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Washington's Headquarters
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A view of Washington's headquarters during the Battle of Brandywine, a battle in the American Revolutionary War that took place on September 11th, 1777. A sign mounted on a tree reads: "Washington's headquarters Battle of Brandywine, Sept. 11th 1777."
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Lafayette's Headquarters
A view of Lafayette's headquarters during the Battle of Brandywine, an American Revolutionary War Battle that took place in September 1777.
Washington's Headquarters
A view of Washington's headquarters for the Battle of Brandywine, September 9-11, 1777. Caption reads: "Chadd's Ford, PA."
Washington's Headquarters
A view of Washington's headquarters in Valley Forge, 1777-1778, a stone house with a large colonial flag displayed from the front.
Washington's Headquarters
Interior of Washington's headquarters, built by Isaac Potts and occupied by George Washington in 1777. The orderly room features a fireplace and furniture.
Kitchen at Washington's Headquarters
Interior of Washington's headquarters, built by Isaac Potts and occupied by George Washington in 1777. The kitchen features a table, chairs, utensils, and an oven.
The Espy House
The Espy House served as President Washington's Headquarters during the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794.
