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
Lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my! Remember Judy Garland in the Wizard of Oz ? No need to be afraid when visiting the Philadelphia Zoo. You can get up close but not too personal with the new Zoo360 which … 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
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
Did you know there are over 30 gardens in the Philadelphia area and Hamanassett is within 30 minutes of most of them? Planted so that every season is colorful, you’ll find special events throughout the year for the family to … Continue reading
Philadelphia is where it all began so why not celebrate July 4 in the cradle of independence? There will be all types of events to celebrate Independence Day beginning the week prior to the fourth and running through the holiday. … Continue reading
If you are a Foodie have I got great news for you. From now through October there will be over 40 food festivals in the Philadelphia area and all are within a thirty minute drive of Hamanassett Bed & Breakfast. … Continue reading
The Brandywine River Museum is usually referred to as The Wyeth Museum by locals because it has the artwork of three generations of Wyeths – N.C. Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth, and Jamie Wyeth. But in addition to those collections they always … Continue reading