Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
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N 40° 06.084 W 075° 25.361
18T E 463973 N 4439097
Valley Forge had no battles, but it served as a camp for George Washington and his army.
Waymark Code: WM12RAW
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2020
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"Valley Forge National Historical Park is the site where the Continental Army spent the winter of 1777–1778 near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, during the American Revolutionary War. The National Historical Park preserves the site and interprets the history of the Valley Forge encampment. Originally Valley Forge State Park, it became a national park in 1976. The Park contains historical buildings, recreated encampment structures, memorials, museums, and recreation facilities.
The park encompasses 3,500 acres (1,400 ha) and is visited by over 1.2 million people each year. Visitors can see restored historic structures, reconstructed structures such as the iconic log huts, and monuments erected by the states from which the Continental soldiers came. Visitor facilities include a Welcome Center and museum featuring original artifacts, providing a concise introduction to the American Revolution and the Valley Forge encampment. Programs, tours, and activities are available year round. The park also provides 26 miles (42 km) of hiking and biking trails, which are connected to a robust regional trails system. Wildlife watching, fishing, and boating on the nearby Schuylkill River also are popular." Taken from Wikipedia
Name of Source Book: 1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die
Page Location in Source Book: 232
Type of Waymark: City
Location of Coordinates: Valley Forge National Historical Park Entrance
Cost of Admission (Parks, Museums, etc.): 0.00 (listed in local currency)
List Available Hours, Dates, Season:
24/7
Official Tourism Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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Localized waymark sites (Structures, Landmarks, Businesses) should reflect standard waymarking visit criteria (Logs & photos).