Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
At Valley Forge from December 19, 1777 – June 18, 1778, General George Washington spent the winter with his troops, the Continental Army, until roads were passable and they were ready for the fight against the British. Out of this terrible winter emerged a new Army, confident and ready to do battle. On June 19, 1778 the British abandoned Philadelphia. Though the Revolutionary War lasted another five years, a major victory of the spirit had been won during the winter at Valley Forge.
