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Apr. 12, 2008 - same day part 2
The next stop on the map (after a two hour drive) was Valley Forge, PA.
Washington and the Continental Army wintered here in 1777 and 1778.
There is a big visitor center with some hands on stuff, displays and a movie.
(they really need a stool behind George so big brothers don't have to
lift up short little brothers)
(oh the drama!)
They discovered just how heavy the rifles were too.
Washington rented out a local farm house both winters.
The troops stayed in cabins or tents.
I certainly wouldn't want to winter in one of those.
There wasn't a battle fought here, but the winters were so hard that many died
of disease, the cold and lack of food. There is a memorial arch in the park
to remember them.
The kids had fun running around the grass, enjoying the nice weather, and since
we drove through the park just before dusk, we saw plenty of these.
Stay tuned for day 2.....
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