Brandywine Manor House
. . . . where happily ever after begins!

About Brandywine Manor House

Built in 1730, Brandywine Manor House is located in the heart of beautiful Chester County, Pennsylvania.  Little has changed in the landscape surrounding Brandywine Manor House since the time when the first residents lived here.  James and Jane Mackelduff were part of the 1722 Scots/Irish migration from Maryland and Delaware into southern Pennsylvania. They established a large and successful 1,210-acre plantation along the West Branch of the Brandywine Creek. They built one of the first, if not the first, grist and saw mills in the area and continued milling into the 19th century. Their son, Samuel, converted the original log house into the current 2-½-story dwelling in 1740. As the first home on the plantation it was named The Manor House.

The Mackelduff family was very influential in the community. Having a sincere belief in God, they were instrumental in founding the nearby Forks of the Brandywine Presbyterian Church. The grave of James Mackelduff, is the earliest known Mackelduff burial (1760) at the Forks of the Brandywine Presbyterian Church cemetery. The house remained in the Mackelduff family until the early 1900's. Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Eck purchased the farm in 1983. During the next twenty years, the house was restored and several additions added.  In 2002, Brandywine Manor House held its first wedding ceremony and reception.  Gently rolling meadows, illuminated lake with springhouse, gazebo, garden terrace, pergola, footbridge, and majestic trees create a spectacular backdrop for your unique and unforgettable day.