The Brinton Association of America, Inc.

The William Brinton 1704 House and Historic Site

To interpret the Quaker experience during America's founding period:

• The William Brinton 1704 House and Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark, is open to the public May through October with trained guides present, and is open at other times by appointment.
• The historic significance of the William Brinton 1704 House and Historic Site is revealed by:
  • The authentically restored and carefully maintained historic house representative of 18th century Chester County English Quaker dwellings.
  • An unusually fine collection of south-east Pennsylvania period furniture and artifacts.
  • The relationship of the Brinton family with the Lenni Lenape Indians.
  • The impact of the Battle of the Brandywine on the Family and their Quaker neighbors.
  • Early Quaker influence on local and national politics, commerce, customs, community affairs and lifestyles.
  • The work of this Colonial Family which obtained a 450 acre land grant from William Penn, and expanded their holdings to over 1000 acres including the building and operation of several water powered mills.