This house is part of Historic Brattonsville – a 775-acre Revolutionary War battlefield site with over 30 historic structures dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.
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The story begins with the wealthy and influential Bratton family. Their small family farm was transformed by the prosperity of cotton, and it became a large plantation with many slaves. As the family's wealth increased, the Brattons became leaders in local society. They began building an impressive estate in the early 1820s to match their high social status.
Many of the buildings were constructed from lumber and bricks cut and made right on the property. The Bratton family lived here until 1910. It was then maintained by tenets and farmers working for the Bratton family until the 1950s, when it was divided and sold. The new owners restored many of the buildings, and by 2001 York County gained possession of much of the land and turned it into a living museum. The Homestead House, however, is still owned by descendants of the Bratton family and is operated by the York County Culture and Heritage Commission.
Many homes in Brattonsville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but the plantation became internationally famous when it was used in the filming of the Revolutionary War movie, The Patriot.
Annual special events at historic Brattonsville include the Battle of Huck’s defeat, the Piedmont Pottery Festival, Civil War reenactments, and Christmas candlelight tours.
Howard Lawless of Lancaster took this photo in April 2007. To view more of his photos, you can visit his website.
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