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Top Stories: Kennedy Supplee Mansion at Valley Forge park getting ready for action
It’s been vacant for more than a decade, and now, Kennedy Supplee Mansion at the Valley Forge National Historical Park is ready to get back into the game. Previously an upscale restaurant, its rehabilitation and reuse can provide a “complimentary balance” to recent developments in the Valley Forge area as well as create jobs and tax…
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Valley Forge park to put some new spins on history
With a vision to bring history to life in a playful and entertaining way, Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board imagined modern heroes and historic giants teaming up. Thus, “Washington the Spymaster” was launched, which was created to to showcase the history of Valley Forge National Historical Park, as well as sponsor Valley Forge Tourism &…
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Apartment complex in King of Prussia’s The Village at Valley Forge trades for $75M
According to Montgomery County property records, Hanover Valley Forge, one of the first apartment complexes built in The Village at Valley Forge has traded for $75 million. A sale recorded in September with Montgomery County shows that MetLife Real Estate Investors shelled out $75.33 million for the 339 units. This is the first multifamily sale…
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‘Patriot Tales’ returns with second issue
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is continuing the story of its Patriot Tales comic book by releasing a second issue alongside the March In event at Valley Forge National Historical Park on Wednesday, Dec. 19. When last left, the first comic book in the series debuted to highlight the park’s history, as well as…
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Time to start revving up for next year’s Rev Run
The Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run will return once again to Valley Forge National Historical Park April 28, 2019 and runners are encouraged to sign-up as soon as possible to take advantage of early discounts! Organized by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), all proceeds from the event benefit Valley Forge National Historical Park. The cost is $35 until March Dec. 28, $40 through March 18,…
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VFTCB’s Ed Harris garners ’40under40′ award
Edward Harris, Chief Marketing Officer for the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), has been named a 2018 DMN 40Under40 award honoree! DMN is a leading provider of digital and data-driven marketing news. The 40Under40 recognizes extraordinary young marketers from across brands, agencies, and vendors, who are not only succeeding, but excelling in their…
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Grand Parade Trail now open for business
Valley Forge National Historical Park staff, elected officials, and others dedicated the Grand Parade Trail near the Major General Steuben Statue on Tuesday morning. The ribbon-cutting ceremony highlighted the ongoing restoration of the Grand Parade and celebrated the major completion of major components of this visionary project. [uam_ad id=”54865″] State Rep. Tim Briggs, County Commissioner Ken Lawrence, Upper Merion…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board takes home team awards
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board took home the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County’s Business of the Year Award. The private, non-profit membership-based sales and marketing organization was recognized for its work in actively promoting Valley Forge and Montgomery County as a convention site and leisure visitor destination by encouraging patronage of its almost…
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Valley Forge Freedom From Hunger Food Drive a county-wide effort
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is asking for the public’s help in collecting 5,000 pounds of food for the fourth annual Valley Forge Freedom from Hunger Food Drive. [gap height=”10″] The VFTCB’s Valley Forge Freedom from Hunger Food Drive has various drop-off locations throughout the county for canned goods to be donated until Sept. 30.…
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Boyd Gaming’s purchase of Valley Forge Casino Resort is final
Las Vegas casino operator Boyd Gaming secured its expansion into the Pennsylvania market Monday with the announcement that its long-planned purchase of Valley Forge Casino Resort was complete. The acquisition will cost the gambling corporation $250.5 million, write Alison Burdo and Kenneth Hilario at bizjournals.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “Valley Forge represents a key expansion of our nationwide portfolio, giving us the…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board launches ‘Patriot Tales’
By Joe Barron There was a time, not so long ago, when parents discouraged their children from reading comic books. Pick up a real book, they’d say. Today, in the digital age, mobile video screens are the biggest distraction, and a comic can feel like a real book, or at least a reminder of a…
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Valley Forge park launches the ’78 Mile Challenge
Valley Forge National Historical Park has launched a new initiative to raise awareness about the Park’s trails and outdoor recreation opportunities. The ’78 Mile Challenge encourages visitors to walk, hike, run, pedal, or paddle through the 3,500-acre park, logging their miles along the way. The name and the 78 miles are a reminder of the…
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Rev Run makes record-breaking donation to Valley Forge Park
None other than Gen. George Washington himself was on hand Wednesday to help organizers celebrate the donation from the annual Revolutionary Run to Valley Forge National Historical Park — the largest in the Run’s 13-year history. Fittingly, the check presentation to park, hosted by Rev Run sponsor Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB), took…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board to present Rev Run donation
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) will present a donation check to Valley Forge National Historical Park today, representing proceeds from VFTCB’s 13th annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run® (Rev Run). More than 1,500 people participated in the race on April 22, 2018. Since its inception in 2006, the Rev Run has raised more than $400,000 for Park infrastructure improvement projects and programming to enhance the visitor experience. …
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Owner of Valley Forge Casino Boyd Gaming named top employer in Las Vegas
The roll of the dice, the spin of the roulette wheel and the ching-ching of the slot machines in Las Vegas are being heard across the country with the announcement that the owner of Valley Forge Casino Resort is one of the top employers in “Sin City.” Boyd Gaming Corporation ranked fourth in a recent…
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RETTEW joins list of Greater Valley Forge TMA partners
RETTEW, an engineering firm headquartered in Lancaster and with an office in Conshohocken, has been named to the Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association’s growing list of partners. GVF works with the private and public sectors to advocate and educate employers, their employees and residents on Transportation Demand Management strategies, writes Donna Rovins at pottsmerc.com.…
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VFTCB Wins ILEA Award
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) won the ILEA Best Catered Event Award for its 2017 Annual Luncheon! In October of last year, the VFTCB hosted its largest-ever Annual Luncheon in the organization’s 50-year-history, and first sold-out event, with more than 450 attendees. The theme was “experiential” to celebrate the VFTCB’s more than…
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Valley Forge Casino Resort offering wedding promotions during July
When it comes to popping the question, the Fourth of July may not be romantically rated as high as Christmas and Valentine’s Day, but it’s still an enticing time for couples to get engaged. According to Weddingwire.com, that’s because most people have off from work and could also be reveling in more leisure time by traveling.…
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