Michael C. Harris, author of definitive books on the British army’s Philadelphia Campaign of 1777, spoke to the society on March 4 about the key role that the Battle of Brandywine played in the American Revolution. Harris said that, although suffering a military defeat, Gen. Washington won in the big picture by keeping the patriot … Read more
Our Lancaster County Chapter has had an active few months, including the chapter’s Washington’s Birthday Party, their 2025 Annual Meeting and elections of new officers, and an exciting summer that includes the Lafayette 200th celebrations. Washington’s Birthday Party took place at Pheasant Run Inn in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and treated everyone in attendance to a … Read more
The Society held its annual Washington’s Birthday Ball celebration on Saturday, February 15th, at The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. A spectacular venue served as the backdrop for our grand celebration, which began with a welcoming reception at 6 PM with plentiful hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. At a little before 7:30 … Read more
One of President Whelan’s core objectives, established when he became President last April, was for the PSSR to have greater engagement with our members beyond the Philadelphia area. The first such event happened this past January. The Member Outreach Committee hosted an event in the Lehigh Valley at Taylor House Brewing in Catasauqua on … Read more
The Move is Complete – Over the Christmas holidays, we completed our much-anticipated move out of the city office, and we are now all moved into our new digs at Historic Waynesborough in Paoli, PA. Our new mailing address is: P.S.S.R. P.O. Box 255 Paoli, PA 19301 …and the street address for visiting … Read more