A Meet of the Hounds
Edward Penfield (1866-1925) Edward Penfield began his training at the Art Students League from 1889-1895, studying with the influential American artist George deForest Brush. Penfield quickly found his own direction, … Continue reading
Paoli Battlefield Marker Tells the Story
The Paoli Massacre. a sneak nighttime bayonet attack of immense cruelty, took place just a few miles from Anthony Wayne’s home on the night of September 20, 1777. “I with … Continue reading
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
The President and the Apprentice – Eisenhower and Nixon, 1952-1961
Thursday, September 24th, 2015, 2:00 pm. Join us at Historic Waynesborough for our next in the “People Who Shaped America” series. “Irv Gellman gives us a clear and carefully researched look at Ike … Continue reading
FAMOUS TRIALS in American History with Jack Ford
Tuesday, October 6th, 2015, 2:00 pm. Join us at Historic Waynesborough for our latest in the “People Who Shaped America” series. Jack Ford, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist, trial lawyer, novelist, former network TV … Continue reading
The Wayne Parlour
This is the parlour in the 1765 section of Waynesborough as it appeared in a copy of Frank Leslie’s Boy’s & Girl’s Weekly, ca. 1880. Today many of the furnishings … Continue reading
America’s Forgotten Patriots of the Revolutionary War
Friday, April 8th, 2016 at 2:00 pm join us at Historic Waynesborough for our latest in the “People Who Shaped America” series. $20 Refreshments following presentation. Marion T. Lane, EdD, … Continue reading
Not Going Home Alone
A special lecture for all Americans, veterans and their loved ones – those who know sacrifice, over there or right here at home. Join us at Historic Waynesborough for our … Continue reading
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