Both the Keith and Graeme families were slave holders, as were many of their Pennsylvania contemporaries. Today’s topic will focus on slavery in Colonial Pennsylvania and at Graeme Park.

Tonight's lecture is on the archaeology of the battlefield at Brandywine and how it is being used to inform the preservation of the historical site. Our speaker, Kevin Donaghy, is using his investigation to change some of the accepted interpretation of the site as new facts and artifacts are uncovered. He'll bring along some of these artifacts for a "show and tell" and explain the importance of local community involvement in the preservation of the site. Donaghy is a doctoral…

A day for homeschooling families to discover Graeme Park and life in 18th c. America. Demonstrations around the grounds change annually, but include things such as open hearth cooking demonstrations, animal displays, military drills, colonial games and toys, and quill writing. $6/person; members free.

Mary Lincoln was the most talked about, and the most misunderstood, of all First Ladies. Was she a help, a partner, or a devil? Speaker Hugh Boyle will look at the sometimes stormy relationship with Mrs. Lincoln. Mr. Boyle is the President and Executive Director of the Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum and Library, co-founder of the Delaware Valley Civil War Round Table, and wrote an essay for the book The Lincoln Assassination Riddle. Enjoy a continental…

Join us for Happy Hour with the Historian, have a few beers or a glass of wine, and then listen to a lecture on the haunted history of Elizabeth Graeme. The speaker, Beth MacCausland, will present you with some of Elizabeth's story and the legends of her ghost that have "haunted" Graeme Park for over 200 years. $5 cover charge plus cash bar. We start pouring at 6 and the lecture begins at 7 pm. Cover charge is waived for…

Meet “Dr. Benjamin Rush” throughout the day and learn about Colonial medical practices in a presentation at 2 pm.

SOLD OUT Tour the Keith House at night with a guide and learn about the haunted history of Graeme Park! Ask any local what they know about Graeme Park and most will tell you it’s haunted! Our staff and volunteers have experienced many things over the years and we’ve had many paranormal investigators out to delve into the rumors. Your tour guide will tell you these stories as you explore the house together. Bring a small flashlight if you’d like.…