General Wayne Marker Minutes Away
This historic marker is on Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue) near Rt. 252 (Leopard Road) in Paoli, PA. The historical marker is a registered trademark of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum … Continue reading
“Mad”Anthony Wayne, Military Hero
Anthony Wayne served with George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette, led the Pennsylvania Line in the Battles of Brandywine and Germantown, weathered the Valley Forge encampment and fought at … Continue reading
“The Homecoming” Marks 200th Anniversary
In October 2009, the 200th Anniversary of the “Homecoming,” the return of Anthony Wayne’s bones to Waynesborough and re-burial in Old St. David’s churchyard, a 3-day event acknowledging that event … 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
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
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