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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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PECO Helps Bring the Holiday Magic to These Five Local Light Displays
The Philadelphia region will shine a little brighter this winter, thanks to a lineup of beloved holiday light attractions supported by PECO. From historic Center City traditions to immersive suburban displays, these sparkling showcases invite families and friends to step into the season together. Historic Grandeur at Wanamaker Light Show Since its 1956 debut, the…
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Rescuers Capture, Treat and Release Broomall Fox with Throat Pipe
A red fox first spotted in Broomall back in October is now tubeless, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The fox had been spotted with a plastic tube around its neck, and efforts have been underway since October to capture the animal and remove the tube. It has since been trapped, treated, and released…
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Most Illustrations of Ben Franklin’s Philadelphia Kite Experiment Filled with Historical Inaccuracies
Most of the illustrations of Benjamin Franklin’s kite experiment on the outskirts of Philadelphia are riddled with historical inaccuracies, writes Jennifer Ouellette for Ars Technica. According to a new report published in the Journal Science and Education, those images are heavily influenced by Joseph Priestley’s 1767 account of the event, which is likely not the…
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Haverford Woman With Cerebral Palsy Inspires With First Book
A Haverford woman born with cerebral palsy has written about her experience in her first book, “Wheeling Through a Life of Possibilities.“ Author Lauren Shipman, 36, has moved past every limitation she’s encountered, and now she shares a story of determination, purpose, and hope, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Shipman uses a motorized…
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Area Man Almost Invented the 1st Automobile–in the Late 1700s
A Warminster man is being remembered for “just missing” his chance to be the inventor of the first working automobile. Carl LaVO wrote about the Bucks County inventor for the Bucks County Courier Times. John Fitch was a fieldworker-turned-silversmith from Connecticut. During the time of the Revolutionary War in 1776, circumstances brought him to live…
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Before the Revolution Was Fought with Guns, Philadelphia’s Thomas Paine Sparked It with His Pen
Before the Revolution was fought with guns and bayonets, Thomas Paine fought it with words. Words that were sharper, louder, and more dangerous than any weapon on the field. Long before the Continental Army clashed with British troops enforcing British rule, Paine’s pen and Robert Bell’s printing press jolted the American colonies toward a destiny…
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Montgomery County Home to One of the State’s 10 Most Historic Abandoned Places
Visiting abandoned places has become a popular activity among tourists across the country. From ghost towns to abandoned historic sites, these places are filled with eerie stories about life in earlier centuries. In Pennsylvania, there are ten sites that Joshua Childu at The Travel considers the most historic abandoned places in the state. Among them…
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Independence Hall Closing Its Doors For Final Preparations For Nation’s 250th Anniversary
Independence Hall will be closing its doors to visitors until January as preservation work is completed at the site of the Declaration of Independence ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. This closure will allow crews to complete their interior work in the building, which the park service says…
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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 11, 1777 near Chadds Ford. Chadds Ford was important as it was the most direct passage across the Brandywine River on the road from Baltimore to Philadelphia. More troops fought…
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King of Prussia Trail Project Moves Forward with Major William Penn Foundation Grant
Plans to strengthen Montgomery County’s extensive trail network are moving forward, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. This comes thanks to a $326,900 environmental and public space grant from the William Penn Foundation. The funding will support planning and outreach for the Gulph Road Connector, a new 2.8-mile trail designed to link the Schuylkill River Trail…
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Couple Flips, Maintains Authenticity of Squire Cheyney’s Estate in Thornbury
In 2013, John Murphy, a history buff with a keen interest in the Revolutionary War, and his wife Vicki purchased Squire Thomas Cheyney’s estate – a house and 11.9 acres – in Thornbury for $80,000. Now, after three years of restoration aimed at preserving its authenticity, it’s on the market for $2.199 million, writes Alan…
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500 Miles of Circuit Trails Redefine How Communities Connect Across Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey
On any given weekend, the Schuylkill River Trail hums with life — runners weaving past families on bikes, friends meeting at the water’s edge, and walkers and riders using the trail to get where they need to go. Across the Delaware River in Camden, walkers and cyclists follow the revitalized waterfront to the Ben Franklin…
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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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French General Who Fought in Battle of Brandywine Played Key Role in American Independence
A French figure is being lauded as a foreign fighter that contributed to the success of the Revolutionary War. Marquis de Lafayette has a family legacy of fighting against the Brits, writes Claire Barrett for the website History Net. At only 19 years old, Lafayette was wounded during the Battle of Brandywine in 1777.…
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Ardmore Company Lists Letter Proving Benjamin Franklin’s Influence in the American Revolution
The Raab Collection, an Ardmore-based company that buys and sells historical documents, recently listed a letter written by Benjamin Franklin, writes Tori Latham for the Robb Report. The letter, written by the Founding Father in 1777, will be displayed in the firm’s Philadelphia office before being put up for sale on April 11 for $120,000.…
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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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The Revolutionary War’s Tide Turned in Bucks County. Washington’s Crossing Changed Everything
By the last week of December 1776, a full year before the winter encampment in Valley Forge, the fields and riverbanks of Bucks County felt as cold and uncertain as the fate of the Revolution itself. After defeats in New York City and a desperate retreat across New Jersey, George Washington and the Continental Army…
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