Aug 15, 2016 learn more about the winter encampment at valley forge and its significance to the american revolution. This impressive compilation provides a stunning, richly detailed overview of all aspects of the encampment, incorporating a complete reproduction of the milestone national park service valley forge historical research report. Well, you may not know that valley forge was the winter encampment of george washington and the continental army during the revolutionary war, which really became the make or break point of the war. See the fact file below for more information on the valley forge or alternatively, you can. General map of the encampment at valley forge, pennsylvania. Valley forge had the highest mortality rate of any continental army encampment, and even most military engagements. Valley forge encampment was a study conducted over a period of eight years undertaken to document the organization of the continental armys command structure during its winter encampment at valley forge. Continental army enters winter camp at valley forge history. Having suffered a string of defeats that fall, including losing the capital of philadelphia to the british, the americans made camp for the winter outside of the city. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading following the drum. Visitor center at valley forge national historical park.
Annual events at valley forge park visit valley forge. Meteorological events sources general description of the event and its damages along the way predictability, conditions, impact on long term history, and general gauge of the weatherclimate. Coauthors of valley forge bob drury and tom clavin describe how the continental army survived the harsh 17771778 winter encampment where almost 2,000 of 12,000 soldiers died of disease. A winter encampment, at the park when you visit or on our youtube channel. George washingtons winter encampment at valley forge prezi. A winter encampment is the parks orientation film that is shown daily in the park theater. Redirected the previous winter from the frontier at kittanning to new jersey, and then on to the philadelphia campaigns culminating in the winter at valley forge, joseph was now a seasoned and welltrained soldier who had been in the company of some of the most famous officers of the revolutionary war. View the parks 18minute orientation film, valley forge. The significance of the encampment lies both in its factbased history and also its storied myth. Everything you need to be ready to step out prepared. Valley forge national historical park hosts several annual events commemorating the 177778 winter encampment, honoring the soldiers who made camp in valley forge, and celebrating the treasure that is the park. There were seven winters during the revolutionary war. Selfguided touring options valley forge national historical park. Boynton, published in the life of george washington by jared sparkes in 1843 several locations were considered for the armys winter quarters, but washington selected valley forge, pennsylvania, which was named for an iron forge on valley creek in whitemarsh, pennsylvania.
Valley forge, outside philadelphia pennsylvania, has long been recognized as the site of a great victory of the human spirit. It was here that the american forces became a true fighting unit. A winter encampment is valley forge national historical parks official. The valley forge was a military camp in pennsylvania, northwest of philadelphia. In total, about 1,7002,000 troops died during the valley forge encampment, mostly at general hospitals located in six different towns. This video describes the events leading up to, during, and after the 17771778 winter encampment that took place here at valley forge. Certainly hardship did occur at valley forge, but the encampment experience could be characterized as suffering as usual, for privation was the continental soldiers constant companion. Valley forge encampment was the result of a study conducted over a period of eight years, undertaken to document the organization of the continental armys command structure during its winter encampment at valley forge.
Kids can step in replica log huts, run around the grassy parade ground where young soldiers trained, climb on cannons, and walk through george washington s headquarters history comes alive. Women at the valley forge encampment potomac books. With a wreathlaying ceremony at the valley forge national historical park vfnhp on the saturday of presidents weekend, scouts and scouters will gather to honor general george washington and his soldiers at the valley forge national memorial arch. The encampment at valley forge took place from december 19, 1777 through june 19, 1778 and served as winter quarters for general george washingtons continental army. Describes the encampment of the revolutionary army at valley forge and recounts how the soldiers survived a winter of hardship to continue the war against the british addeddate 20120507 16. Redirected the previous winter from the frontier at kittanning to new jersey, and then on to the philadelphia campaigns culminating in the winter at valley forge, joseph was now a seasoned and welltrained soldier who had been in the company of some of the most famous officers of. But, a winter encampment at morristown, new jersey was worse. Through all the terrible winter trials, george washington valley forge in4 on vimeo. Within days of arriving at valley forge, troops constructed 1,500 to 2,000 log huts in parallel lines that would house 12,000 soldiers and 400 women and. Sep 10, 2010 soldier at valley forge in the winter of 1777, about 12,000 men in gen.
