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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...
Artillery Park - Located along the Inner Line near the geographic center of the camp, the artillery park of the Continental Army was strategically positioned so guns could be quickly rushed to any point of emergency along the defensive lines of the camp...
Artillery Park - Located along the Inner Line near the geographic center of the camp, the artillery park of the Continental Army was strategically positioned so guns could be quickly rushed to any point of emergency along the defensive lines of the camp...
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...
Artillery Park - Located along the Inner Line near the geographic center of the camp, the artillery park of the Continental Army was strategically positioned so guns could be quickly rushed to any point of emergency along the defensive lines of the camp. Here, one of the replica cannon stands guard over the Grand Parade area...
Inner Line Drive - As the name implies this road traces the inner defenses of Valley Forge along a high, tree-covered ridge near the center of the encampment...
Washington's Headquarters - Schuylkill River - Railroad tracks bar access to the river that flows past the headquarters and which formed a natural defensive line for the northern line of the camp...
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.'
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.'
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.'
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