Paoli Battlefield

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The Paoli Battlefield Historical Park & Paoli Memorial Grounds are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 40-acre Park is owned by the Borough of Malvern and administered by the Paoli Battlefield Preservation Fund. The Paoli Memorial Association owns the adjoining gravesite, memorials and 23-acre parade grounds where volunteers trained for the 1812, Mexican and Civil Wars. Paoli Battlfield National Park

In 1817, a stone monument was erected on the burial mound of 53 American soldiers who lost their lives in the battle. It is the 2nd oldest war memorial in the United States. In 1877, a larger granite obelisk was erected on the 100th anniversary of the Battle. The canons flanking the gravesite were recovered a century after they were hidden from the British at nearby Chester County iron forges.

The Battle of Paoli site has been a gathering place to commemorate American veterans, drawing thousands to “Remembrance Day” on the September 20th anniversaries. After the Civil War, the annual celebration’s name and date was changed to coincide with the popular Memorial Day. The Malvern Memorial Parade, started in 1868, is the oldest, continuously-held Memorial Parade in America!

The site has remained as farm fields and woods since the battle, making it our nation’s most pristine Revolutionary War battlefield. A shaded 3/4 mile trail takes visitors on a self-guided tour with interpretive panels telling the story of the Battle and its legacy. Sturdy, period-accurate, split rail and “snake” fences illustrate how these obstacles slowed down the Continental Soldiers.

Today, there are additional trails for walking and jogging in the wooded area and the Park has become a favorite for local events, walks, picnics, and other recreational use

The park is open from sunrise to sunset.

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Paoli Battlefield

First and Wayne Avenues

Malven, PA 19355

Directions/Transportation/Parking

From Philadelphia
Take the Schuylkill Expressway, I-76, West to EXIT 328 onto US Route 202 South in King of Prussia. Then follow Route 202 South to PA Route 29 South (Great Valley/Malvern Exit) — the Malvern Exit is just after the overpass. Follow Rt. 29 South one mile until it dead-ends at US Route 30 (Lancaster Pike). Turn Left on Rt. 30 and get into right-hand lane. Go underneath the Railroad overpass and make the first right-hand turn at the traffic light to "Old Lincoln Hwy". Follow "Old Lincoln Hwy" up the hill to Bridge St. (at stop sign). Turn right on Bridge St. until it dead-ends at King Rd. Turn right on King Rd. until the traffic light. Turn left on S. Warren Ave. for two blocks. Turn right on Monument Ave. and continue until you reach the Paoli Memorial Grounds on the left side. You can park on the ring road. The Paoli Battlefield Historical Park is to the east of the monuments.

From Pennsylvania Turnpike
Take Valley Forge Exit 326 to US Route 202 South. Then follow Route 202 South to PA Route 29 South (Great Valley/Malvern Exit) — the Malvern Exit is just after the overpass. Follow Rt. 29 South one mile until it dead-ends at US Route 30 (Lancaster Pike). Turn Left on Rt. 30 and get into right-hand lane. Go underneath the Railroad overpass and make the first right-hand turn at the traffic light to "Old Lincoln Hwy". Follow "Old Lincoln Hwy" up the hill to Bridge St. (at stop sign). Turn right on Bridge St. until it dead-ends at King Rd. Turn right on King Rd. until the traffic light. Turn left on S. Warren Ave. for two blocks. Turn right on Monument Ave. and continue until you reach the Paoli Memorial Grounds on the left side. You can park on the ring road. The Paoli Battlefield Historical Park is to the east of the monuments.

From Valley Forge National Park Visitors Center
Take Route 422 to US Route 202 South. Then follow Route 202 South to PA Route 29 South (Great Valley/Malvern Exit) — the Malvern Exit is just after the overpass. Follow Rt. 29 South one mile until it dead-ends at US Route 30 (Lancaster Pike). Turn Left on Rt. 30 and get into right-hand lane. Go underneath the Railroad overpass and make the first right-hand turn at the traffic light to "Old Lincoln Hwy". Follow "Old Lincoln Hwy" up the hill to Bridge St. (at stop sign). Turn right on Bridge St. until it dead-ends at King Rd. Turn right on King Rd. until the traffic light. Turn left on S. Warren Ave. for two blocks. Turn right on Monument Ave. and continue until you reach the Paoli Memorial Grounds on the left side. You can park on the ring road. The Paoli Battlefield Historical Park is to the east of the monuments.

From Wilmington DE and Points South of Pennsylvania
Follow I-95 North until Exit 8 to US Route 202 North. Then follow Rt. 202 North, past West Chester, to PA Route 29 South Exit (Great Valley/Malvern). Follow Rt. 29 South one mile until it dead-ends at US Route 30 (Lancaster Pike). Turn Left on Rt. 30 and get into right-hand lane. Go underneath the Railroad overpass and make the first right-hand turn at the traffic light to "Old Lincoln Hwy". Follow "Old Lincoln Hwy" up the hill to Bridge St. (at stop sign). Turn right on Bridge St. until it dead-ends at King Rd. Turn right on King Rd. until the traffic light. Turn left on S. Warren Ave. for two blocks. Turn right on Monument Ave. and continue until you reach the Paoli Memorial Grounds on the left side. You can park on the ring road. The Paoli Battlefield Historical Park is to the east of the monuments.

From Brandywine Battlefield/Chadds Ford Area
Take US Route 1 (Baltimore Pike) east 2 miles to Route 202 North. Then follow Rt. 202 North, past West Chester, to PA Route 29 South Exit (Great Valley/Malvern). Follow Rt. 29 South one mile until it dead-ends at US Route 30 (Lancaster Pike). Turn Left on Rt. 30 and get into right-hand lane. Go underneath the Railroad overpass and make the first right-hand turn at the traffic light to "Old Lincoln Hwy". Follow "Old Lincoln Hwy" up the hill to Bridge St. (at stop sign). Turn right on Bridge St. until it dead-ends at King Rd. Turn right on King Rd. until the traffic light. Turn left on S. Warren Ave. for two blocks. Turn right on Monument Ave. and continue until you reach the Paoli Memorial Grounds on the left side. You can park on the ring road. The Paoli Battlefield Historical Park is to the east of the monuments.

For more information

Website : http://pbpfinc.org/about-the-park/

Email : info@Paolibattlefield.org

Phone : (484) 320-7173

Twitter : @PaoliBattle Follow PaoliBattle

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