Valley Forge
Valley Forge, is a historic site where George Washington’s army camped in 1777–78. Today, it offers rich history, scenic trails, and educational experiences in a beautiful national park setting.
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Chester County Gardens, Trails, and Outdoor Spaces Worth Exploring This Month
June is one of the best times to get outside and enjoy Chester County’s gardens, trails, parks, and nature preserves. From awarded horticultural attractions to awe-inspiring landscapes, the region offers far more variety than many…
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10 Ways This Man and His Malvern Company Changed the Way Ordinary Americans Invest
A company founded at Valley Forge manages more than $12 trillion in assets, owns major stakes in nearly every major American corporation, and quietly helped…
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One of Chester County’s Most Meaningful Memorial Day Destinations Hides in Plain Sight
As Valley Forge Road winds through familiar Chester County landscape, there lays a woodsy campus hidden from view. Known as the Medal of Honor Grove, the 42-acre memorial…
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The Revolution Happened Here: 10 Philadelphia Area Battles That Shaped the Fight for Independence
Before the world called it the American Revolution, it began right here along the Delaware River, across the rolling farms of Chester County, and in…
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Washington’s Army Left Them Behind. Nearly 250 Years Later, Archaeologists Found Them.
When the Continental Army packed up Valley Forge and headed on toward victory in the Revolutionary War, a stash of bayonets was left behind. Almost…
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The Story of an Unsung Revolutionary War Hero at Valley Forge
The history of nearby Valley Forge is incomplete without recognizing under-recognized hero Friedrich von Steuben, writes Richard Bell for Smithsonian Magazine. The Prussian military captain…
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Hidden Historic Homes of Chester County: Looking Through Windows of the Past
Chester County is steeped in history, and the perfect way to look into the window of the past is through architecture. Over the decades, dozens…
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Where the Revolution Lives Today: 5 Philadelphia Area Revolutionary War Sites to Visit This Winter (Plus a Bonus)
After spending a month living inside the stories and settings of the American Revolution and riding the excitement around Ken Burns’ new series (Now streaming…
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A Look at Four Unsung Female Heroes Who Shaped Chester County History
March is Women’s History Month, making there no better time to learn about the often overlooked contributions of Chester County women, writes Kim Andrews for…
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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 and least-known battles of the…
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Chester County Leadership: Keith Sterling, CEO, Habitat for Humanity MontDelco
Keith Sterling, CEO of Habitat for Humanity MontDelco, spoke with VISTA Today about how he came out of retirement during the quarantine: What started with…
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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 spent the night. From riverbank…
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Valley Forge & Montco Primed for a Historic Year
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), the official Destination Marketing Organization for Montgomery County, has positioned Montco for a once-in-a-generation opportunity to capitalize…
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Two Major King of Prussia Hotels Hit the Market Ahead of Colossal Year for Tourists
Two well-known King of Prussia hotels are officially on the market, creating a rare investment opportunity in one of Montgomery County’s busiest commercial districts, Emma…
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Historic Overhaul Comes to Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge
A sweeping restoration effort is underway at one of Montgomery County’s most recognizable historic sites, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. Washington Memorial Chapel,…
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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 for independence depended on global…
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9 Must-Visit Revolutionary War Attractions Near Valley Forge National Historical Park
If you’ve explored the hallowed grounds of Valley Forge National Historical Park and are eager to delve deeper into the Revolutionary War’s rich history, the…
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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 riverbanks of Bucks County felt…
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