Patriots of African Descent - Valley Forge NHP, PA
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N 40° 06.254 W 075° 26.029
18T E 463025 N 4439416
The Patriots of African Descent Monument in Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Waymark Code: WM69D5
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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This monument is located just east of Huntington's Quarters on the walking path along the south side of PA Route 23. More officially, the plaques read:

In honor of patriots of African descent who served suffered and sacrificed during the valley forge encampment 1777 - 1778 "Throughout these historic and hallowed campsites were courageous Black Patriots who participated in our nation's bitter fight for independence".

Charles l. Blockson, historian, dedicated by Delta Sigma Theta sorority, incorporated Valley Vorge alumni chapter - June 19, 1993
Type of Memorial: Monument

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