Visit  Historic Valley Forge, Pa.

A Little History

Valley Forge, Pa. is located Northwest of Philadelphia, Pa., Valley Forge served as the headquarters of General George Washington and the encampment of the Continental Army in the winter of 1777-78, during the American Revolution. The major portions of the original camp are now part of Valley Forge National Historical Park, along the Schuylkill River in southeastern Pennsylvania. The 3,465-acre (1,402-hectare) park includes Washington's headquarters, re-creations of log buildings, fortifications, and a memorial arch.

The Continental Army of about 11,000 encamped there in December 1777 after the battles of Brandywine and Germantown. The site was chosen partly because of its strategic location between the British army in Philadelphia and the Continental Congress, which was temporarily quartered in York, Pa. Thousands of soldiers were barefoot and without adequate clothing in the bitter cold. Many died of exposure, and more than 2,000 deserted. Horses starved to death. Congress was unable to provide help despite Washington's pleas in this darkest period of the Revolutionary War. Yet the troops did not lose their courage or morale. Under Baron Frederick William von Steuben the soldiers received instruction in military drill. When spring came, the troops emerged as a well-disciplined and efficient fighting force.

from compton's encyclopedia

Valley Forge Weather Report
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Map of Valley Forge Area from MapQuest

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Area Bed and Breakfasts/Inns and Hotels

Lincoln-Boone Bed and Breakfast - Now is the time to enjoy the Amish country experience you've always wanted.  This  historical, 72-acre farm is just the place to get started, and there's no extra charge for the spectacular scenery.  Whether you pick strawberries and raspberries from our garden in the summer or all the pumpkins you can carry in the fall, you are sure to enjoy the simplicity and beauty of this Lancaster County farm.

Convention and Visitors Bureau

Philadelphia Heroes - Where people from Philadelphia come for a real Philly Cheesesteak

Allentown College Theatre - 2755 Station Avenue, Allentown PA 18034, 610-282-3192

Valley Forge National Historical Park (National Park Service)