In Honor of Black History Month, VFTCB Highlights Local Sites of African-American Significance

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This monument in Valley Forge National Park, honors the 5,000 African patriots who fought against the British.

For Black History Month, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is spotlighting the stories of sacrifice and steadfastness of the African-American community of Montgomery County.

The content of Patriot Trails, the VFTCB’s online celebration of history, covers Revolutionary War information native to Montco, including details about the contributions of black soldiers during the war. Its focus goes beyond the revolution to tell stories of local connections to the Underground Railroad movement of the mid-1800s.

Patriot Trails is a set of online itineraries with which users can plan self-guided tours lasting from a half-day to a long weekend.

The content related to Black History Month includes two locations within Valley Forge National Historical Park:

  • Tribute to the Patriots of African Descent, which honors the 5,000 African patriots who fought against the British
  • Pawling’s Farm, which, a century after the Revolutionary War, was a critical access point for slaves moving northward to freedom

“A visit to Montgomery County, especially during February, is a must-do for people who love American history,” said Mike Bowman, President and CEO of the VFTCB.

“Those visitors looking for a unique way to celebrate Black History Month will find it here, especially given the manner in which we have preserved many of the locations integral to African-Americans’ ongoing struggle to be free.”

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