Chadds Ford Attractions

On September 11, 1777, the Continental Army led by General George Washington and the British forces headed by General William Howe fought in the largest engagement of the Revolutionary War. The Brandywine Battlefield Park brings the battle to life.

The Brandywine River Museum houses American art by the Wyeth family. The former gristmill has been fully restored and the grounds are landscaped with native plants and wildflowers. The museum houses more than 3,000 works of art by hundreds of artists as well as thousands of other objects.

The Chadds Ford Historical Society maintains two 18th century restorations - the John Chads House and the Barns-Brinton House.

The John Chads House is the home of the ferryman and farmer for whom Chadds Ford was named. Built in 1725, it has original oak floors, paneling, and woodwork.

The Barns-Brinton House was William Barns' Tavern in the 1720s. Built in 1714, the brick building was used as a tavern, with a private side for the family, a barroom, and sleeping quarters for travelers.