I grew up in this area and went to (at the time) Unionville Middle School when Charles F. Patton was the principle. I used to drive on all of these roads you walked. I give you big credit for not only walking that distance but avoiding getting hit by the knuckleheads who fly down those roads especially when you crossed Rt. 52 near West Chester.
I have lived less then 20 miles away from these haloed fields my whole life and I have never seen them. Thank you for taking us along and giving us a tour.
Thank you for this, Ken. My 5th Great Grandfather Marquis Calmes fought with the 2nd Virginia Regimen and took place in this battle and likely also strolled this foot path. Thank you for taking me to see what he potentially would have seen back then!
Thanks for taking those of us who can't walk it with you on your tour. Valuable historical information and footage from lots of research no doubt. Very interesting!
Oh, forgot to mention that the countryside you marched through, the area was beautiful, and the one who hid the booze from the British, who still got it,****
Some of the roads have changed as has the understanding of the route taken. I’m on about 90% of the agreed upon roads. Others are part of an ongoing debate. Some roads don’t exist but most do. Wawaset Road did not exist. The old Red Lion Road continued past the Brandywine Valley Association, the remains of that road are still there and they stayed on Red Lion to intersect with Bragg Hill just shy of the 2 Ford’s at Trimbles, essentially where I crossed. Maybe 100 feet away. After Trimbles Ford all the roads are correct. But we continue to learn more about this battle everyday! Thanks for watching and the feedback.
Larry, thanks. I'm seeing the doctor tomorrow about a swollen foot. I plan to start the walk but might need you to take the flag! Stay tuned... This year I plan to start at the Unionville Middle school, the actual location of the British encampment on the night of Sept 10. Muster will be at 6:30! Lol!
I am out of town now. When do you think you will go? I probably am not in good shape enough to walk what you walked. Is there any chance you will dive it?
6:30 am. But check back between tomorrow and Saturday to confirm. My status will depend on what the foot doctor tells me, and the time is tentative. Might start later, sometime between 6:30 and 8:30. I'm starting from a different place this year, the actual British camp location which is a couple miles shorter then what I did last year starting in Kennett Square. I plan more stops along the way, too. Want to time it to hit the fording locations at the right time. It's OK if you don't make the entire walk, some British didn't walk all the way either. It's a beautiful trip, that much I can promise you.
One of the most beautiful and historic areas in all of America. Great job!
I grew up in this area and went to (at the time) Unionville Middle School when Charles F. Patton was the principle. I used to drive on all of these roads you walked. I give you big credit for not only walking that distance but avoiding getting hit by the knuckleheads who fly down those roads especially when you crossed Rt. 52 near West Chester.
I have lived less then 20 miles away from these haloed fields my whole life and I have never seen them. Thank you for taking us along and giving us a tour.
theres a little Church down there where they had Tug McGraw's funeral.
You forded the creek. Wow. Sir amazing. Depth up to your chest sounds correct from sources
Thank you for this, Ken. My 5th Great Grandfather Marquis Calmes fought with the 2nd Virginia Regimen and took place in this battle and likely also strolled this foot path. Thank you for taking me to see what he potentially would have seen back then!
Imagine the enormity of that red coat column of 8,000 infantry and their supporting hanger-ons.
Appreciate you taking the walk. I’ve always wondered about the route the Brits took. I love getting lost exploring the area of the battle.
There is another cannon on sandy hollow , similar to the one across from the meeting house .
Thanks for taking those of us who can't walk it with you on your tour. Valuable historical information and footage from lots of research no doubt. Very interesting!
Thanks. Interesting. You really brought attention to this event and the brave men we must remember and honor.
Well done. Always wanted to know the march route of the british
Hello Sir Thank you for a great tour!!!!
Great tour! Thank you!
Appreciate your efforts- hope to take the same walk someday.
This was so cool!
Some of my family lives right by the Battlefield and I've always wanted to see the sights there just didn't know where to go. Thanks to you I do now!
I'm Coming For Ya Georgie
I guess fording the Brandywine with musket, ammo and gunpowder, the powder would be wet?
Oh, forgot to mention that the countryside you marched through, the area was beautiful, and the one who hid the booze from the British, who still got it,****
Hope a book would come out of this walking tour.p.s. forgot a couple of **'s for the man who lost his stash of booze to the British!
From looking at 18th century maps, Marlborough road did not exist at the time of the battle.
Some of the roads have changed as has the understanding of the route taken. I’m on about 90% of the agreed upon roads. Others are part of an ongoing debate. Some roads don’t exist but most do. Wawaset Road did not exist. The old Red Lion Road continued past the Brandywine Valley Association, the remains of that road are still there and they stayed on Red Lion to intersect with Bragg Hill just shy of the 2 Ford’s at Trimbles, essentially where I crossed. Maybe 100 feet away. After Trimbles Ford all the roads are correct. But we continue to learn more about this battle everyday! Thanks for watching and the feedback.
The anniversary is coming up You have to do it again. I may do it with you.
Larry, thanks. I'm seeing the doctor tomorrow about a swollen foot. I plan to start the walk but might need you to take the flag! Stay tuned... This year I plan to start at the Unionville Middle school, the actual location of the British encampment on the night of Sept 10. Muster will be at 6:30! Lol!
I am out of town now. When do you think you will go? I probably am not in good shape enough to walk what you walked. Is there any chance you will dive it?
+Larry G Sunday. That's the anniversary, the only day of the year the sun is in the same place in the sky.
Sunday the 11th at 6;30 PM?
6:30 am. But check back between tomorrow and Saturday to confirm. My status will depend on what the foot doctor tells me, and the time is tentative. Might start later, sometime between 6:30 and 8:30. I'm starting from a different place this year, the actual British camp location which is a couple miles shorter then what I did last year starting in Kennett Square. I plan more stops along the way, too. Want to time it to hit the fording locations at the right time. It's OK if you don't make the entire walk, some British didn't walk all the way either. It's a beautiful trip, that much I can promise you.
Walking on the wrong side of the road there jack.
You brave man crossing that river when its spring or summer when its green!........SNAKES!