Revolutionary War
The Revolutionary War (1775–1783) had its heartbeat in Philadelphia and across the Delaware Valley.
Here, the colonies debated independence, and in the halls of the Continental Congress, the Declaration of Independence was crafted and signed.
The region’s landscape became a proving ground for the fight: the Battle of Paoli and Brandywine, the struggle at Germantown, and the brutal winter encampment at Valley Forge tested the resolve of Washington’s army.
One of the war’s most iconic moments unfolded in Bucks County, where Washington’s army crossed the icy Delaware River on Christmas night, launching a daring surprise attack that revived the cause.
In our farms, taverns, meeting houses, and city streets, the idea of American independence and freedom took root and a new nation began to form.
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Licking the British: Local Revolutionary War Reenactor Mimics Valley Forge Battle Formations with Popsicle Sticks
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Take a Bike Tour Through Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Explore Area’s History in VFTCB’s Fourth Patriot Tales Comic Book
The fourth digital issue of Patriot Tales, the award-winning comic book published by Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, is…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Dawesfield Property in Ambler
An exceptional Dawesfield property with two stunning stone colonial homes is available for sale in Ambler. This spectacular 22-acre plot…
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Your Complete Guide to Experiencing Valley Forge National Historical Park Year Round
By Rachel Riley No matter the time of year, there is always so much to do at the Valley Forge…
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Tourism to Valley Forge creates $39.9 million in economic benefits
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2.1 million visitors to Valley Forge National Historical Park in 2017…
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Washington Memorial Chapel to Commemorate French Alliance in Revolutionary War
The Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge has come to stand for many things since its founding in 1903. But…
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Valley Forge’s Washington Memorial Chapel’s Iconic Stained-Glass Windows Get Much-Needed Repairs
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In Honor of Black History Month, VFTCB Highlights Local Sites of African-American Significance
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Valley Forge Park to Commemorate 1777 Arrival of Continental Army Tonight
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Campaign to Restore Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge National Park Expands
The Washington Memorial Chapel Restoration Committee has expanded its campaign to restore the Valley Forge national treasure. The historic building…
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Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge Needs Urgent Repairs
Built as a tribute to George Washington and the American Patriots of the Revolutionary War, the Washington Memorial Chapel in…
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Destination Montco: Valley Forge National Park
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