Colonial Carpenter
ORGANIZATION: BRANDYWINE BATTLEFIELD PARK ASSOCIATES
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Key components of Brandywine Battlefield's Hands-on History approach are the many trades and craft demonstrations done by volunteers to recreate life during the 18th century. Trades & Craft Demonstrations are needed for school tours, special programs, and public events. Demonstrators are stationed around the site talking with visitors about the trade/craft they are demonstrating, showing their crafts, and for specific demonstrations, even allowing the visitors to participate. The Park provides volunteers with the necessary training, tools, clothing, space, and materials (or reimbursement for materials) for each craft. Due to its nature, each trade has its own training requirements and age restrictions.
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About BRANDYWINE BATTLEFIELD PARK ASSOCIATES
Location:
1491 BALTIMORE PIKE, CHADDS FORD, PA 19317, US
Mission Statement
The Brandywine Battlefield Park educates the public about the events leading up to and surrounding the Battle of Brandywine, September 11th, 1777. This is primarily done through our museum & film, house tours of the Benjamin Ring Home (Washington’s Headquarters) and Gideon Gilpin Home. Brandywine Battlefield is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and is actively supported by the Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates.
Description
The Brandywine Battlefield is a Revolutionary War Battlefield that encompasses approximately 35,000 acres
in Chester and Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania. The Brandywine Battlefield Park is a 52-acre park and
serves as a starting point for exploring the battlefield. The Park consists of a Visitor’s Center, Museum, and
two 18th Century Quaker Homes: the Benjamin Ring Home (Washington’s Headquarters), and the Gideon
Gilpin Home. The Ring House was restored throughout the 1940s and the park opened to the public in 1951.
Brandywine Battlefield’s "Hands-on-History" approach to learning means that visitors of all ages can have a
lively and interactive experience. With our dedication to careful and ongoing research, we are continually
updating our exhibits and information.
Brandywine Battlefield is owned and administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, a
Commonwealth agency. The Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates is a private non-profit organization that
works with the Commonwealth to assist in park operations and provide educational programs and initiatives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1491 Baltimore PikeChadds Ford, PA 19317
DATE POSTED
May 30, 2023
SKILLS
- Community Outreach
- Carpentry
- Woodworking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Personnel wishing to complete a trade must follow trained staff in that specific trade at least three times. PA State Background check, PA Child Abuse History Check, and FBI Background Check