Plan to visit during this events for the full valley forge park experience. Valley forge was the military camp in southeastern pennsylvania, approximately 20 miles northwest of philadelphia, where the american continental army spent the winter of 177778 g15gec from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. A winter encampment is valley forge national historical parks official orientation film, currently shown daily in the park theater. On june 19, 1778, after a sixmonth encampment, this same army emerged from valley forge to engage lieutenant general sir henry clintons british army. The encampment at valley forge in 1778, 1830 steel engraving by g. Eleven thousand men including blacks and indians resided there during the winter of 177778 and triumphed over cold, starvation, nakedness, disease, and uncertainty. When you visit valley forge national historical park, you can watch the 18 minute video, a winter encampment. Though revolutionary forces had secured a pivotal victory at saratoga in september and october, washingtons army suffered defeats at brandywine, paoli, and germantown, pennsylvania. Valley forge national historic park stock pictures. With the onset of the bitter winter cold, the continental army under general george washington, still in the field, enters its winter camp at valley forge. Loane, a former seasonal park ranger at valley forge national historical park, is a recognized authority on the women at the 177778 valley forge encampment. Valley forge is the encampment where george washington and 12,000 poorlyfed, illequipped, and weary continental army troops spent the cold winter of 177778 after the british occupied philadelphia. The winter encampment at valley forge is one of the most famous episodes of the american revolution.
Some patients might have suffered from more than one ailment. The program will consist of a brief presentation followed by the wreath laying. Having suffered a string of defeats that fall, including losing the capital of philadelphia to the british, the americans made camp for the winter outside of the. Valley forge historical research report volume 1 the vortex of small fortune. Mar 01, 2020 this work takes the reader beyond valley forge and fills in the gaps of the lives of those who endured the winter of 177778. George washingtons continental army, having recently suffered losses in two key battles and having lost philadelphia to the. Patriots in the park enjoy the 4 th of july at valley forge. The story of a marine grunt in the first battle of khe sanh april 1967 duration. History american revolution valley forge was where the american continental army made camp during the winter of 17771778. We take time to tour sites in the philadelphia area including valley forge national historical park. Pilgrimage to valley forge cradle of liberty council. This work takes the reader beyond valley forge and fills in the gaps of the lives of those who endured the winter of 177778.
Valley forge national historical park virtual museum exhibit. Truly one of the great works on the valley forge encampment. The valley forge encyclopedia overdrive rakuten overdrive. George washington chose to make the winter camp at valley forge for several reasons. We picnic with the valley forge park alliance on one of the evenings, participate in a memorial service at the washington memorial chapel, and hold our annual banquet. Following the american failures at the nearby battles of brandywine and germantown, washington led 11,000 regulars to take up winter. Cradle of liberty council celebrates george washington and his troops in three ways.
Clear your schedule meet me at the valley forge dutch. Pc download to download the image select the download button or, right click image and select save picture as mac download to download the image, hold the mouse button down for few seconds and you will see a popup menu. Visiting valley forge photos on road trip 2010, cnet reporter daniel terdiman stops at the encampment where george washingtons troops spent the harsh winter of 1777. The encampment store is a nonprofit 501 c3 cooperating association with the national park service whose mission is to provide support and assistance to the interpretive, educational, scientific and historical activities of valley forge national historical park.
Dec 19, 2017 the encampment at valley forge in 1778, 1830 steel engraving by g. Washington chose valley forge as the winter encampment for his 11,000 men along with approximately 500 women and children who accompanied them for several reasons. Certainly hardship did occur at valley forge, but the encampment experience could be characterized as suffering as usual, for privation was the continental soldiers. Media in category valley forge national historical park the following 200 files are in this category, out of 225 total. Find highquality valley forge national historic park stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. With the onset of the bitter winter cold, the continental army under general george washington, still in the field, enters its winter camp at valley forge, 22 miles from britishoccupied philadelphia. Learn more about the winter encampment at valley forge and its significance to the american revolution. Video files valley forge national historical park u. Camp health and winter huts camp health and cleanliness was also a major concern. Celebrate our nations independence through historical games, demonstrations, storytelling, tours, food and more. The valley forge winter is not a simple retelling of the oftrepeated story about the famous encampment of the continental army during the winter of 17771778. Valley forge, in the american revolution, pennsylvania encampment grounds of the continental army under general george washington from december 19, 1777, to june 19, 1778, a period that marked the triumph of morale and military discipline over severe hardship.
