Showing posts with label American Revolution. Show all posts
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

The Blacksmith of Brandywine: The Story of an American Legend Makes Sense on a Legendary Day





As we remember the attack on the World Trade Towers in New York that occurred 12 years ago today, it's easy to forget that this day has another memorable place in American history.

Today is also the anniversary of the Battle of Brandywine. It was fought near Chadds Ford in Pennsylvania, not far from the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center. And yes, there was hoofcare involved.