It is the nation's premier aviation museum that is devoted exclusively to helicopters. Established in 1996, the nonprofit organization collects, restores, and displays rotary-wing aircraft, including over 35 civilian and military helicopters, autogiros, and convertiplanes.

Voted the 2017 Best Main Street in the United States

Concentrated in a walk-able few blocks, downtown West Chester is known for its beautiful architecture and charm. There are plenty of restaurants, boutiques, and parks to enjoy.

The 571-acre Stroud Preserve is a mosaic of once-pastured grasslands, working farmlands, and woodlands that serves as a unique site for recreation, education, and scientific research. Here, you can see the needs of people and nature in balance as careful stewardship of both cultivated and “wild” areas restores vital wildlife habitat, while also protecting watersheds that provide drinking water for tens-of-thousands of people. Stroud Preserve is one of many nature preserves owned and cared for by non-profit land conservation organization Natural Lands.

Events Page:

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The Battle of the Brandywine (September 11, 1777) was the largest land battle of the American Revolution, stretching from Longwood to Dilworthtown south of West Chester. The battle was basically an outflanking movement, with the final bloody meeting between Washington and Howe having taken place here at the hallowed ground of Sandy Hollow.

This and Birmingham Park are the actual sites of the Brandywine battlefield. Sandy Hollow has a nice view overlooking a portion of the battlefield. Also, there's a mile-long, paved loop for walking/running as well as plenty of free parking.

Established in 2010, the Footpath at Birmingham Hill allows public access to a portion of the Brandywine Battlefield National Historic Landmark. The Footpath follows a 1.1 mile trail, adjacent to a split-rail fence along the perimeter of Brandywine Conservancy property and a segment along Meetinghouse Road provided by the Worth Family Trust. The area remains much as it was in 1777 - open fields and dense woods. An interpretive sign acknowledging the historic event is located at the beginning of the trail for visitors. The footpath can be accessed from a parking area on Birmingham Road, between Wylie and Meetinghouse Roads.

Transport yourself to the 1700's at the Brinton 1704 House & Historic Site. The house, built in 1704 by the Brintons, a Quaker family, is one of the oldest in Pennsylvania. It has been restored to its original state and is filled with furniture and other pieces from the 1700's. The House is open for tours Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00, May through October, and by appointment.

Renowned for its holdings of the Wyeth family of artists, the Museum features galleries dedicated to the work of N. C. Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth, and Jamie Wyeth. The Museum’s outstanding Heritage Collection is a cross section of American art, with a special focus on artistic practice in the Brandywine valley. Nineteenth- and twentieth-century landscape paintings testify to the beauty which drew well-known artists to the area. Important portraits, still life paintings, and notable holdings in American illustration add diversity and breadth to this unique collection.

Regular Hours (April 1–November 25, 2020):

Open Wednesday–Monday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed Tuesdays

Free admission to active-duty military personnel

Experience the Glory of Fall (On View October 1–November 15, 2020)

Find quiet moments amid the graceful landscape and relish the enchantment of the Garden Railway and Pumpkin Playground. Savor the last fountain shows of the year before the Main Fountain Garden takes its bow November 1, 2020.

Timed admission tickets required

Member reservations required, if arriving after 3:00 pm

Sell-out likely

Monday, October 12, 2020

9:00 am to 11:00 am

Birds of Longwood Walks

Join experienced guides on a quest to discover Longwood's feathery inhabitants (free with Gardens Admission).

With a tradition dating back to 1982 and an annual production of over 24,000 cases of wine, Chaddsford Winery is among the oldest, largest, and most acclaimed wineries in Pennsylvania. The wine-making team infuses creativity, artisanship, and technique into every bottle of wine, creating award-winning varietals and blends that truly celebrate our ‘Mid-Atlantic Uplands’ microclimate.

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