Valley Forge was the site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army . The park commemorates the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary War generation.
Continental Army
The Continental Army was the army of the Thirteen Colonies and the Revolutionary-era United States. It was formed by the Second Continental Congress after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War, and was established by a resolution of Congress on June 14, 1775.
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One Winter of A Long War
The War Prior to Valley Forge
Supplying The Army
Ravages of Disease
A Large and Diverse Camp
Legacy of The Encampment
Alliance with France
Leaving Valley Forge
Birthplace of The American Army
- The success of Valley Forge also can be measured in longer-term gains. Many regard Valley Forge as the birthplace of the American army. The concepts of basic training, the professionalization of the officer corps, and the rise of the army’s distinctive branches, such as the corps of engineers, all got their start here. The military lessons that von...
Impact of The Encampment on The Land