Valley Forge
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King of Prussia District Makes Donation to Repurpose Former Home in Valley Forge National Historical Park
King of Prussia District is pleased to announce a donation of $75,000 to Valley Forge Park Alliance (VFPA) for the adaptive reuse of the Maurice Stephens House at Valley Forge National Historical Park. The gift was made possible through King of Prussia District reserves generated from its private shuttle service management. The Maurice Stephens House…
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VFTCB Unlocks Meetings Campaign to Market Overnight Hotel Room Stays
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has announced a new marketing effort to raise awareness among event planners nationwide of the appeal of Montgomery County for conference and meeting travelers. The effort’s tagline — Room for Meetings, Room for More — encapsulates the destination’s suitability for conducting business and also enjoying numerous other…
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Tourism Board’s 2022 Rev-Run Continues Past Last Year’s Half-Million Dollar Tape in Total Valley Forge Park Support
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) presented $35,000 to Valley Forge National Historical Park from funds raised through this year’s 16th annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run (Rev Run) held in person and virtually in April. Since its inception in 2006, Rev Run has raised nearly $550,000 for park infrastructure improvement projects and…
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Valley Forge Tourism Board: If You Don’t Tell the Kids They’re Learning History, They Just May Learn History
It’s a safe bet that Montgomery County’s dismissed classes of elementary and high-school students want no part of any history lessons — or any other academics — between now and September. Still, according to the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, it is possible to involve them in the area’s rich past in a way…
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Waysides Honoring Patriots of African Descent Unveiled at Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park and the Valley Forge Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. unveiled two waysides highlighting the contributions of soldiers and civilians of African descent in the American Revolution. On June 18th, 2022 near the Patriots of African Descent Monument in Valley Forge National Historical Park, the Sorors of Delta…
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The American Revolution Comes To Washington Memorial Chapel This Month
Theater Unspeakable and Let’s Make History Productions are proud to announce the arrival of the critically-acclaimed theater show The American Revolution to Philadelphia from June 28 through July 3. The American Revolution provides a family-friendly retelling of the country’s founding, combining tongue-in-cheek humor with imaginative physical theater in under 60 minutes. Seven actors fuse unique staging, physical comedy, and…
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Valley Forge Sports To Host NXL Paintball Mid Atlantic Major Featuring Professional Paintballers
Valley Forge Tourism & Valley Forge Sports to host NXL Paintball national tournament featuring competitors from 40 states and 4 countries this weekend Friday, June 17th – 19th. Among the 2,000 confirmed attendees are: The Mid-Atlantic Major has been known to feature the largest non-World Cup turnout of the season – showcasing not only the…
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Pawn Stars Coming to Valley Forge as Part of Show’s Eight-City Tour
If you have a collection of historical artifacts or a valuable family heirloom, now is the time to dust them off, writes George Stockburger for abc27. The hit History Channel show Pawn Stars is coming to Valley Forge, one of the most significant sites of the American Revolution. The stars of this long-running reality series…
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Focus is on Local Hotel to Become Market Leader in King of Prussia Area by Wayne-Based Management Company
Management of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Valley Forge has been taken over by Synergy Hospitality Management, a Wayne-based hospitality management company, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Following a $14 million renovation, Synergy Hospitality Management plans to restore the Chesterbrook hotel as a “market leader” in the King of Prussia area. …
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Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board Uses Cellphone Geolocation Data to Gauge Visitor Interests
Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board has partnered with a platform that uses cellphone geolocation data to better understand the interests of Montgomery County visitors, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Zartico, which is characterized as a destination operating system, centralizes anonymous geolocation data to provide a picture of the movement of visitors.…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Dedicates Completion of Renovated Visitor Center
Valley Forge National Historical Park has dedicated its newly renovated visitor center with the opening of its museum exhibition in the center on February 16, 2021. The park held an outdoor ribbon-cutting ceremony with park leadership, partners, and local elected officials to celebrate this momentous occasion. The public is invited to the new visitor center,…
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Registration Open for 16th Annual In-Person & Virtual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run
The Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run registration is now open and runners and walkers all over the world are invited to participate. Organized by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), event options include an in-person 5-mile run or 3-mile walk at Valley Forge National Historical Park on Sunday, April 24th, and a virtual…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Announces Staff Promotions
After almost two years of overcoming obstacles, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) announced a few staff promotions. “Through challenges, it’s always so encouraging to see great leaders step up, and that calls for acknowledging the amazing employees at the VFTCB,” said Mike Bowman, President & CEO of the VFTCB. “We believe that…
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Montco ESCAPE: Create Historic Memories This Season at Valley Forge & King of Prussia Hotels
When it comes to vacation, the hotel is my favorite part—other than where to eat, of course! This year, your usual holiday vacation plans might be different, so why not stay local? Shopping and dining for the holidays? We’ve got just the place for you to ESCAPE your everyday routine and enjoy some holiday fun.…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Hosts Weekend March-In 2021
During the weekend of Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19, Valley Forge National Historical Park will commemorate the arrival of the Continental Army at Valley Forge in 1777 with a series of special programs and activities. March-In programming will take place on both Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM at the…
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Historic House in Valley Forge Park Sees New Life in Upcoming Restoration
Sitting within the great valley known as the Grand Parade of the historic Valley Forge National Park lies a failing structure known as the Maurice Stephens House. First built in 1816 as a single-family residence for Esquire Maurice Stephens, this now dilapidated building is looking for a brighter future, according to Main Line Tonight. “Plans…
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50 Years Ago, Thomas Gavin Stole a Flintlock Rifle from Valley Forge Park; Now Will Spend One Day in Jail
Thomas Gavin, the man who stole over a dozen historic firearms from East Coast museums in the 1960s and 1970s, including a historic Revolutionary-era flintlock rifle from Valley Forge National Historical Park, will spend one day in jail, writes Jeremy Roebuck for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He had kept the stolen items for half a century…
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“Human Stupidity:” Valley Forge Casino Comes Down on Gamblers Leaving Kids in Cars
After 22 recorded incidents this year, Valley Forge Casino Resort is planning to step up its enforcement efforts against gamblers who leave their children unattended in cars, writes Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The casino is planning to install first-of-its-kind infrared cameras that can detect the heat signature of a person inside a car,…
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