Hofwyl-Broadfield and the Struggle for Independence

Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site - Brunswick, GA - Celebrate Independence Day with a special program exploring Hofwyl-Broadfield’s ties to the American Revolution. Discover stories of a Declaration signer, a Revolutionary War general, and international intrigue, highlighting the plantation’s unique connections to America’s founding era.

Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site will present a special Independence Day program titled Hofwyl-Broadfield and the Struggle for Independence.

This engaging interpretive program will explore the connections between the families of Hofwyl-Broadfield and the broader story of America’s founding. Through a series of compelling narratives, visitors will encounter individuals whose lives intersected with the fight for independence—ranging from a signer of the Declaration of Independence to a Revolutionary War general.

The program will also delve into lesser-known but fascinating aspects of the era, including international intrigue in London and Amsterdam, as well as the joint Spanish-American operations in the Bahamas during the Revolutionary War. These stories highlight the global dimensions of the conflict and the far-reaching influence of those connected to the site.

Through storytelling grounded in historical research, Hofwyl-Broadfield and the Struggle for Independence offers visitors a deeper understanding of how a coastal Georgia plantation was linked to events that helped shape a new nation.