The American Battlefield Trust and North American Land Trust (NALT) have launched a fundraising campaign to protect a key portion of one of the critical battles on our country's journey to independence, Brinton Run Preserve on the Brandywine Battlefield. This 72-acre property will be owned and maintained by NALT, marking the first time the organization, typically focused on read more
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July
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September
Brandywine Conservancy Commemorates Key Battlefield Acquisition
On September 11, 2018—the 241st anniversary of the legendary American Revolutionary War Battle of Brandywine—the Brandywine Conservancy commemorated its acquisition of a key piece of land within the heart of the historic battlefield. Complete with the Museum of the American Revolution’s replica of George Washington’s tent, two of the commander-in-chief’s guards along with read more
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September
Natural Lands Protects Important Revolutionary War Site
The 88-acre Osborne Hill Farm is quintessential Chester County countryside with rolling fields, buildings from the early 19th century, and pastures. But this landmark site is most notable for its role in American history as the promontory where British general William Howe surveyed the Battle of Brandywine during the Revolutionary War. Today, Natural Lands announced it has read more
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April
Heritage Conservancy Adds New Board Members; Lists Site on Historic Register
In April, Heritage Conservancy welcomed two new members to its board of directors: Doug Carr, a previous Merck employee who has been integral in multiple biotech startups, and Brian Clark, an environmental lawyer for Buchannan, Ingersoll, and Rooney, PC. "As someone who regularly bike rides past the breathtaking scenery and structures of Bucks County, I want to do my part in read more
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February
Brandywine Conservancy Trustees Approve Purchase of Key Battlefield Property
The Brandywine Conservancy Board of Trustees have approved for purchase a 13-acre tract of land in the heart of the historic Brandywine Battlefield. This parcel of land is the final piece of Brandywine's 25-year endeavor to preserve over 500 contiguous acres around Meetinghouse Road in Birmingham Township, where the fiercest fighting occurred during the Battle of Brandywine in read more
