George Washington
George Washington is a Founding Father of the United States.
He led the Continental Army to victory over Britain during the American Revolution and served as the nation’s first President from 1789 to 1797.
His leadership helped shape the U.S. Constitution and establish traditions for future presidents.
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Montgomery County Has Some of the Oldest Taverns in America. Here Is What Makes Them Worth Visiting.
Before Montgomery County had shopping malls, office parks, commuter rail towns and four-lane highways, it had inns. They stood along…
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“Remember the Ladies”: 12 Philadelphia Women Who Shaped a Revolution
Everyone knows the story of Betsy Ross and the first American flag, sewn in a small upholstery shop on Arch…
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USA Today: Tour Philadelphia’s Most Famous Historical Attractions on Two Wheels
Philadelphia offers visitors a way to enjoy its most famous historical attractions while also getting some physical activity on their…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Peter Seibert, President and CEO, Independence Seaport Museum
Peter Seibert, President and CEO of Independence Seaport Museum, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up as the token Protestant…
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Pottstown’s GoFourth! Festival Is Back — and This Year, It’s Personal
Mark your calendar: July 4, 2026, Memorial Park, all day. The Pottstown GoFourth! Festival is returning for its 10th season,…
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The Hidden Revolutionary War Trail Buried Across Montgomery County
Most Americans know Valley Forge. The brutal winter. The frozen soldiers. Washington holding his army together by will alone. But…
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Valley Forge’s Washington Memorial Chapel Remains a Living Piece of History
One of Montgomery County’s most iconic landmarks continues to serve as both a historic tribute and a living place of…
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Why Benjamin Franklin Chose Philadelphia: How a Boston Childhood Led Him to America’s Greatest Colonial City
Benjamin Franklin’s story usually begins with the famous scenes: the lightning rod, the Pennsylvania Gazette, the founding of the American…
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When Washington’s Army Ran Out of Food at Valley Forge, Polly Cooper of Oneida Indian Nation Helped Feed Them
When General George Washington’s army ran out of food while taking refuge in Valley Forge during the winter of 1777,…
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New Hope Compound, Once Home to George Washington’s Army, Hits Market for $4.95M
Two properties in New Hope that were inhabited by George Washington’s army during the American Revolutionary War have hit the…
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Blue Bell Inn, Operating Since 1743, Serves Up History and Great Food
The iconic Blue Bell Inn, one of the oldest continually operating inns in the country, serves up a piece of…
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Walk in George Washington’s Footsteps at Peter Wentz Farmstead
Rooted in the same historic landscape that witnessed the American Revolution, the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB) continues…
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Inside Weddings at Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club in Fort Washington
Some wedding venues promise a smooth day. Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club is built for it, from the layout of…
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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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How Baron von Steuben’s Training at Valley Forge Forged U.S. Army’s Discipline
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben’s soldier training at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777–1778 shaped Americans’ understanding of discipline and…
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How Much of America’s Founding Was Fueled By Booze? Turns Out, A Lot
Drinking played a rather heavy role in the founding of America 250 years ago, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia…
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5 Places Where Washington Slept: A County-by-County Journey Across the Delaware Valley
You can’t have driven anywhere around the Delaware Valley without passing a place where George Washington is reported to have…
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Presidents Day Explained: How the Holiday Began and the Delaware Valley’s Role
Today is Presidents Day. At the federal level, the holiday is still called Washington’s Birthday. It began as a tribute…
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