About this Anthony Wayne Portrait
Anthony Wayne by James Sharples, Sr. (1751-1811), British pastelist. This pastel on paper drawn from life, c. 1795 or 1796, probably before Wayne left for his post in Detroit, not … Continue reading
1870 Engraving
Copy of circa 1870 engraving from Futhey and Cope’s History of Chester County, Pennsylvania, 1881, facing page 17 GENERAL VIEW SHOWING HOUSE WITH OUTBUILDINGS – Waynesborough, 2049 Waynesborough Road (Easttown … Continue reading
Valley Forge Salutes Anthony Wayne
Anthony Wayne Monument at Valley Forge National Historic Park. The Anthony Wayne Monument at Valley Forge faces Wayne’s home in Chester County. In addition to his military career, the pedestal … Continue reading
Anthony Wayne by Charles Willson Peale
General Anthony Wayne, after portrait by Charles Willson Peale. The General’s portrait was painted c. 1783 with him in full Revolutionary War uniform, rank of brevet Major General. Artist Charles … Continue reading
The House in 1900
Four succeeding generations of Waynes owned Waynesborough. Anthony’s son, Isaac (1772-1852), and his wife, Elizabeth Smith, survived all of their five children. Waynesborough then passed to the grandson of Isaac’s … Continue reading
Kids Enjoying the Day
These children are on the fence about what to get into next. That’s what you do when enjoying a summer day in front of Waynesborough, circa 1910. Wayne children and … Continue reading
Historic Waynesborough 