New exhibition at the Brandywine reimagines three well-known and beloved fairy tales, on view October 5, 2019-January 5, 2020

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Chadds Ford, PA, September 19, 2019— For centuries, fairy tales have enchanted children and adults alike. These age-old stories, endlessly told and reconfigured over time and place, spark our imaginations, teach life lessons, and touch on dark fears and basic truths. Organized...

Bike the Brandywine celebrates fourth year with new metric century loop on Saturday, September 28, 2019

Monday, July 22, 2019

Chadds Ford, PA, July 22, 2019— The Brandywine Conservancy’s annual Bike the Brandywine event returns for its fourth year on September 28, 2019, with four bike routes—including a new metric century option (100 kilometers/62 miles)—that explore the beautiful Brandywine...

Brandywine celebrates summer of N. C. Wyeth with programs and events for all ages focused on the art of storytelling

Monday, June 24, 2019

Chadds Ford, PA, June 24, 2019— The summer season kicks off at the Brandywine River Museum of Art with a full slate of engaging programs and events for all ages centered around the art of storytelling. In tandem with the Brandywine’s newest exhibition,

A thrilling day of Racing for Open space draws crowd of 25,000 to the 89th Radnor Hunt Races in support of the Brandywine Conservancy

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Chadds Ford, PA, May 22, 2019 — Sunny skies and a gathering of around 25,000 spectators kicked off the 89th Radnor Hunt Races on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Supporting the open space and clean water programs of the Brandywine Conservancy, the annual steeplechase event...

N. C. Wyeth: New Perspectives, most in-depth presentation of the renowned 20th-century artist’s work to date

Monday, April 29, 2019

Chadds Ford, PA, April 29, 2019—This summer the Brandywine River Museum of Art will present N. C. Wyeth: New Perspectives, the first exhibition in almost 50 years to examine in depth the entirety of Wyeth’s multifaceted oeuvre. A formidable yet often overlooked...

26th Annual Brandywine River Cleanup set for April 20

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Chadds Ford, PA, April 4, 2019 — Help us clean up the river! The Brandywine Conservancy is currently seeking volunteers to assist with its 26th Annual Brandywine River Cleanup on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This annual event helps ensure cleaner water for more...

The Radnor Hunt Races returns for its 89th year on Saturday, May 18, benefiting the Brandywine Conservancy

Monday, March 18, 2019

Chadds Ford, PA, March 18, 2019 — The 89th Radnor Hunt Races, presented by BNY Mellon Wealth Management for the 35th year, will be held on Saturday, May 18, in Willistown Township, Chester County. The Radnor Hunt Races is a springtime tradition that draws the best thoroughbred...

Brandywine selects Cooper Robertson and OLIN to lead master plan

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Chadds Ford, PA, February 26, 2019 — The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art is pleased to announce it will begin a master planning process headed by Cooper Robertson, a renowned New York-based architecture and urban design firm that will work in partnership with...

Special exhibition honoring the late Phyllis Mills Wyeth on view at the Brandywine through May 5, 2019

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Chadds Ford, PA, February 6, 2019 — Now on view at the Brandywine River Museum of Art, a memorial exhibition celebrating the life of Phyllis...

Brandywine Conservancy seeks public input for new water trail project

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Chadds Ford, PA, January 22, 2019 — As part of the Brandywine Creek Greenway initiative, the Brandywine Conservancy and Chester County Planning Commission are studying the feasibility of a Brandywine Water Trail—a formalized route along the waterway for recreational use,...

The Brandywine mourns the loss of Phyllis Wyeth, noted philantropist, conservationist and arts supporter

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

PA DCNR approves $1.5 million to the Brandywine Conservancy for the acquisition and preservation of 569 acres in Chester County

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Chadds Ford, PA, January 9, 2019 — The Brandywine Conservancy has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to be used towards the acquisition of a 569-acre natural area along the Octoraro Creek in Lower...