"Remember Paoli!" was America's first battle cry — born here in our own backyard after a terrifying evening in 1777. Join us as Jim Christ, President of the Paoli Battlefield Preservation Fund, brings to life the Paoli Massacre, a gripping piece of Revolutionary War history!

On the night of September 20, 1777, British General Charles Grey led roughly 2,000 men on a silent raid into the Great Valley, catching our country’s troops completely off guard. What followed was one of the bloodiest battles of the war, opening the door for the British occupation of Philadelphia.

Shockwaves from the Battle of Paoli rippled through our local community for generations, inspiring the second-oldest Revolutionary War Memorial in the nation in Malvern. 

• Come find out why the battle’s known as the "Paoli Massacre.”
• Get ready for Jim to bust some myths — yes, including the one about American troops being caught asleep.
• Hear Jim trace how General “Mad Anthony” Wayne turned this brutal defeat into a stunning comeback, using hard-won lessons to score a decisive victory at the Battle of Stony Point, NY.

“Remember Paoli!” is local history with national significance — don't miss this one!

Event Details

Tuesday, October 13, 7:30 PM.

This event will be held at the Schuylkill River Heritage Center (SRHC),
Foundry Building, 2 N. Main St., Phoenixville.

Admission is free for SRHC Members, $5 for non-members (payable at the door).