General von Steuben: The Making of an American Army
Listen as park archivist Dona McDermott talks about the contributions of General von Steuben, using photos from the collection of Valley Forge Nationa...
Valley Forge History & Culture
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Valley Forge National Historical Park commemorates more than the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary War generation -- it honors the ability of citizens and their leaders to pull together and overcome adversity during extraordinary times.
Musket Firing Demonstration
Watch park rangers demonstrate the firing commands of a blackpowder flintlock musket. These are the training and combat commands as developed by Gener...
Campfire Program: Timothy Murphy
Park Ranger Peter Maugle tells the story of Rifleman Timothy Murphy at a campfire program. Watch the campfire and listen as Ranger Maugle tells the st...
Valley Forge Fortificatons: Redoubts
Park Ranger Peter Maugle discusses the use of earthern forts known as redoubts. Hear how redoubts were constructed and used by the Continental Army at...
Valley Forge Topography
Natural Resource Manager Kris Heister explains how the natural resources and terrain of Valley Forge offer significant military advantages. General Wa...
A Portrait of the American Revolution: Supporting and Antagonizing the Soldiers
In the Revolution, the soldiers were only a small part of the entire experience. People supported the army through making things, and helping the sold...
Henry Knox and Knox's Quarters
Listen to Park Ranger Bill Lange discuss Henry Knox and Artillery. Hear how General Knox learned about artillery and gained the support of General Was...
French Alliance Celebrations: PDF
Companion document to the Artillery Firing Demonstration explaining why French Alliance was so important to the Continental Army and how the army cele...
French Alliance Celebrations
Watch as members of the Oneida Indian Nation demonstate the firing procedures of an artillery piece. The firing demonstration took place on May 6, 200...
It was a Continual Drill...Training the troops at Valley Forge
Valley Forge National Historical Park Collections Curator Scott Houting discusses the drilling the training of soldiers at Valley Forge. A copy of the...