Valley Forge

Valley Forge, where George Washington and his army spent a difficult winter, is an important site in American history. Today, it has lots of interesting things to see and do. Here are tips for visiting Valley Forge and what you'll see on the self-guided Encampment Tour.

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Being ten unexpected and edifying quotations from the third winter encampment. I - “We live uncommonly well for Camp…We have Milk and sugar in plenty…I have my hair powdered every day.…”Samuel Ward, Jr. to Phebe Ward, Valley Forge, 5 May 1778.The letters of “Sammy” Ward, who had been married only a month when he came to Valley Forge, reflect both an ardor for his wife, Phebe, and for the service. He writes of joyfully anticipating holding dearest Phebe “in my arms” and being “pressed to your ... George Washington Painting, Continental Army, Native American Chief, Valley Forge, Founding Fathers, George Washington, Historical Society, American History, Soldier

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Being ten unexpected and edifying quotations from the third winter encampment. I – “We live uncommonly well for Camp…We have Milk and sugar in plenty…I have my hair powdered every day.…”Samuel Ward, Jr. to Phebe Ward, Valley Forge, 5 May 1778.[1]The letters of “Sammy” Ward, who had been married only a month when he came […]

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Source Snowden’s Diary Gives Data The nearest to an authentication of the Potts story of Washington’s prayer in the woods seems to be supplied by the “…

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Valley Forge is the site of the winter encampment of the continental army, during the American Revolution. The army was camped here for about 6 months.

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Valley Forge, where George Washington and his army spent a difficult winter, is an important site in American history. Today, it has lots of interesting things to see and do. Here are tips for visiting Valley Forge and what you'll see on the self-guided Encampment Tour.

Trailside is one of the oldest galleries in Jackson, and since its earliest days it has celebrated the Old West.

What turned a rag-tag team of rebels into an army of fighters? Valley Forge.

Explore schamis' 2609 photos on Flickr!

Source Snowden’s Diary Gives Data The nearest to an authentication of the Potts story of Washington’s prayer in the woods seems to be supplied by the “…

Explore an abandoned spring water bottling plant at the site of PA's very first state park! Details/directions here:...

Valley Forge is the site of the winter encampment of the continental army, during the American Revolution. The army was camped here for about 6 months.

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