What To Do: Christmas edition

Trains, trees and holiday stuff everywhere, and what to do if the holiday isn’t your thing By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times For more than a half century, reenactors have staged George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware — a pivotal moment in U.S. history — and will do so again on Christmas. December 25 is just a few days away and the Christmas spirit is everywhere —...

At Sandy Hollow, hallowed ground gets respect

Reenactment of 1777 battle brings history alive for thousands By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times During the height of the battle, a haze of musket fire fills the air at Sandy Hollow in Birmingham Township. “A most infernal fire of cannon and musquetry”is how one officer described the fighting he witnessed at Sandy Hollow in Birmingham Township during the Battle of the Brandywine...

Living History: A tale of two names, Marshallton and the Marshalton Inn

By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times Martin’s Tavern played a key role in the Revolutionary War and went on to become a central location in Marshallton for almost 200 years. Visitors to Chester County know the area for its rolling hills and a kaleidoscope of colors in the Fall, but few are deeply familiar with its rich heritage dating back well over 300 years. William Penn made the first...