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Hunt Races—are run on lands permanently protected by the Brandywine Conservancy and its conservation partners. In Chester County alone, over 30% of the county is protected open space—totaling 147,000 acres of public parks, historic sites, agricultural and privately held lands. This legacy of protecting open space has allowed the sport of steeplechase racing to flourish in this region.
As the sole beneficiary of the Radnor Hunt Races, the nationally accredited Brandywine Conservancy is a leader
in protecting water and preserving the breathtaking landscapes, rich history
and active farmland in southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. It works closely with private landowners who wish to see their lands protected forever,
and it also provides innovative land use
and environmental planning services to municipalities and other governmental agencies. Since 1967, the organization has protected nearly 70,000 acres of open space, including the Radnor Hunt racecourse itself and surrounding lands. It continues its work
in the areas of water quality, land protection, outdoor recreation and historic preservation throughout the region.
Based in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, the conservancy is one of two programs that make up the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art, which preserves and promotes the natural and cultural connections between the area’s beautiful landscape, historic sites and important artists. Housed in a 19th- century mill building overlooking the
The Laurels Preserve
banks of the Brandywine Creek, the Brandywine Museum of Art features
a renowned collection of historic
and contemporary American works. The museum engages visitors of all
ages through a robust array of special exhibitions and programs. Together, the Brandywine’s two programs unite the inspiring experiences of art and nature.
Call (610) 388-2700 or visit brandywine.org/conservancy.
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