Cheap Things To Do in Thornton, Pennsylvania

Milling community with active 1704 water- wheel powered grist mill, 1739 miller's home, log cabin, and active forge. Hiking trout ... More on BrandywineCVB.org

This 150 acre preserve puts a focus on education and environmental appreciation, shares the history of the 1704 water-powered mill, and offers a variety of recreational pursuits. A special treat is... More on DogFriendly.com

ThorntonPaintball.com was founded back in 2002 and it was designed for teenagers to have a safe place to play paintball. It provides a safe environment where kids and adults can play paintball without ... More on Warpig.com

A full service gallery specializing in Wyeth. Open 7 days a week featuring art works by regional, national ... More on BrandywineCVB.org

Great wines! I love the Spiced Apple Wine, which tastes like apple pie in a bottle. Lovely setting with out... More on TripAdvisor

Inscription. Welcome to the Barnes-Brinton House, built in 1714 by William Barnes for use as a tavern and private home. The Chadds Ford Historical Society purchased this handsome brick building in ... More on HMDB

Early tavern authentically restored as a living history museum. Open May 1-September 25. Hours noon-5pm, weekends ... More on BrandywineCVB.org

overview: Original manuscripts, rare books, and related items documenting history of American business and ... More on MuseumStuff.com

Upon arriving at Hagley Museum you will head to the visitor center to purchase a ticket to the property. More on igougo

This is the 1725 home of the farmer and ferryman for whom the town, Chadds Ford, was named. Hours ... More on BrandywineCVB.org

Inscription. At the time of the battle [of Brandywine], Gideon Gilpin, a Quaker farmer, lived here with his wife and six children. Gideon Gilpin owned 130 acres of farm land. After the battle, foraging soldiers plundered the property. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The Great Trail of the Minquas or Susquehanna Indians from the Susquehanna to the Schuylkill crossed the present road about this point. It was the path prior to 1670 for their conquest of the Lenni-Lenape or Delaware ... More on HMDB

Inscription. More than any individual in his time, Christian Sanderson focused attention on the Battle of Brandywine, September 11, 1777. He and his mother lived in Washingtons Headquarters, 1906-1922, where they entertained thousands ... More on HMDB