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The George Gilpin House/Howe's Headquarters |
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(1754/c.1811/c.1850) This two story house, built by George Gilpin, was added onto twice, about 1811 and 1850. The house is significant in that it became the headquarters for the British General Sir William Howe for five days following the defeat of the Continentals, from September 11th to 16th. Howe himself is said to have occupied the northwest bedroom where the original floors, now boarded over, were stained with blood. Here, Howe received Dr. Benjamin Rush who came as an American doctor to help wounded British soldiers. |
Houses Standing During the Battle of Brandywine, September 11, 1777
The Barns-Brinton House |
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© 2010 Chadds Ford Historical Society (CFHS) is a private, non-profit, community based, volunteer organization that has restored and maintains three pre-Revolutionary buildings which are open to the public as House Museums. Education programs for schoolchildren are conducted year-round by appointment. Events hosted by the Society include Chadds Ford Days, The Great Pumpkin Carve, and Candlelight Christmas. |
