ADULT PROGRAMS

Two historic homes are available for tours. The Barns-Brinton House, was built in 1714 as the home and tavern of blacksmith William Barns. The brick English style house retains most of its original features and is an excellent site for learning about early 18th century tavern life.

The John Chads House was built in 1725 for John Chads, the man for whom Chadds Ford was named. The house was built of fieldstone as a bank house. The original stone springhouse sits on the property. Most of the original woodwork and architectural details remain. This home provides a view into the lifestyle of a well-to-do Quaker entrepreneur during the early 1700's.

Guides in colonial garb narrate tours of the houses. Arrangement can be made to demonstrate early skills such as open hearth cooking and baking, spinning, weaving, needlework, etc.

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Group Size:
A minimum of ten people to a maximum of 70.

Availability:
Group tours may be arranged any day of the year with the exclusion of major holidays.

Cost:
Varies according to group size and tour complexity. Range is $5 to $10 per person. Minimum $50 per group.

Reservations:
Must be made in advance. Please call the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s office at (610) 388-7376.

Directions:
The Barns-Brinton House is on U.S. Route 1 next to the Chaddsford Winery, halfway between Longwood Gardens and the Brandywine River Museum. The John Chads House is located on Route 100, 1/4 mile north of U.S. Route 1.