The valley forge encampment lasted six months, from december 19, 1777, to june 19, 1778. Find things to do in valley forge national historical park Tour famous historical sites, enjoy hiking trails, picnic areas, and exciting annual events. Valley forge, in the american revolution, pennsylvania encampment grounds of the continental army under gen George washington from december 19, 1777, to june 19, 1778, a period that marked the triumph of morale and military discipline over severe hardship. Plus a timeline, weather reports, the french connection, franklin, spies, mysteries, and more!
Washington and his weary troops occupied valley forge, located in eastern pennsylvania along the banks of the schuylkill river some 20 miles northwest of philadelphia, six days before christmas. Discover the struggles of the continental army at valley forge, a pivotal moment of resilience and transformation during the american revolutionary war. On 19 december 1777, the exhausted and starving soldiers of the continental army staggered into valley forge, pennsylvania, a location about 18 miles (29 km) northwest of philadelphia at the confluence of the valley creek and the schuylkill river.
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