Have your kids ever wondered how George Washington and Benjamin Franklin spent their childhood summers? Rates Booking before 4/25/2020: Kids - Ages 7+: $300 Booking after 4/25/2020: Kids - Ages 7+: $325 Duration 1 Week About At the Chadds Ford Historical Society, we bring the past to life with our new week-long summer camp. During this incredible experience, our campers will practice colonial chores, learn about colonial fashion, cook over a hearth, and try their hand in an 18th century trade. All of this will take place at the Historical Society, located right off Route 1 on Creek Road, using our three historic sites and our unique collection of artifacts. Do I need a reservation? Yes, an advance reservation is necessary, but you can book online easily by clicking the "Select a Date" button.

Learn about unexplored aspects of early American history and culture! Rates Admission (CFHS Member): $15 Admission (Non-Member): $20 Please note this is a 21+ event Duration 2 Hours About Events Colonial Courtship & Victorian Liberty and Libation Very Superstitious Art Of The Book Join us for The Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Tavern Nights: a Friday evening gathering (not a lecture!) exclusively for adults that focuses on unexplored aspects of early American history and culture. Guests will experience history with hands-on activities, food and drink tastings, demonstrations, and more. Tavern Nights takes place at the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Barns Brinton House, a historic 1714 tavern, located next to the Chaddsford Winery at 630 Baltimore Pike. Admission is $20 for non-members and $15 for members. Tickets must be purchased in advance over the phone, in person or online as space is limited. All attendees must be 21 and older.

Escape Brandywine is a new historically immersive escape room presented by Chadds Ford Historical Society!* Rates Person: $28 Private Party (Up to 10 People): $280 All Ages Welcome Duration 1 hour & 30 minutes About Escape Brandywine is a new historically immersive escape room presented by Chadds Ford Historical Society. Your experience is set inside John Chads House, c.1725 historic home located alongside of the Battle of Brandywine. Escape Brandywine places visitors into the roles of spies on the eve of the Battle of Brandywine, and charges them with finding General Howe's battle plans that have been hidden inside the Chads House for safe keeping. Using real Revolutionary War spy techniques, codes and ciphers, players will have 60 minutes to solve puzzles that will allow them to locate the battle plans and escape the house to deliver the plans to George Washington! You'll be "locked" inside the Chads House with your wit, teamwork, and knowledge (and maybe even some escape room experience) to help you. Please be mindful, this is a historic house - there is no need to force anything or break anything, but you do need to be curious and explore. There will be a CFHS team member in the room with you in case of emergency or to give you a clue or two, if needed. For safety reasons, one door of the Chads House will remain unlocked. Leaving through that door is for emergencies only. To win the game you must find the key to unlock the front door of the House. If you use the emergency exit, you will not be allowed back in to complete the game. Do I need a reservation? Yes, an advance reservation is necessary, but you can book online easily by clicking the "Select a Date" button. We do not take walk-ins. All escape room events must be scheduled online in advance up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled time slot. If you don't see an event time that suits you, you can email us What can I bring (or NOT bring) into the escape room? Players are not permitted to use outside tools or technology to assist with solving the puzzles. This means no cell phone use, outside tools or flashlights. Remember, this takes experience to place in 1777 – these things did not exist! Use of these tools constitutes forfeiture of the game for your entire group and the game will cease immediately. Come as you are - no baggage needed! We ask that you refrain from bringing large bags or backpacks to the event. There will be an area for you to stash your small personal belongings (purses, phones, etc.) at the John Chad House, however, please only bring essentials. Also, please NO food or drink. You only need to bring your best wits and puzzle-solving ability. All items needed for solving the puzzles will be included in the room. Wear anything you are comfortable in, however, you may be squatting down or getting on your knees to look under or to get a closer look at something. If you wear reading glasses, bringing them along would be recommended. Are there age limitations to participate? You can purchase tickets for anyone, however, the recommended age for participating is 16 and older. There is not inappropriate material, however, participants should be mindful and respectful of the historic nature of the site and the complexity of the puzzles involved.

Get your children to learn about history and play at the same time! Rates Booking before 4/25/2020: Kids - Ages 7+: $300 Booking after 4/25/2020: Kids - Ages 7+: $325 Duration 1 Week About From the earliest days of the Colonies through the American Revolution, from the Civil War to Civil Rights, the changes that took place for all Americans have had a major impact on our girls’ lives today. Camp activities will include dress-up, woodworking, sewing, quill pen writing, Colonial games, weaving, baking, candle making, cooking, both outdoor and indoor activities and more! Your child can bring along their favorite doll to play and learn American History through the eyes of Kaya (1764), Felicity (1774), Josefina (1824), Kirsten (1854), Addy (1864), Samantha (1904), Kit (1934), Nanea (1941), Molly (1944), Melody (1964), and Julie (1974). Do I need a reservation? Yes, an advance reservation is necessary, but you can book online easily by clicking the "Select a Date" button.