The Brandywine Valley in Southeast Pennsylvania was a major route for the Underground Railroad. The underground railroad was a network made up of homes, churches, and farms where slaves intent of becoming free could be secreted on their journey from … Continue reading
Many thanks to the Chester County Visitors Bureau for arranging for hospitality professionals in the Brandywine Valley to attend a private showing of the new exhibit at Winterthur, “Costuming the Crown”. This exhibit is all about Netflix’s highly popular show, … Continue reading
Want to learn more about the American Revolution? Near Hamanassett is the Brandywine Battlefield where the largest battle of the American Revolution was fought. Brandywine Patriot’s Day is November 24 at the Brandywine Battlefield in Chadds Ford, a short 5 mile … Continue reading
There is more to see and do from now through the end of the year than you imagined. If you are saying you’ve already seen Longwood Gardens, I bet you haven’t seen everything. Every season, even every month, Longwood offers … Continue reading
So much to do this fall in the Brandywine Valley from leaves changing color to blues and brews events to Pumpking carvings. Select early what you would like to do and check out available rooms at Hamanassett Bed & Breakfast … Continue reading
Although we have lived in Pennsylvania almost twenty five years, I am always learning about new and exciting attractions to visit. The most recent attraction I’ve learned about is a Beaux Arts mansion called Glencairn. The medieval castle like museum … Continue reading
Did you know that the largest battle fought during the American Revolution (or as the British refer to it The War for American Independence) was right here in the Brandywine Valley? The British were trying to capture Philadelphia which was … Continue reading
Why not give Mom memories and the day off rather than stuff this Mother’s Day? To help you out, we are offering a Mother’s Day Special at Hamanassett. Stay any two nights the weekend of Mother’s Day from May 11, … Continue reading
Until November 19 enjoy viewing thousands of blooms in a riot of color during the annual Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square. You will be amazed at the huge thousand bloom chrysanthemum which showcases the Asian art of … Continue reading
There is so much more to do in the Brandywine Valley than just visit the wonderful DuPont estates which everyone is familiar with. Next time you come to visit Longwood Gardens, Winterthur the Brandywine River Museum, or Nemours, make sure … Continue reading