Chester County's Brandywine Valley

11/12/2024

Have you started your Holiday shopping yet? Support local businesses and in Chester County. Visit our Holiday Shopping page for over 60 special deals & offers 🎁: BrandywineValley.com/Holiday-Shopping

11/11/2024

Honoring & thanking all who have served our great country. Happy Veterans Day 🫡🇺🇸
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Bottom Left Image: Brandywine Guard back in the mid-1800s.
(Photo credited to Chester County History Center

Bottom Right Image: The National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge National Historical Park. The Arch commemorates the arrival of the Continental Army at Valley Forge in 1777, and the challenges that these first veterans of the United States overcame that winter. 📸 Photo by instagram.com/photolope

11/08/2024

You know when you book a meeting, wedding, room block or just stop in for a meal at The Desmond Hotel Malvern you are getting THE BEST! Congratulations to the whole team for this amazing award and recognition from Hilton. We are proud to have you located here in Chester County's Brandywine Valley.

Learn more: https://www.desmondgv.com/make-it-right-award/

11/07/2024

🎅The holidays are right around the corner, and if you’re ready to dive into the Christmas spirit a little early, head over to Sleigh Bar in Downtown West Chester, PA! Located on the second floor of Slow Hand West Chester, this festive spot is decked out in full holiday glory.

30 N. Church St, West Chester, PA 19380.
For hours, menus, and more info visit slowhand-wc.com

Video by Places with the Peoples

11/06/2024

The holidays at the Brandywine Museum of Art arrive early this year, with the Brandywine Railroad exhibit opening on November 16! New this year is a new "Miniature Wyeths" exhibition, featuring two additional train displays. 🚂
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🎁 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺.
• Brandywine Railroad & Minature Wyeth Exhibit: Nov 16 - Jan 5
• Breakfast with Trains: Nov 24, Dec 7, Jan 2
• Holiday Critter Sale: Nov 21 - 24
• The Polar Express Pajama Night: Dec 4
• Children's Holiday Party: Dec 11
• Holiday Choral Concert: Dec 15

Plan a getaway and make reservations at a nearby hotel or bed & breakfast. Visit Brandywinevalley.com/accommodations

11/05/2024

🌳 A great look by Chester County PRESS into just how big the opening of Longwood Gardens' Reimagined is going to be. 🌱

Preview tour unveils beauty, functionality of $250 million project.

11/05/2024

It’s National Candy Day! Chester County is very sweeet, with a bunch of incredible and one-of-a-kind sweet shops scattered all over. Check out our top picks, map out a candy trail, and get ready for a sugar-fueled adventure! 😃🍬

Candy brings out the children in us all and memories of our favorite treats. The expression “like a kid in a candy shop” says it all as there is such a thrill to see, smell and taste delectable chocolates and other confections. Fine chocolates, fudge, and old-fashioned candies of all s...

11/04/2024

🎨 Art enthusiasts, there is only 20 days left until the Wyeth Studio Tours close for the season! Step right in and explore the vibrant world of famed artists Andrew & N.C. Wyeth. The Brandywine Museum of Art offers a fantastic guided tour of the studios, Andrew's home, and Kuerner Farm (on select days) until November 24. Learn more and get a video peek at https://ccounty.news/WyethST.

11/01/2024

Hello, November! There's so much to look forward to this month. We’re excited for the grand opening of the Longwood Gardens Reimagined project, the stunningly decorated Holiday Chateaus, festive Main Street window contests, holiday parades, and so much more! Be sure to follow along with us each week to see what exciting events are coming up.

You can also visit brandywinevalley.com/events for full listings.

10/30/2024

Check out what's coming up for the first November weekend in Chester County, PA & the Brandywine Valley! For full information and listings visit Brandywinevalley.com/events
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FRI, NOV 1 - SUN, NOV 3
• Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center's "Yellow Brick Road": Fri
• Chaddsford Winery's Adult Trick or Treat: Sat
• Historic Sugartown Shindig: Sat
• The Mushroom Cap Half Marathon: Sat
• Nature Play Day at Mt. Cuba Center: Sat
• The Lights: Sat (CANCELLED)
• Free First Sunday at Brandywine Museum of Art: Sun
• Good Food Fest at Kimberton Fair Grounds: Sun
• West Chester Railroad's History Train: Sun

10/29/2024

1906 Restaurant at Longwood Gardens has ReOPENED in its stunning new location overlooking the Main Fountain Garden. Enjoy an incredible seasonal dining experience led by their new Executive Chef George Murkowicz, featuring an inspired menu of fresh, flavorful dishes.

Whether you come to explore the gardens or celebrate a special occasion, it’s a fantastic location for fine dining. For details and reservations, visit longwoodgardens.org/1906.

Images by Michelle Cope

10/29/2024

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ The anticipated 9th Annual Mushroom Cap Half Marathon & 5 Miler will take place this Saturday, November 2nd, offering participants a unique opportunity to explore the scenic and historical roads of Southern Chester County 🏃

The race begins at 8:00 AM on Birch Street in the heart of Kennett Square, known as the Mushroom Capital of the World. To register:

Chester County's premier Half Marathon and Relay.

10/28/2024

Trees are an intrinsic part of the Brandywine Valley landscape. Even the name Pennsylvania, translated as “Penn’s Woods,” speaks to this heritage. Here are a few fun things to do in the woods during a weekend getaway in Chester County's Brandywine Valley 🍂

Trees are an intrinsic part of the Brandywine Valley landscape. Even the name Pennsylvania, translated as “Penn’s Woods,” speaks to this heritage. In fact. So many gardens, arboretums and botanical treasures populate the greater Philadelphia region, that is has earned the monike...

10/28/2024

Even during this dry season the leaves are showcasing some beautiful colors. Happy Monday! 🍂

Photo by Ed Harding at French Creek State Park

10/25/2024

Book now for Peter Panto at People's Light! Make it a getaway weekend and imagine another day in the Chester County at brandywinevalley.com/