Washington v. Howe rematch at Brandywine Battlefield Sept. 16-17
BIRMINGHAM » In commemoration the 240th anniversary of the Battle of Brandywine, 800 re-enactors are set to demonstrate the largest land battle of the Revolutionary War during a free event Sept. 16-17 at Sandy Hollow in the Chester County portion of the battlefield (two miles northeast of the Brandywine Battlefield Museum).
The event recreates the historic confrontation between British and American soldiers at Sandy Hollow, the site where the actual Sept. 11, 1777 battle took place. The event is free to the public. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Free parking is available. The event is presented and organized by Birmingham Township.
During the re-enactment, visitors witness active cavalry, cannon fire, muskets, rifles, side arms, authentic encampments and military inspections. The battles last about 45 minutes to an hour. Several historical figures including George Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette, and Alexander Hamilton are attending.
Visitors can tour the American and British camps; hear the fife and drum corps; sample period food; meet authors of period fiction and non-fiction; play games, shop and more.
An estimated 26,000 British and American soldiers met at Sandy Hollow on the afternoon of Sept. 11, 1777. The night would end in an American retreat. Though this was a loss, this particular fight served to fortify the colonists’ resolve to ultimately defeat the Redcoats in another four years at Yorktown. In a nod to historical accuracy, the British will win again on Saturday. However, Sunday’s battle will end in a British rout, just for fun.
For information, www. brandywine2017.org or search for the event on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available; contact Linda Kaat at 610-909-3324 or linda.kaat@att.net
Paper shredding, pill disposal in 160th
CHADDS FORD » State Rep. Steve Barrar, R-160 of Upper Chichester, hosts a free paper shredding and drug take-back event from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 23, at his district office, 1 Beaver Valley Road (intersection of Route 202 and Naamans Creek Road).
“The event will offer residents the opportunity to safely get rid of items in their homes that put them at risk — both documents with personal information and unused medications,” Barrar said. “With proper disposal, residents will be less likely to suffer from identity theft and addiction.”
Residents of the 160th District are able to shred up to three packing boxes of materials using the onsite industrial paper shredder. The boxes are returned to residents. Only paper, not cardboard, is accepted. Staples and paper clips need not be removed.
Also, prescriptions, overthe-counter drugs and medicines can be dropped off for safe disposal. By law, needles and Epi-Pens are not be accepted.
Refreshments are served. The event is free and held rain or shine. For information, call Barrar’s district office at 610-358-5925.
Shredding at Crozer Broomall
MARPLE » Crozer-Keystone Health System hosts a free community shredding event in partnership with Shred-it, the world’s leading on-site document destruction company, on Saturday, September. 23, from 9 a.m.-noon at Crozer-Keystone at Broomall, 30 Lawrence Road.
Shred-it mobile shredding trucks are be set up in the parking lot and Shredit staff will help individuals fight identity theft by destroying unwanted personal documents safely and securely. Each vehicle is limited to a maximum of three file bins or five grocery bags, and individuals are asked to remove all binder clips and paper clips prior to shredding. This event is rain or shine.
For information on Shred-it, visit www. shredit.com. For information on Crozer-Keystone at Broomall, visit www.crozerkeystone.org/broomall
Dig in at Newlin Grist Mill
CONCORD » Visit historic Newlin Grist Mill from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, for its annual Archaeology Festival, held in partnership with the Delaware County Planning Department.
Discover the rich archaeological heritage that lies beneath our feet by assisting professional archaeologists with excavation and cleaning the artifacts found. The festival also features displays of local archaeology projects; Native American tool making with Eddie Starnater of Practical Primitive; Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) demonstrations; Native American cooking by the Time Chef, Henry Ward; and an archaeology-themed escape room by Xscape the Room. Younger visitors especially enjoy the “Kids Dig” and pottery assembly activities. A food vendor is onsite during the day.
Newlin Grist Mill’s ongoing archaeology program seeks to evaluate archaeological resources and explore research questions concerning the development of the Newlin Grist Mill historic site while enhancing public knowledge and providing opportunities for the public to participate in the archeological process. Excavations are conducted under the leadership of professional archaeologist Keith Doms.
Admission and parking are fre for this event. For information, visit www.newlingristmill.org or call the site at 610-459-2359.
Get Medicare info Aston in
ASTON » Resurrection Episcopal Church, 2131 Mount Road, holds a free Medicare information session at 11 a.m. Sept. 16. The 90-minute informational presentation by APPRISE on Medicare and the coverage choices that go with it is open to all; no selling or offering of any plan will take place.
Now is the best time to learn more about choices and how Medicare dollars can be best spent. The Open Enrollment period for Medicare and related coverages is Oct. 15Dec. 7, so it’s important to have this knowledge before then. Those on Medicare, are about to go on Medicare, or who need to assist a relative, neighbor or friend with their decisions want to miss this valuable opportunity to learn how to be a better consumer and avoid making poor choices.
A Pennsylvania certified counselor will inform leads the session. The Pennsylvania sponsored APPRISE program is free, and unbiased. Individual discussions are confidential, and the presenter has no financial interest in your choice.
Registration is requested; call 610-459-2013 with registrant’s name(s) and how many are attending. Space is limited.