Valley Forge - Pennsylvania

The day we visited Valley Forge there had been a storm. Apparently, a tree had falled down so part of the road had been closed down. We think we got the essence of the what history has left for us to see at Valley Forge. One interesting fact was that Washington's army was the most integrated in any American war until Vietnam with 5,000 soliders of African decent. American Indians also fought with Washington.

Washington's Headquarters

Washington Memoial Chapel -- There is a beautiful tower next door but it was raining and I was sure I would melt if I got out of the car!!!
These are replicas of the cabins built to keep the soldiers warm during the winter of 1777-1778. There were no battles during that winter. On average 25% of the military was sick and many died.

A memorial dedicated - "To the Officers and Private Soliders of the Continental Army December 19, 1977 to June 19, 1978"

The repair area for canons.

A covered bridge - one of the first ones I have seen on the East Coast.