07/17/2026
Our Township was a key pathway for the British troops moving north. History of our Country is around every corner. Take a pause to explore, read about, and reflect on the place you live and exist today.
The Battle of Brandywine is often remembered for its troop movements, military strategy, and its significance in the Revolutionary War. But for the families living in Chester County in September 1777, the arrival of nearly 30,000 soldiers meant something far more personal.
Homes were occupied, crops and livestock were taken, mills were damaged, and ordinary residents found their lives forever changed by the Philadelphia Campaign. While the armies eventually marched on, the hardships endured by Chester County's communities lingered long afterward.
"Plundered" explores these often-overlooked stories through records preserved by the Chester County Archives. As a companion to the "1777 Chester County Property Atlas," this video reveals how archival documents help us understand not only where the armies marched, but also how the war affected the people who called Chester County home.
Watch "Plundered" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNL8CtZi9Kw to discover the human side of the Battle of Brandywine.
