1886 - 1923
The Scenic Railway, an early version of a roller coaster.
The Soda & Ice Cream Stand, which served Hires Root Beer and Coca-Cola.
The Pool Hall - note the sign in the upper left-hand corner which reads: 'Game Open To All'.
We are a group dedicated to the preservation of Brandywine Springs Amusement Park, an early 20th Century amusement park in Wilmington, Delaware.
We have meetings once a month at The Cedars United Methodist Church, Maple and Harrison Avenues, The Cedars (off of Route 41). Please come and join us!
September 10, October 8, November 12 and December 3
We're always looking for new members, so why not consider joining? Membership includes a subscription to our quarterly newsletter, invitations to meetings and digs, and social activities throughout the year.
Download Membership Application
A Day in the Park Event Flyer >
This new booklet describes recently uncovered personal information detailing what the park was like to a teenager that worked along the boardwalk.
This 40-page booklet gives new photos, stories, and background on how the park operated. Sam's father ran more than a dozen games and rides in the park. Sam later typed an 11-page letter detailing his memories of days in the park while running the Rifle Range concession for his father.
The early days of Brandywine Springs revolved around a hotel started in 1826 to bring people to the mineral springs that were believed to have healing powers. The hotel resort thrived until the Civil War, then became a military boarding school, which burned down in 1853
NOW YOU CAN TAKE AN AUDIO TOUR OF THE PARK!
Friends Of Brandywine Springs on National Public Radio and
History Matters: Unearthing Brandywine Springs' historic amusement park
Courtesy of Delaware Public Media.
Watch a county-produced video of the New Pavilion Dedicated to Rudy Williams.
Courtesy of NCCDE.
Watch a video about the early years of the
Amusement Park.
Courtesy of DelawareOnline.com.
Friends of Brandywine Springs
P.O. Box 5323
Wilmington, DE 19808-0323