Revolutionary War
The Revolutionary War (1775–1783) had its heartbeat in Philadelphia and across the Delaware Valley.
Here, the colonies debated independence, and in the halls of the Continental Congress, the Declaration of Independence was crafted and signed.
The region’s landscape became a proving ground for the fight: the Battle of Paoli and Brandywine, the struggle at Germantown, and the brutal winter encampment at Valley Forge tested the resolve of Washington’s army.
One of the war’s most iconic moments unfolded in Bucks County, where Washington’s army crossed the icy Delaware River on Christmas night, launching a daring surprise attack that revived the cause.
In our farms, taverns, meeting houses, and city streets, the idea of American independence and freedom took root and a new nation began to form.
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The Overriding Importance of the Battle of Brandywine Is the Marquis Lafayette
By Bruce Mowday The Sept. 11, 1777, Battle of Brandywine is a historic event of enormous importance to the United States that has been ignored…
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Daughters of the American Revolution’s New Marker at Paoli Battlefield a Reminder of the Cost of Freedom
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) led a ceremony recently to dedicate an America 250 Patriot Marker at the Paoli Battlefield in Malvern, writes…
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The Drafts at West Chester’s Artillery Brewing Are a Fusillade of Historically Themed Foam
The list of brews at Artillery Brewing Company, which recently opened its doors in West Chester, salutes both local and national Revolutionary War history. Bill…
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Licking the British: Local Revolutionary War Reenactor Mimics Battle Formations with Popsicle Sticks
While spring is usually a big season for Revolutionary War reenactors, most have had to find new ways to enjoy their hobby during the pandemic…
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Founded by Hero of American Revolution, St. Agnes Parish Has ‘a Lot of Rich Traditions’ After 225 Years
St. Agnes Parish in West Chester recently commemorated its 225th anniversary with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Charles Chaput, writes Lou Baldwin for CatholicPhilly.com. The…
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On Constitution Day, An Invitation
By David Harmer The Declaration of Independence inaugurated the American experiment with these stirring words: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men…
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Long-Lost General Assembly Minutes from Revolutionary War Era Gifted Back to Pennsylvania
A long-lost original book of minutes from the Revolutionary War era has finally found its way back home to Pennsylvania, and it has been placed…
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Key Brandywine Battlefield Site Preserved on Anniversary of Revolutionary War Battle
On Tuesday, Sept. 11, the 241st anniversary of the legendary Battle of Brandywine, the Brandywine Conservancy commemorated its acquisition of a key piece of land…
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Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust Finds New Home for Jones Log Barn
The historic Jones Log Barn in Tredyffrin Township, having once served as British General William Howe’s Valley Forge headquarters during the Revolutionary War, has found…
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How Attempting to Conquer Philadelphia During Revolutionary War Cost the British Dearly
British General William Howe’s decision to take Philadelphia in 1777 during the Revolutionary War cost the British dearly, writes Patrick Glennon for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Crebilly Farm Development Plans on Hold … for Now
The chances that Crebilly Farm will be preserved for future generations have improved significantly after Toll Brothers’ development plans were shut down by Westtown Township…
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Cold Snap Brings to Mind George Washington’s Encampment at Valley Forge
If the winter of 2018 has left you cold and miserable, keep in mind what George Washington and his troops endured at Valley Forge 240…
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Chester County Briefly: December 5
Malvern Federal Savings Bank Malvern Federal has reported operating results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended Sept. 30, 2017. Net income amounted to $2.0 million,…
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Nonprofit Saves Site of Famous Revolutionary War Battle in Birmingham Township
The site of a famous Revolutionary War battle in Birmingham Township has been purchased by the Civil War Trust to ensure its preservation, writes Jason…
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Did You Know? The Battle of Brandywine, America’s First 9/11 Tragedy
The Battle of Brandywine was fought between the American army of General George Washington and the British army of General Sir William Howe on September…
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Preservationists Fight to Save Schuylkill Township’s Historic Barn from Demolition
Members of the Schuylkill Historical Commission are fighting to save Schuylkill Township’s Civil War era barn as Phoenixville Area School District seeks approval to tear…
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Chester County Briefly – August 15th
On Friday, the long awaited expansion of Route 202 from four to six lanes from King of Prussia south through eastern Chester County officially opened.…
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Longwood Gardens Ranks Fifth Among Most Popular Attractions in Philadelphia Region
New research conducted by the Philadelphia Business Journal has determined the most popular attractions in the Philadelphia region, based on 2015 visitation. Among the Top…
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