Valley Forge
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Valley Forge-Raised Author and Poet Brings ‘Philadelphia Voice’ to Life in New Novel
Valley Forge-raised novelist and poet Una Mannion’s novels are an homage to the Philadelphia region. Despite living in Ireland for decades after her pilgrimage across the pond, Mannion was inspired to write about her hometown, writes Maggie Lange for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Her latest novel, Tell Me What I Am, follows a young girl…
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Valley Forge Sports Hosts Record Weekend, Summer in Montgomery County
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, continues to be a premier destination to host sports tournaments and the Valley Forge Sports team of the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is proving just that. The team is thrilled to have just hosted a historic weekend with more than 10,000 visiting athletes and families among multiple sporting events, including…
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Former Pro Tennis Player, Now a Westtown School Coach, Shares Immigration Story at Naturalization Ceremony
Fazal Syed, a former professional tennis player and the current coach at Westtown School, was recently present at Valley Forge National Historical Park to share the joy of the 21 people who became U.S. citizens during the park’s first-ever naturalization ceremony, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. Syed, who is a Valley Forge Park…
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Wayne-Based Management Company Aims to Turn Chesterbrook Hotel into ‘Market Leader’ in KOP Area
Management of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Valley Forge has been taken over by Synergy Hospitality Management, a Wayne-based hospitality management company, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Following a $14 million renovation, Synergy Hospitality Management plans to restore the Chesterbrook hotel as a “market leader” in the King of Prussia area. …
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VISTA Escape: Create Historic Memories This Season at Valley Forge & King of Prussia Hotels
When it comes to vacation, the hotel is my favorite part — other than where to eat, of course! This year, your usual holiday vacation plans might be different, so why not stay local? Shopping and dining for the holidays? We’ve got just the place for you to ESCAPE your everyday routine and enjoy some…
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Local Man Who Stole Revolutionary-Era Rifle from Valley Forge Park 50 Years Ago to Spend One Day in Jail
Thomas Gavin, the man who stole more than a dozen historic firearms from East Coast museums in the 1960s and 1970s, including a historic Revolutionary-era flintlock rifle from Valley Forge National Historical Park, will spend one day in jail, writes Jeremy Roebuck for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He had kept the stolen items for half a…
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Valley Forge Casino Addresses Danger of ‘Dumb Decision’ by Gamblers Who Leave Kids in Cars
After 22 recorded incidents this year, Valley Forge Casino Resort is planning to step up its enforcement efforts against gamblers who leave their children unattended in cars, writes Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The casino is planning to install first-of-its-kind infrared cameras that can detect the heat signature of a person inside a car,…
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“Human Stupidity”: Valley Forge Casino Comes Down on Gamblers Leaving Kids in Cars
After 22 recorded incidents this year, Valley Forge Casino Resort is planning to step up its enforcement efforts against gamblers who leave their children unattended in cars, writes Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The casino is planning to install first-of-its-kind infrared cameras that can detect the heat signature of a person inside a car,…
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Malvern Chickie’s & Pete’s to Offer Off-Track Betting from Parx
When it opens its doors in Malvern next month, the new Chickie’s & Pete’s will have something extra to offer guests: sports and horse-race betting, Andrew Maykuth covered the announcement for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has okayed the proposal by Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment — the parent company of Parx Casino…
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As Founder of Humane Prison Hospice Project, Valley Forge Native Brings Dignity to Death Behind Bars
Valley Forge native Sandy Fish has dedicated a good part of her life to increasing access to death with dignity for inmates. Emily Wilder, of The Santa Rosa (Calif.) Press Democrat, covered Fish’s outreach, the Humane Prison Hospice Project. In most cases, people in prisons die alone and without palliative care. Fish, who witnessed firsthand…
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Valley Forge Military Academy Garrison Sgt. Major Kept a Royal Wedding on Track
Garrison Sgt. Major (retired) Bill Mott knows about attention to detail, whether it’s overseeing the parade route of a Royal Wedding, or keeping things running smoothly at Valley Forge Military Academy. These days, the GSM oversees the discipline and well-being of the Academy students. His is a face well recognized on campus. The 60-year-old works…
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Peregrine Falcon, Whose Nest Beneath Bridge Near Valley Forge Halted Construction on Route 422, Has New Home
The female peregrine falcon who halted construction on Route 422 after her nest was found on a beam under the Betzwood Bridge near Valley Forge in spring 2020 has been found safe and sound, writes Sandy Hingston for Philadelphia magazine. Known as 93/BC, the falcon did not have much luck with her original nest. None…
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6ABC: Valley Forge Park Bathes Visitors in History, Nature
Families who ventured to Valley Forge National Historical Park on Memorial Day were able to immerse themselves in history while being surrounded by nature, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. The park is the site of the six-month hiatus in 1777, when 13 disorganized, separate fighting forces transformed into one army. “It was a difficult winter;…
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VISTA Escape: 20 Must-See Sites and Scenes to Fully Experience Valley Forge National Historical Park
Living in Chester County, one of the best gateways we have to the outdoors is Valley Forge National Historical Park. It’s practically in everyone’s backyards, and it’s full of history, monuments, trails, things to see and experience, even shop. If you are visiting Valley Forge from afar, welcome! We are so glad you are here…
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Quite the Feet: Journalist’s 320-Mile Stroll from D.C. to New York Passes Through Chester County
On his way to rediscovering America one step at a time, Neil King, the former Wall Street Journal global economics editor, stopped in Chester County and Valley Forge, writes Lisa Scheid for the Daily Local News. King started his journey on March 29. He is walking between Washington, D.C., and New York City, covering hundreds…
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Licking the British: Local Revolutionary War Reenactor Mimics Battle Formations with Popsicle Sticks
While spring is usually a big season for Revolutionary War reenactors, most have had to find new ways to enjoy their hobby during the pandemic that has caused the cancelation of the majority of events for the second year in a row, writes Cameron McWhirter for The Wall Street Journal. Kenneth Gavin, Interpretive Field Guide…
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Revolutionary-Era Rifle Stolen from Valley Forge Park Finds Its Way Home After Nearly 50 Years
A rare Revolutionary-era flintlock rifle has found its way home after being stolen from the visitor center at Valley Forge National Historical Park nearly 50 years ago, writes Jeremy Roebuck for The Philadelphia Inquirer. One of the few surviving works of John Christian Oerter, the Pennsylvania master gunmaker, was found by antique dealer Kelly Kinzle…
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VFTCB’s Patriot Tales a Comic Book Series That Highlights Valley Forge Park’s History via Fiction
Besides Montgomery County Independence Day festivities like fireworks and parades, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board will be commemorating this Fourth of July in Montco with a third issue of its award-winning comic book, Patriot Tales. And, this edition comes with a special anti-bullying message for kids. Free copies will be handed out at…
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