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SUMMARY:“Destruction and Wanton Waste”: The Impact of War on a Peaceful Valley
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Outten\, historical programs manager for the American Revolution Institute\, reexamines the Battle of Brandywine from the perspective of the civilian population that experienced the engagement\, especially the predominant Quaker community. Drawing from the experiences of a several Quakers living on and around the battlefield—including Joseph Townsend\, Gideon Gilpin and Benjamin Ring—this talk demonstrates the devastating effect of war on a local population by exploring British logistical challenges against the backdrop of the social\, economic and religious history of eighteenth-century Chester County\, Pennsylvania. This program accompanies our exhibition Voices of Revolution\, on view from February 28\, 2026\, through January 10\, 2027. \nImage credit: The Looting of the Gideon Gilpin Home painted by Adrian Martinez\, 2025. Oil on Canvas. Private Collection. \nRegistration is requested. To attend the lecture in-person\, or to watch virtually\, please use the appropriate links below. \nRegister to Attend the Lecture at Anderson House \nRegister to Attend the Lecture Virtually \nAbout the Speaker\nAndrew Outten is the historical programs manager for the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati. Prior to joining the Institute’s staff in October 2021\, he was the director of education and museum services for the Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates for nine years. During his time at Brandywine Battlefield Park\, he served as the chairman for the Brandywine Battlefield Task Force and as a historical consultant for various regional projects\, programs and studies surrounding the Battle of Brandywine. For these efforts\, he was awarded the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Historic Preservation Medal in 2021. Currently\, he serves on the Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates Board of Directors.
URL:https://www.societyofthecincinnati.org/event/destruction-and-wanton-waste-the-impact-of-war-on-a-peaceful-valley/
LOCATION:Anderson House\, 2118 Massachusetts Ave.\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures and Author’s Talks,Public
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