The Chadds Ford Historical Society announced that a battle reenactment will take place during the annual Chadds Ford Days event on September 13 and 14 this year. Chadds Ford Days is one of the most popular events in the area each year. The battle reenactment offers attendees a chance to journey back to September 11, 1777, the day when the British army engaged Gen. George Washington’s troops at “Chads’ Ford.”

Two timed skirmishes and a firing demonstration will take place each day.  Additionally, reenactors, camp followers, demonstrators and other historians will be on site for all to engage with.  

Chadds Ford Days will also include live music, food, and beverages, and much more.

Chadds Ford Days will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 13 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 14. Tavern Night in the Grove will be a part of the festivities on September 13, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

 Additionally for the kids, at  2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, there will be a presentation titled, “School of the Soldier” with 1st Delaware. Experience what it would be like to be a soldier in Washington’s Army. Youth will join the Regiment on the field using wooden muskets to learn drill and firing commands.

The event takes place at The Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Barn Visitors Center at 1736 Creek Road in Chadds Ford.

Admission is available at the gate on the day of the event—$10 for adults 18 and older and  $5 for children between the ages of 7 and 17. There is free admission for children six years and younger and for Chadds Ford Historical Society members.

More information about the Chadds Ford Historical Society and its events can be found online at www.chaddsfordhistory.org.