Chadds Ford
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From Bethel to Chadds Ford, The William Peters House Remains an Historic Gem
An 18th-century Georgian-style manor, the William Peters House, rests these days on 22 acres just outside central Chadds Ford in Chester County, but it began in more humble surroundings, in Bethel Township, Delaware County, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Built in 1750, the manor was a former farmhouse on a side road in…
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The Trains Are Back for Brandywine Museum’s Holiday Season
A holiday tradition returns again this year to the Brandywine Museum of Art with its model train display, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. The holiday-themed model railroad has been entertaining museum crowds for decades. “It’s such a special feeling to be able to pass on that joy of seeing children’s eyes light up at the…
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Historic William Peters House in Chadds Ford Hits Market for First Time in Six Decades
The historic William Peters House in Chadds Ford which traces its roots back to before the Revolutionary War has hit the market for the first time in 60 years for $3.85 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The home was originally built in 1750 in Aston before it was relocated and reconstructed…
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British Loyalists Played a Role at Battle of Brandywine in Chadds Ford
The Battle of Brandywine, which took place in 1777 in Chadds Ford, was the largest, longest, and loudest land battle in the Revolutionary War, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. “The firing was so intense that Congress, all the way in Philadelphia, could actually hear the cannon fire,” said Randell Spackman, president of the Chadds Ford…
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A Chadds Ford Visit Immerses You in History, Nature, and Art
Nature and history meet in Chadds Ford, writes Arpita Adhya for Islands. This Brandywine Valley suburb‘s history dates back to the Revolutionary War. The township was the site of the 1777 Battle of Brandywine. It became an industrial center in the 1800s with mills producing gunpowder and paper. Scenic railroads cropped up to transport goods…
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Christian Sanderson’s Unique Collection Gives a Peek Into Chadds Ford History
The Christian C Sanderson Museum, a Chadds Ford museum collection is an eclectic mix built from one man’s curiosity, but it’s also a window into local history, especially unusual history, reports Dan Sheridan for 6abc. The Christian C Sanderson Museum contains items drawn from Christian Sanderson’s passion for music, history, and art. The museum has…
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Brandywine Conservancy Study Offers Flood Mitigation Recommendations
The Brandywine Conservancy in Chadds Ford has released a flood study outlining mitigation strategies that have been designed to lessen the impact of future natural disasters, such as Hurricane Ida, which caused widespread damage in the region, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. “Anywhere there is water, there is the potential for flooding,”…
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Restore Orthopaedic in Chadds Ford Leads in Philly Area for Knee Replacements
When it’s time for knee replacement surgery, you won’t have to go far, writes Lizzie Mulvey and Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Restore Orthopaedic Surgical Institute in Chadds Ford is one of the top 10 knee replacement providers in the Philadelphia area, with a 600 percent increase in cases from 2023 to 2024. It…
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Chadds Ford Plan to Auction Painter’s Folly Meets Some Resistance
Chadds Ford Township officials plan to auction off Painter’s Folly, once the studio and retreat for artist Andrew Wyeth, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Hidden City. The 170-year-old home at 1421 Baltimore Pike borders Delaware and Chester Counties at the site of the Battle of Brandywine. The three-story 16-room Italianate home was built in 1857 by…
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Walkable Chadds Ford Project Construction Underway This Fall
Chadds Ford Township is looking to connect the Brandywine Battlefield with Chadds Ford Village through its Walkable Chadds Ford Project, picking up speed this fall, according to the Daily Times. The infrastructure work will improve pedestrian safety, mobility, and access along the U.S. 1 corridor. A pedestrian route, both safe and scenic, is being created…
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Massive N.C. Wyeth Painting Finds New Home with Grandson Jamie Wyeth
A massive N.C. Wyeth painting is staying in the family thanks to a recent display by Jamie Wyeth, reports Tim Furlong for NBC10 Philadelphia. Jamie Wyeth, son of Andrew Wyeth, recently acquired a sixty-foot wide and nineteen-foot tall mural by his grandfather, famed painter N.C. Wyeth. The mural now hangs at a newly-constructed barn at…
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Hidden Jamie Wyeth Portraits of Andy Warhol Finally on Display
Andy Warhol, as depicted by Chadds Ford artist Jamie Wyeth, is now available for public viewing in a New York gallery, 50 years after Phylllis Wyeth hid the artwork from view in their Chadds Ford home. Wyeth met and befriended Warhol in New York City after leaving his parents’ Chadds Ford home in 1965 at…
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Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern Planning National Expansion
The owners of the Five Star Restaurant Group, the company behind the Chadds Ford Tavern, are hoping to take their popular tavern concept national with new franchises, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Philip and Kate Ferro have signed on with the Franchise Creator to launch a national brand that duplicates the success of…
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Adaptive Reuse Gives Older Chadds Ford Buildings New Life
Older structures that may be neglected are getting a second life through something called adaptive reuse, writes Roger Morris for The Hunt. That process is utilized by some architects and builders in the Brandywine Valley. The region has more older buildings so adaptive reuse is an approach more often seen here. “Some people think no…
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Here Are 5 Recommended Top Restaurants in Chadds Ford
Chadds Ford is known best for its history, scenery, and art, but there’s also plenty of vibrant and sophisticated restaurants to visit, writes Allie Forge for PhillyBite Magazine. Brandywine Prime is a modern American steakhouse that offers upscale and elegant dining, set in a restored 1703 stone building. The menu often features organic ingredients sourced…
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SIW Vegetables Closes Up Shop in Chadds Ford After 40 Years
A Chadds Ford farmstand that over time provided more than 50 different vegetables, fruits, and flowers grown on the 60-acre Hill Girt Farm is closing up shop, and its owner is retiring, writes Jim Graham for The Hunt. H.G. Haskell III, known as “H,” opened SIW Vegetables 40 years ago along the Brandywine Creek. “It’s…
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Lines Stretched Outside as Customers Welcomed Back Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford
Hank’s Place was back in business July 15 at Route 1 and Creek Road in Chadds Ford, and this past weekend, customers lined up for a visit, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local, as printed in the Daily Times. Every seat was filled, and a line stretched outside along its new three-story ramp. Flowers…
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A Chadds Ford Dairy Farm a Favorite Scene for Andrew Wyeth
Andrew Wyeth must have drawn the Kuerner Farm a thousand times over 70 years, contemplating a scene less than two miles from his childhood home, writes Adam Clair for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Karl Kuener Sr., a German World War I machine gunner, ended up renting and, eventually, owning a farm in Chadds Ford and raising…
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