Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Welcome to Valley Forge
Washington and his men had to endure six months of harsh winter in their encampment at Valley Forge. Use this site to learn about what they had to deal with and who was there.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Washington at Valley Forge
The time spent at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777 by the Continental Army was a turning point. Read first-hand about the terrible conditions at this winter encampment, but also see how the winter break in fighting helped make the army...
Read Works
Read Works: Colonization & Revolutionary War: Valley Forge
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Valley Forge and the American Revolution. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Valley Forge National Historical Park: Valley Forge Legacy
An intriguing look into the winter George Washington and his troops spent at Valley Forge. You can search for a soldier on the Muster Roll, get extensive information about the Continental Army, and learn about the encampment of the troops.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Revolution: Valley Forge [Pdf]
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that examines the conditions under which George Washington's troops lived and trained at Valley Forge. It also tells the story of Peter Francisco,...
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National Park Service: Valley Forge
This site provides a history of Valley Forge from the Valley Forge National Historical Park. Includes a quote from George Washington.
Library of Congress
Loc: George Washington Papers: Books for Young Readers on Washington
A Library of Congress bibliography of books about George Washington for middle school students.
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Etc: Valley Forge, Philadelphia, and Brandywine, 1776 1778
A map of the area around Valley Forge and Philadelphia (the first capital, 1774-1800), site of several important operations during the American Revolution, including Washington's crossing of the Delaware near Trenton (1776), Wilmington,...
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Etc: Encampment at Valley Forge, 1777 1778
A plan of the winter encampment at Valley Forge, 1777-1778. The map shows the Schuylkill River, redoubts, Washington's headquarters, and unit positions.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Picturing America: Leutze: Washington Crossing the Delaware [Pdf]
Analysis of one of the most well-known history paintings ever produced: Emanual Leutze's "Washington Crossing the Delaware."
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Defeats and Victories
Although the Americans suffered severe setbacks for months after independence was declared, their tenacity and perseverance eventually paid off. During August 1776, in the Battle of Long Island in New York, Washington's position became...
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Soldier's Letter [Pdf]
"Soldier's Letter" is a one page, fictional, letter from a young soldier at Valley Forge during the Revolutionary explaining how hard conditions are there. It is followed by questions which require students to provide evidence from the...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Pennsylvania: Washington's Headquarters
Part of Valley Forge National Historical Park.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: West of Philadelphia, 1777
A map of the area west of Philadelphia, showing important sites of the American Revolutionary War during the British campaign to capture Philadelphia, including the Battle of the Brandywine at Chad's Ford, the Battle of Paoli, and the...
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National Park Service: Log on and Learn: Discover Presidental Log Cabins
Designed specifically for the middle school student. This site is full of activities that introduce you to the log cabins of several American presidents. Follow teams on archaeological digs as they discover treasures from the past.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Philadelphia and Vicinity, 1777
A map of Philadelphia and vicinity in 1777 during the capture of the city by British Major General William Howe. The map shows the route of Howe's Philadelphia Campaign from Elkton to Chad's Ford, site of the Battle of Brandywine against...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Howe's Route to Philadelphia, 1777
A map of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland showing the Philadelphia Campaign route(1777) of British commander General William Howe from Long Island to the Chesapeake Bay, his landing site at Elkton (Head of Elk) Maryland,...