Since you cant visit the park right now, heres a chance to see it in the comfort of your home. Jan 29, 2020 the encampment at valley forge took place from december 19, 1777 through june 19, 1778 and served as winter quarters for general george washingtons continental army. She is the author of several articles about the women at camp as well as the critically acclaimed book, following the drum. Audiovideo archives encampment store at valley forge. Most of the enlisted men spent their winters in small huts, reminiscent of those used by washingtons army at valley forge. The society of the descendants of washingtons army at valley forge dvf is a nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer service organization for men, women, and children dedicated to preserving the memory of those men and women who entered the camp at valley forge between 12191777 and 6191778. The 18minute video provides an overview of the historical events that took place at valley forge during the 17771778 winter encampment and a brief synopsis of the american revolution. Valley forge is the encampment where george washington and 12,000 poorlyfed, illequipped, and weary continental army troops spent the cold winter. The valley creek was the place where the american continental army, led by general george washington, spent their winter during the american revolutionary war of 17771778 see the fact file below for more information on the valley forge or alternatively, you can download our 21page valley forge worksheet pack to. Through all the terrible winter trials, george washington and the continental army emerged stronger and better trained for the campaign seasons ahead. Coauthors of valley forge bob drury and tom clavin describe how the continental army survived the harsh 17771778 winter encampment where almost 2000. Valley forge national historic park stock pictures, royalty. On december 19, 1777, when washingtons army marched into camp at valley forge, it was tired, cold, illequipped, and lacking the training essential for consistent success on the battlefield.
Large panels tell the story of valley forge, its causes and its results, while glass cases display artifacts from the encampment. The encampment site was unprepared for the tattered, hungry army, and soldiers had to build their own. First, the lay of the land made valley forge a natural fortress. After failing to retake the city, washington led his 12,000man army into winter quarters at valley forge, located approximately 18 miles 29 km northwest of philadelphia.
The valley creek was the place where the american continental army, led by general george washington, spent their winter during the american revolutionary war of 17771778. Valley forge functioned as the third of eight military encampments for the continental armys main body, commanded by general george washington. In september 1777, british forces had captured the american capital of philadelphia. This book tells the story of the hundreds of camp women who spent the winter of 177778 with the american continental army at valley forge, pennsylvania. Ask someone to think of valley forge and they will nearly always envision an anonymous group of soldiers struggling against winters fury and clothed in nothing but rags.
Get the valley forge, pa local hourly forecast including temperature, realfeel, and chance of precipitation. Home society of the descendants of washingtons army at. Learn about the birth of the nation and the pivotal role the valley forge encampment played in securing our freedom from great britain all while celebrating the 4th of july in your national park. Valley forge historical area, united states britannica. Painting of washington and the committee of congress at valley forge, 1777. Educational videos and podcasts relating to valley forge national historical park, its history, culture, natural resources and daily happenings. In december, 1777, general george washington moved the continental army to their winter quarters at valley forge. Browse 340 valley forge national historic park stock photos and images available. One of the highlights of the exhibits is the lifesize statue of washington on his horse. Ask someone to think of valley forge and they will nearly always envision an anonymous group of soldiers struggling against winter s fury and clothed in nothing but rags. Valley forge is often called the birthplace of the american army.
They were poor, dirty creatures who clung to the very edge of survival, amny working as the armys washerwomen, nurses, cooks and seamstresses. The park theater, located in the building next door, shows an 18minute orientation film titled valley forge. Author wayne bodle proposes that while it was a difficult experience to endure, the conditions were not nearly as bad as retained in our national memory. Loane has cleared away the myths surrounding the women at the valley forge encampment, from martha washington to mrs. The continental army used monthly muster rolls to track the armys strength. Timothy eldridge massey, commander in chief, society of the descendants of washingtons army at valley forge. The valley forge encampment was difficult because the soldiers lacked proper clothing and proper meals.
Jun 12, 2017 visit valley forge, winter encampment of the continental army during the american revolution. Women at the valley forge encampment summary nancy loane discusses her book, the untold story of the women from those on societys lowest rungs to the women of the upper class who spent the winter of 177778 with the continental army at valley forge, pa. Women at the valley forge encampment kindle edition by loane, nancy k download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Valley forge national historical park hosts several annual events commemorating the 177778 winter encampment, honoring the soldiers who made camp in. Feb 04, 2020 the valley forge muster roll, a project of the valley forge park alliance, is dedicated to those who were at winter quarters from december 19, 1777 to june 19, 1778. This time is called our encampment, just as it was called in 1777. Books for adults encampment store at valley forge national park. Tours encampment store at valley forge national park. The mythical narrative is important in its own right for it reveals something about our character in the heroic way we wish the revolution to be.