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Taking a walk down the railroad tracks

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Daughters of the Revolution (or Waterman) Monument - The first monument placed at Valley Forge, in 1901, this obelisk marks the site of the grave of Lt. John Waterman which is the only identified grave within Valley Forge. The Daughters of the Revolution were responsible for the monument as a memorial for not only Lt. Waterman but also for all the 'heroic dead of Valley Forge.'

Washington Memorial Chapel (c.1917) - Though not technically part of the park but rather property of the Episcopal Church, the chapel was built in honor of George Washington and its numerous artifacts and interior are open, free-of-charge, to the public. The cannon in the foreground are period Revolution pieces and overlook the Grand Parade from a high hillside...

von Steuben Statue - The success of the Continental Army in the years following the winter at Valley Forge are owed in great part to the efforts of Baron von Steuben. The Baron came to America from Prussia and joined Washington's army during its stay at Valley Forge. He soon began to train the Army in the European style of warfare which would allow the American's to stand toe-to-toe with the best Britain had to offer...

Inner Line Defenses - The vague crease in the forest floor seen here is what remains of a series of trenches and redoubts that marked the inner line of defense at Valley Forge. At the time this area was devoid of trees giving unimpeded lines of sight from which artillery could be directed at the valley below in the event of a British attack...

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