Category: PENNSYLVANIA Thru My Eyes

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.

Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

We did a driving tour thru Valley Forge National Historical Park.  Valley Forge was a turning point in the Revolutionary War.  General George Washington decided to have his troops spend the winter at Valley Forge, a day’s march from Philadelphia, which had been taken by the British.  That winter the troops were trained and prepared for the fight ahead, though it was a very difficult winter and supplies were low, as Private Joseph Plumb Martin wrote, “We were determined to persevere.”  How grateful I am that they did persevere!!

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We had a wonderful time visiting Philadelphia and seeing it from One Liberty Observation Deck. Philadelphia was the nation’s capital off and on from 1774 – 1800. It was founded in 1682 by William Penn and is known as the City of Brotherly Love because in Greek, Philadelphia means ‘Brotherly Love’.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia played a major role in the Revolutionary War, serving as one of the nations capitals. It was founded in 1682 by William Penn and named Philadelphia which in Greek means ‘Brotherly Love’. It is a large, robust city, the 5th largest in the USA.