The eve of the Battle of Brandywine. According to one family legend, Washington “got lost” after inspecting the cannon placed near Brinton’s Ford. Could Ferguson have ended the Revolution? I have different theory.

More eve of the Battle of Brandywine. LaFayette was the "guest" of Gideon and Sarah Gilpin. After the battle - the British plundered anything of value. LaFayette returned to visit the home and family in 1825.

The Battle of Brandywine on September 11, 1777 was the largest of the Revolutionary War. It led to the occupation of Philadelphia - the American capital. General Howe secured the absolute victory - that cost the British the war.