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Valley Forge National Historical Park 'Turkey Vultures' © Bobbie Alexander
Turkey Vultures in Pawlings Farm Barn
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
P. O. Box 953
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania   19482-0953

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Valley Forge National Historical Park
'Turkey Vultures'
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Turkey Vultures in Pawlings Farm Barn

Valley Forge National Historical Park
'White Tail Deer Buck'
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
'White Tail Deer Buck'
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
'White Tail Deer Buck'
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
'White Tail Deer Does'
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
'Memorial Arch in Winter'
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Memorial arch in winter

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'Defensive Perimeter Canons'
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Defensive perimeter canons

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'Revolutionary Soldier'
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
'Washingtons Headquarters'
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Washingtons Headquarters

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'Rail Station at Washingtons Headquarters'
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Rail station at Washingtons Headquarters

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'Soldiers Homage'
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'Cabin at Valley Forge'
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
'Anthony Wayne'
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Statue of Anthony Wayne

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Valley Forge National Historical Park
'Washingtons Chapel'
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Washingtons Chapel after a fresh snowfall

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'Scenic Winter'
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View from Washingtons Chapel

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Historic building in winter

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'Winter Encampment'
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Winter encampment cabin

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'Winter Encampment'
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'Sledding Fun'
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Sledding fun at Valley Forge

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'Cross Country Skiing'
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Cross country skiers enjoy a crisp clear winter day at Valley Forge

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'Winter Encampment'
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'Memorial Arch in Winter'
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Memorial Arch

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'Winter Forage'
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Whitetail deer forage for food after winter snow at Valley Forge

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'Valley Creek in Spring'
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Valley Creek Trail in Spring

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'Historic Old Building'
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'Blowing Snow'
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'Valley Creek Trail'
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Spring time on the Valley Creek Trail

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Tributary stream on the Valley Creek Trail

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'Flowering Dogwood'
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Flowering Dogwood blooms are a sure sign of spring at Valley Forge

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'Snapping Turtle'
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Snapping turtle seen on the Schuylkill River Trail

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'Doorway to 1778'
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A view from one Cabin to Another

The men and women of the Continental Army were ordinary men and women ? like many of us, but these everyday men and women were thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Valley Forge National Historical Park commemorates more than the collective sacrifices and dedication of the Revolutionary War generation, it pays homage to the ability of everyday Americans to pull together and overcome adversity during extraordinary times. <P>Of all the places associated with the American War for Independence, perhaps none has come to symbolize perseverance and sacrifice more than Valley Forge. The hardships of the encampment claimed the lives of one in ten, nearly all from disease. Despite the privations suffered by the army at Valley Forge, Washington and his generals built a unified professional military organization that ultimately enabled the Continental Army to triumph over the British. <P>Perhaps one of Washington?s soldiers said it best when he described his reasons for not abandoning the field despite the harsh conditions: "We had engaged in the defense of our wounded country and . . . we were determined to persevere." Private Joseph Plumb Martin, 8th Connecticut regiment, December 1777. <P> <P>
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Waynebrook Inn - Honey Brook, PA
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Come experience the rich history and refined hospitality of the Waynebrook Inn, Est. 1865. Our charming full service hotel has been splendidly refurbished and is nestled in the midst of beautiful Amish farm country near Lancaster in historic Chester County. At the Waynebrook you can experience that rarity among country inns along with the amenities of a full service hotel...the elegance and beguiling charm of American Inns of yesteryear coupled with the modern conveniences today's travelers demand.


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Directions
Plane - Philadelphia International Airport is located 25 miles away from the park. From the airport, take 95 south, 476 north, then 76 west.

Car - From New York, and points northeast, and also from Harrisburg and points west via the PA Turnpike (Interstate 76/276): Get off at Exit 326 (old exit 24) - "Valley Forge." Use right side of tollbooth. Take Valley Forge exit just beyond tollbooth. Sign says "Exit 327 (old exit 25) Valley Forge." Go north on N. Gulph Rd for approximately 1.5 miles - just after N. Gulph becomes 2 lane, turn left at traffic light at top of hill into park entrance.

From Philadelphia, New Jersey and points southeast, via the Schuylkill Expressway (Interstate 76 west): Get off at Exit 327, the last exit before tollbooth. Sign says, "Exit 327 (old exit 25), Mall Blvd." Make right at first traffic light. At next light make right onto N. Gulph Rd. Go north on N. Gulph Rd for approximately 1.5 miles - just after N. Gulph becomes 2 lane, turn left at traffic light at top of hill into park entrance.

From Baltimore, Wilmington, DE, and points southeast, via U.S. 202 north: Get off at the 422 west exit. Go about 2 miles. Take the Valley Forge, Route 23 west exit, located just past the overpass. Turn right at the top of the exit ramp and merge into the center lane. Park entrance is straight ahead. From Pottstown and Reading PA, and points northwest, via 422 east: Get off at Valley Forge exit. Make right at the top of the exit ramp and merge into the center lane. Park entrance is straight ahead at the traffic light.

Public Transportation - SEPTA Bus Route 125 stops at the Valley Forge Visitor Center, the near-by Sheraton Hotel, and King Of Prussia Mall.

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