an estimated 26,000 soldiers fighting that day, this was the largest land engagement of the Revolution.

2022 marks 245 years since the Battle. In commemoration, the weekend of Sept 24 and 25 will feature a two-day re-enactment event at Sandy Hollow Heritage Park, Birmingham Township with troops movements following the original path on Thornbury Farm- Thornbury Township. “Brandywine 2022, will be a major historical event in this region having over 1,000 re-enactor soldiers and camp followers” said Randell Spackman- Chair of Brandywine 2022. “ In 2017 we had visitors from 27 states and 4 countries come see the Battle” Sandy Hollow Heritage Park and Thornbury Farm is one site within the large Brandywine Battlefield where significant combat took place. It is not often that a Rev War re-enactment occurs on the same land where its battle occurred. The event strives to make community and national history come alive, allowing people 245 years later to witness firsthand parts of this major Battle that occurred on Sept 11, 1777.

In addition to battle re-enactments, camps of both armies will be open for inspection by the public. Historical interpreters portraying George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette, and Alexander Hamilton will be conversing with visitors. Sutlers will be selling time-appropriate goods. Colonial games for children will be played. There will also be a performance element, including singers from area schools and organizations. Artists and authors will also be taking part. Artist, Adrian Martinez, creates paintings with historical themes and has just completed a painting of Lafayette. Authors Gene Pisasale and Bruce Mowday have both written on local history. Mowday wrote a book the Battle of Brandywine and most recently released the book ‘Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero’.

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Taken on: September 24, 2022
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