Rockwood Mansion & Gardens 610 Shipley Road (Enter from Washington Street Extension) Wilmington, DE 302.761.4340 https://www.nccde.org/431/Rockwood-Park-Museum Overview Rockwood Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is an English Country Estate in America. The Mansion, built between 1851-1854, is an excellent example of Rural Gothic Revival Architecture. Rockwood Mansion was built for Joseph Shipley, […]
ABOUT THE VALLEY GETTING HERE PHOTO GALLERY MAP ADVERTISING LINKS CONTACT Reading Terminal, Philadelphia © 2002 Photo by S. Fox Click > Reading Terminal Digital Photos by S. Fox, Chadds Ford, PA, March, 2002 Kodak DX3500 The Reading Terminal The Reading Terminal at 12th and Market Streets in Philadelphia is the most popular Philadelphia tourist destination […]
ABOUT THE VALLEY GETTING HERE PHOTO GALLERY MAP ADVERTISING LINKS CONTACT Breck’s Mill along the Brandywine © 2013 Photo by John Manning. All rights reserved. Breck’s Mill along the Brandywine Breck’s Mill houses the post office for Montchanin, Delaware, Somervile Manning Gallery, and Andre Harvey Studio Photo by John Manning Submitted July 21, 2013 BACK TO […]
Nemours Mansion & Gardens Overview The Mansion is an excellent example of modified Louis XVI French château. It was designed by Carrere and Hastings of New York City and was built between 1909 and 1910 by Smyth and Son of Wilmington, Delaware. The mansion has 102 rooms and is furnished, as you would expect, with […]
Golf in the Brandywine Valley CLICK BELOW FOR NEARBY PUBLIC GOLF COURSES IN: Golfing in the Valley is not unlike most areas of the country where there are more golfers than courses to accommodate them. However, if you plan ahead and reserve a tee time, you won’t be disappointed. There are several excellent public courses […]
About TheBrandywine.com TheBrandywine.com is published in Chadds Ford, PA. It is an independent, online guide to the Brandywine Valley, a unique corner of the world full of history, art, beautiful scenery, good food, interesting people and world-class attractions. We are not associated with state government, a tourist bureau and are not supported by hotel taxes […]
The Brandywine Arts Festival, September,1979 Photo by Seth Fox, Chadds Ford, PA Nikormat, Kodachrome 35mm Back in 1979, the Brandywine Arts Festival was a lot smaller than it is today. Some people went to see the art, hung on a storm fence, and the crafts displayed on tables. Others came out of curiousity, and to […]
ABOUT THE VALLEY GETTING HERE PHOTO GALLERY MAP ADVERTISING LINKS CONTACT Old House © 2001 Photo by S. Fox Old House, Sept., 1979 Photo by Seth Fox, Chadds Ford, PA Nikormat, Kodachrome 35mm This photo looks like a painting by Andrew Wyeth. When I first saw his work, I thought he was interpreting his reality, […]
Shutter, Sept., 1979 Photo by Seth Fox, Chadds Ford, PA Nikormat, Kodachrome 35mm This photo was taken while waiting for my wife to finish shopping at a designer clothing outlet in Chester County. The house has since been torn down and the outlet closed. I like the textures of the shutter, the crackling paint and […]
South Street, Philadelphia,PA Digital Photos by S. Fox, Chadds Ford, PA, September, 2001 Kodak DX3500 Like the song says, “The Hippest Street in Town” South Street is a place to see and be seen, shop for antiques, find bargains, have a lager and lunch at a local neighborhood pub like The Artful Dodger or one […]
ABOUT THE VALLEY GETTING HERE PHOTO GALLERY MAP ADVERTISING LINKS CONTACT Newlin Grist Mill, Glen Mills, PA Photos by Cindy Caponi Taken on Nov. 22, 2008 with a Nikon d60. The photo of the blacksmth’s shop was treated with a fresco filter. © Unica Online
ABOUT THE VALLEY GETTING HERE PHOTO GALLERY MAP ADVERTISING LINKS CONTACT BANJO, The fence sitting horse. July 4, 1978 – February 7, 2002 The following letter was emailed to us on February 7, 2002 by Chris A. Kissell. To our dearest friends and horse lovers; Banjo passed away today after many years with us. We […]
ABOUT THE VALLEY GETTING HERE PHOTO GALLERY MAP ADVERTISING LINKS CONTACT Brandywine Arts Festival © 2001 Photo by S. Fox Flying Bobs, May, 1978 Photo by Seth Fox, Chadds Ford, PA Nikormat, Kodachrome 35mm This photo was taken near the New Castle Farmers Market, Hare’s Corner, about 5 minutes from Historic New Castle. It was back […]
Sightseeing & Daytrips Take in the local sights and attractions…there are plenty to keep you entertained and amused. And you’ll find more charming, intriguing and historic diversions within two hours from the Brandywine Valley. We’ll be adding day trip coverage as time passes. If you have a suggestion or a link send it along, or […]
