Valley Forge (PA) (Images of America) [Paperback]

Stacey A. Swigart (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 14, 2002

Valley Forge is a name that resonates in the minds of many Americans. As the site of the 1777ñ1778 encampment of the Continental army during the Revolutionary War, it has come to symbolize determination and triumph. While many people know something revolutionary happened in Valley Forge, they do not understand how or why it became a place of remembrance today. Using the rich historical collections of the National Center for the American Revolution and Valley Forge Historical Society, Valley Forge shares the early-twentieth-century history of the area through nearly two hundred images, the majority of which are published for the first time. ÝÝValley Forge offers a variety of historical views and background into the site that became Pennsylvaniaís first state park. Highlights include Washingtonís Headquarters and the patriotic and inspiring Washington Memorial Chapel, as well as Revolutionary War artifacts that have found a home in Valley Forge. Thousands of books exist on the history of the American War for Independence, but few describe the events and people who have struggled to preserve that story of independence for people everywhere, as Valley Forge does. ÝÝ

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About the Author

Author Stacey A. Swigart has crafted a behind-the-scenes look at the founding and development of a national treasure: Valley Forge National Historical Park. Swigart is the collections director for the National Center for the American Revolution and Valley Forge Historical Society. She has spent more than ten years working at the society and has lived in the Valley Forge area for most of her life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (October 14, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 073851117X
• ISBN-13: 978-0738511177
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,767,279 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)