Valley Forge
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VFTCB’s 2021 15th Rev Run Raises $42k for Valley Forge National Historical Park
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board presented $42,000 to Valley Forge National Historical Park from funds raised through this year’s 15th annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run (Rev Run) held virtually in April. Since its inception in 2006, Rev Run has raised $500,000 for Park infrastructure improvement projects and programming to enhance the visitor…
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Call for Volunteers! Weed Warriors Help Rid Valley Forge National Historical Park of Invasive Plants
Valley Forge National Historical Park is an important refuge for native plants and animals. However, it is constantly under attack by invasive non-native plants that can cause both significant environmental and economic harm, writes www.nps.gov. The spread of weed causes biological pollution in the area and the surrounding Montgomery County and Chester County. This comes…
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As Founder of Humane Prison Hospice Project, Valley Forge Native Brings Dignity to Death Behind Bars
Valley Forge native Sandy Fish has dedicated a good part of her life to increasing access to death with dignity for inmates. Emily Wilder, of The Santa Rosa (Calif.) Press Democrat, covered Fish’s outreach, the Humane Prison Hospice Project. In most cases, people in prisons die alone and without the palliative care that they need.…
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ENR MidAtlantic Names US 422 Schuylkill River Bridge in Valley Forge One of Best Projects in 2021
ENR MidAtlantic has named the $96.6 million U.S. 422 Schuylkill River Bridge in Valley Forge as one of the best projects in 2021, according to a staff report from the ENR MidAtlantic. The project replaced the Schuylkill River bridge on Route 422 with a modern pre-stressed concrete beam bridge and widened and reconstructed one mile…
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Swift Water Team Saves Life of Man Trapped by Valley Forge Flood Waters
A dramatic four-hour water rescue by Berwyn Fire Company saved the life of a man trapped in a car along Valley Creek, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. Radnor Fire Company assisted in the rescue. During the onslaught of Hurricane Ida last Wednesday night, a person became trapped in their car as floodwaters rose…
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Valley Forge Park’s Washington Memorial Chapel is Home to an Amazing Set of Carillons
The tower to Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge Park is home to an amazing set of carillons located in the United States, writes Amanda Brady for 6abc. The instrument is something akin to a piano but it controls the chapel’s bells. Currently, there are 175 carillons in the nation. Located on Route 23, visitors…
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Valley Forge Academy Garrison Sgt. Major Kept a Royal Wedding on Track
Garrison Sgt. Major (retired) Bill Mott knows about attention to detail, whether it’s overseeing the parade route of a Royal Wedding, or keeping things running smoothly at Valley Forge Military Academy. These days, the GSM oversees the discipline and well-being of the Academy students. His is a face well recognized on campus. The 60-year-old works…
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Intrepid Peregrine Falcon Whose Nest Beneath Bridge Near Valley Forge Halted Construction on Route 422 Has New Home
The female peregrine falcon who halted construction on Route 422 after her nest was found on a beam under the Betzwood Bridge near Valley Forge in spring 2020 has been found safe and sound, writes Sandy Hingston for Philadelphia Magazine. Known as 93/BC, the falcon did not have much luck with her original nest. None…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Begins Phased Reopening of Renovated Visitor Center
Valley Forge National Historical Park has begun a phased reopening of its recently renovated Visitor Center building. This is the building’s first comprehensive overhaul since it opened in 1976. The $12 million rehabilitation project – which began in late fall 2018 – features improved physical accessibility, upgraded security and fire protection, improved collections storage, an…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Immerses You in Nation’s History While Surrounded By Gorgeous Nature
Families that ventured to Valley Forge National Historical Park on Memorial Day were able to immerse themselves in the nation’s history while staying outside in gorgeous nature, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. is the site of the six-month hiatus in 1777 where thirteen disorganized, separate fighting forces, transformed into one army. “It was a difficult…
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MONTCO Escape: 20 Must-See Sites and Scenes to Fully Experience Valley Forge National Historical Park
Living in Montgomery County, one of the best gateways we have to the outdoors is Valley Forge National Historical Park. It’s practically in everyone’s backyards, and it’s full of history, monuments, trails, things to see and experience, even shop. Don’t miss these Valley Forge sites! If you are visiting Valley Forge National Historical Park from…
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Quite the Feet: Journalist’s 320-Mile Stroll from D.C. to New York Passes Through Valley Forge
On his way to rediscovering America one step at a time, Neil King, the former Wall Street Journal global economics editor, stopped in Valley Forge, writes Lisa Scheid for the Daily Local News. King started his journey on March 29. He is walking between Washington, D.C., and New York City, covering hundreds of miles on…
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Licking the British: Local Revolutionary War Reenactor Mimics Valley Forge Battle Formations with Popsicle Sticks
While spring is usually a big season for Revolutionary War reenactors, most have had to find new ways to enjoy their hobby during the pandemic that has caused the cancelation of the majority of events in Valley Forge for the second year in a row, writes Cameron McWhirter for The Wall Street Journal. Kenneth Gavin,…
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Valley Forge-based PJM Studying Crisis in Texas to Prevent It Happening Here
Valley Forge-based PJM, the nation’s largest power grid that serves 65 million people, has been studying what went wrong in Texas to ensure the same thing does not happen here, writes Dann Cuellar for the 6abc. The main difference between the Texas grid and PJM is that the latter is connected with other grids throughout…
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The 15th Annual VF Revolutionary 5-Mile Run Supporting Valley Forge National Historical Park Goes Virtual
The Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run registration is now open and runners and walkers everywhere are invited to participate virtually during National Park Week, April 17th – 25th. Organized by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), all proceeds from the event benefit Valley Forge National Historical Park. The cost is $40 with an…
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Vote for Your Favorite Photo in Valley Forge Park Alliance’s First-Ever Fall Photo Contest
Valley Forge Park Alliance has determined the finalists of its first ever Fall Photography Contest and you can help decide the inaugural winners by voting for your favorite. In what has proven to be a very difficult process due to the overall quality of submitted photographs, the Alliance Board has chosen three finalists for each…
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VFTCB Wins Northstar Meetings Stella Award
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has earned Northstar Meetings Group’s Silver Medal Stella Award, Best CVB/CMO (REGIONAL) – Northeast, for consistently delivering quality service and innovation to meeting and event professionals. Northstar Meetings Group and its leading brands, Meetings & Conventions and Successful Meetings, announced the 2020 receipients of the 4th Stella Awards…
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Hotel of the Week: Sheraton Valley Forge
With 80 world-class hotels in the County, The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board spotlights the Sheraton Valley Forge as this week’s Hotel of the Week. Style, comfort, and versatility combine at this hotel which features 180 stylish guest rooms, 58 spacious suites, and 25,000-square-feet of flexible event space, including a 10,000-square-foot ballroom. “Our goal…
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