State of Maine Memorial - Valley Forge National Historical Park - King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member gparkes
N 40° 05.732 W 075° 25.773
18T E 463384 N 4438448
Valley Forge was the site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army.
Waymark Code: WMAKWF
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/26/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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MAINE

To commemorate the officers and men from that part of New England now known as the State of Maine who served in Massachussetts Regiments in the Continental Army under Washington at Valley Forge, in the winter of 1777 and sharing the hardships there endured.

This memorial is erected by the State of Maine under the auspices of the Maine Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.

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Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park is nationally significant as the site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army under General George Washington. Few places evoke the spirit of patriotism and independence, represent individual and collective sacrifice, or demonstrate the resolve, tenacity and determination of the people of the United States to be free as does Valley Forge. The historic landscapes, structures, objects, and archeological and natural resources at Valley Forge are tangible links to one of the most defining events in our nation's history. Here the Continental Army under Washington's leadership emerged as a cohesive and disciplined fighting force. The Valley Forge experience is fundamental to both American history and American myth, and remains a source of inspiration for Americans and the world.

Valley Forge National Historical Park contains 28 miles of authorized trail that are popular for hiking, biking and horseback riding.

Park Hours
Park grounds

Open daily, year-round 7 am to dark

Visitor Center
9 am to 5 pm daily
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day

* Information taken from the National Park Service website.

Type of Memorial: Monument

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