American Revolution
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The Philadelphia Fort That Bought Washington’s Army Precious Time: The Heroic Stand at Fort Mifflin
If you’ve ever flown into Philadelphia from the New Jersey side, you’ve passed right over one of the most dramatic…
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Historic Rock Ford Leads Lancaster’s Role as an America250 Epicenter
As the nation gears up to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, one historic site in Lancaster is stepping…
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Fort Mifflin, One of Philadelphia’s Most Historic Sites, Finally Getting New Tide Gate
Fort Mifflin, one of Philadelphia’s most historic sites, will finally be receiving support after decades of struggles with flooding and…
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New Interactive Revolution Exhibit Opens at Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center
On Saturday, Apr. 18, a special interactive exhibit for the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. opens at…
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Historic Trappe Showcases Revolutionary War Roots Ahead of America 250 in Montgomery County
Rooted in the same historic landscape that witnessed the American Revolution, the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB) continues…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Part of Pennsylvania’s New ‘Highway of Heroes’ Historic Trail
Valley Forge National Historical Park is among six sites included in Pennsylvania’s new Highway of Heroes trail. The year-long initiative…
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Richard Vague’s New Book Shines Light on Philadelphia Banker Who Made American Independence Possible
A new book by author and venture capitalist Richard Vague reframes the story of the American Revolution by shifting attention…
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Pennypacker Mills Showcases Montgomery County’s Revolutionary Roots Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
Rooted in the same historic landscape that witnessed the American Revolution, the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB) continues…
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Named Premier Sponsor of Valley Forge America250 and Park’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations
A historic year is coming to one of the Delaware Valley’s most important Revolutionary War landmarks. In 2026, Valley Forge…
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Triassic Valley Forge Park: Dinosaur Fossils Have Been Found There, as Well as Other Pennsylvania Sites
Of the remnants of the past that have been unearthed throughout Montgomery County, most residents are understandably familiar with those…
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The Global Fight for American Freedom: 7 Immigrants Who Aided the Revolution
When we picture the American Revolution, names like George Washington or Benjamin Franklin often dominate the narrative. But the fight…
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The Revolutionary War’s Tide Turned in Bucks County. Washington’s Crossing Changed Everything
By the last week of December 1776, a full year before the winter encampment in Valley Forge, the fields and…
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Was The Revolutionary War America’s First Civil War? You Decide
When Ken Burns sat down with Joe Rogan last month and called the American Revolution “our first civil war,” it…
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Valley Forge Explained So a Fifth-Grader Could Understand: Cold, Courage, and a Comeback
Most of us have heard of Valley Forge, but not many people really understand what happened there, or why it…
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An Important Part of Montco History Will Be Displayed at the Museum of the American Revolution
Montgomery County played an important role in the American Revolution and that history will be celebrated at an upcoming exhibition…
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The Greatest Event Since the Birth of Christ? Ken Burns Says It Began in the Delaware Valley
When Ken Burns, the celebrated documentary filmmaker behind The Civil War and The Vietnam War, calls the American Revolution “the…
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History Meets Natural Beauty at Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park, with its peaceful meadows and winding trails along the Schuylkill River, was once the encampment…
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Museum at Valley Forge National Park to Commemorate 1777 Arrival of Continental Army in Valley Forge
The Museum of the American Revolution at Valley Forge National Park will commemorate the 1777 arrival of the Continental Army…
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