Valley Forge
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VFTCB’S Freedom from Hunger Food Drive Raises Over 20,000 Pounds of Food
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s sixth annual Valley Forge Freedom from Hunger Food Drive has collected a total of $4,658.77, equating to 20,256 pounds of food. Since the drive began in 2015 as a farewell “gift” to Pope Francis, the VFTCB has collected more than 45,000 pounds of food to feed those in…
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Hotel Hero: Chris Bilgera, Executive Chef
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recognizes Chris Bilgera, Executive Chef at Hilton Garden Inn at Valley Forge/Oaks, as this week’s Hotel Hero. Nominated by Area Director of Corporate Sales Lindsay Asher, Bilgera started with the hotel when the property first opened in 2012. He worked his way up within the food and beverage…
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Hotel Hero: Kayla Lane, Area Sales Coordinator
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recognizes Kayla Lane, Area Sales Coordinator at the Hilton Garden Inn Valley Forge/Oaks, as this week’s Hotel Hero. Nominated by Area Director of Sales, Jake Gaspari, Lane joined the hotel three years ago as a front desk agent. “She immediately became one of our most dependent and knowledgeable…
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Philadelphia Magazine: Enjoy a Day of Hiking or Exploring at Valley Forge National Historical Park
Situated on 3,452 sprawling acres and with 35 miles of trails, Valley Forge National Historical Park is an ideal place for a day of hiking or exploring, writes Christine Speer Lejeune for the Philadelphia Magazine. In addition to its stunning nature, the park has enormous historic importance as the place where George Washington and the…
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Hotel Hero: Anne Deon, Associate Director of Sales
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recognizes Anne Deon, Associate Director of Sales at Valley Forge Casino Resort, as this week’s Hotel Hero. Nominated by Terri Hughes, Director of Catering, Anne has been with Valley Forge Casino Resort for 15 years, and in that time, she has worked in the Sales office as a…
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VFTCB’s Sixth Annual Freedom from Hunger Food Drive Has Started – And Is Being Held Exclusively Online
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has kicked off the sixth iteration of its annual Freedom from Hunger Food Drive, a campaign that increases awareness over hunger in Montgomery County. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year the drive will take place exclusively online with the aim of collecting 15,000 pounds of food throughout…
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VFTCB Reopens Montco Welcome Center at Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is reopening the official Montgomery County Visitors Center in the 5,760-square-foot temporary Visitor Center at Valley Forge National Historical Park. “Valley Forge National Historical Park is the gateway for visitors coming to Montgomery County,” said Mike Bowman, President & CEO for the VFTCB. “The site is known nationally, and…
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Hotel Hero: Seritta Rios, Director of Operations at Staybridge Suites Philadelphia Valley Forge
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recognizes Seritta Rios, Director of Operations at Staybridge Suites Philadelphia Valley Forge, as this week’s Hotel Hero. Nominated by Director of Sales, Eileen McCutcheon, Seritta has taken on several additional responsibilities since the start of the pandemic. “From covering the front desk, housekeeping, ordering, laundry, and any and…
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Take a Bike Tour Through Valley Forge National Historical Park
Thousands of cyclists ride past the heart of Valley Forge National Park on the Schuylkill River Trail everyday, but only a handful make the journey through what was once the center of George Washington’s Continental Army Winter Encampment from 1777 to 1778, writes Andrew Beswold for ValleyForge.com. This ride can be approached two ways and…
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Women’s Skydiving Team Skydived Over Justice Bell Send-Off Celebration in Valley Forge to Commemorate Women’s Suffrage
The Highlight Pro Skydiving Team commemorated the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage at the Valley Forge Justice Bell send-off celebration, writes Stacey Leasca for Travel and Leisure. One hundred years ago, women were finally granted the constitutional right to vote with the passage of the 19th Amendment. The Justice Bell, which is the official symbol…
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VFTCB Releases New Valley Forge National Historical Park Video
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) debuted a brand-new video showcasing Valley Forge National Historical Park. The video includes sweeping drone shots of the park’s 3,500 acre-landscape, statues, and the iconic National Memorial Arch. The video also showcases all there is to do in the park: walking, hiking, running, and biking with kids,…
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Annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run Canceled Due to Evolving COVID-19 Crisis
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has canceled the 15th Annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run scheduled for April 19 at Valley Forge National Historical Park due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation. The 3-Mile Walk and Young Patriots Run have also been canceled. All proceeds minus the online processing fee will be returned…
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Valley Forge Casino Closes its Doors for Two Weeks
While there have been no reported cases at it’s property, Boyd Gaming Corporation today announced it would temporarily close its Valley Forge Casino Resort to the public following Governor Tom Wolf today directive that all public schools, entertainment venues and community centers in Montgomery County close as a precautionary measure due to local cases of…
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Excellent Customer Experience Is What Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia’s ‘Culture Is All About’
Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia has made several moves to increase its revenues to great success, nearly doubling its income from January 2019 to January 2020, writes Katie Kohler for the Play Pennsylvania. The venue with a 40,000-square-feet gaming floor recently dropped its $10 amenity fee, added more than 250 slots, and…
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Pottstown Photography Studio Offering Free Photo Session to Families Fighting Cancer
Husband and wife couple Dan and Britney Eppenhimer are offering free photo sessions in Valley Forge National Park to families battling with cancer, writes Beccah Hendrikson for 6abc. Their company, BlackLevel Photography in Pottstown began with a Facebook post offering the free photo sessions which quickly grew from there. “When we first did it, we…
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New Tru by Hilton Opens in Heart of Valley Forge
Tru by Hilton, the innovative hotel experience from Hilton, is coming to Audubon-Valley Forge. The 121-room hotel is located in the heart of Valley Forge, near the Greater Philadelphia Oaks Expo Center and King of Prussia Mall. This offers easy access to the major highways and the numerous companies, restaurants, and corporate parks in the…
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See Which Montgomery County Movers and Shakers Made This Year’s Power 100 List
Five movers and shakers from Montgomery County have found their place on the Philadelphia area’s Power 100, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The list features individuals who possess the influence, respect, skill, and effectiveness that provide them with the power to shape the look and feel of the entire Philadelphia region for…
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Revolutionary-Era Rifle Stolen from Valley Forge National Historic Park Finds Its Way Home After Nearly 50 Years
A rare Revolutionary-era flintlock rifle has found its way home after being stolen from the visitor center at Valley Forge National Historical Park nearly 50 years ago, writes Jeremy Roebuck for The Philadelphia Inquirer. One of the few surviving works of John Christian Oerter, the Pennsylvania master gun-maker, was found by antique dealer Kelly Kinzle…
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