http://www.nps.gov/vafo en-us Valley Forge National Historical Park Podcasts Through History Valley Forge National Historical Park PECO and Valley Forge National Historical Park partner to offer a new look into the history of Valley Forge using a fun, short, and fast moving format geared toward kids. Park Rangers, actors, and new views of the park, including Google Earth imagery, are integrated for a new approach to the story. This ten episode series highlights the military history of Valley Forge National Historical Park. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks. PECO and Valley Forge National Historical Park partner to offer a new look into the history of Valley Forge using a fun, short, and fast moving format geared toward kids. Park Rangers, actors, and new views of the park, including Google Earth imagery, are integrated for a new approach to the story. This ten episode series highlights the military history of Valley Forge National Historical Park. Episodes will be released every 2 weeks. National Park Service steven_rector@nps.gov NPS.GOV Episode 1: Why Valley Forge? Why Valley Forge? quickly tells the story of the first three years of the Revolutionary War. This podcast uses a combination of Google Earth, Park Rangers, and actors to tell the story in a new way. Hear about the first three years of the Revolutionary War in 9 minutes. http://www.continentalchronicle.org/mp4/PECO/episode1.mp4" Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:25:00 GMT 9:14 national, park, valley forge,valley, forge, PECO, podcasts, news NPS.GOV Episode 2: Common Problems of the Army Meet Private Jospeh Plumb Martin and hear about some of the issues the army is struggling with. Episode 2 highlights the issues that General Washington, his officers, and Congress will need to solve during the winter if the war is to be successfull. This episode is based upon the the memoirs of Private Martin who served 8 years in the Revolutionary War. His memoirs are published in a book entitled Private Yankee Doodle. http://www.continentalchronicle.org/mp4/PECO/pecoepisode2.mp4" Mon, 3 Mar 2008 19:25:00 GMT 6:33 national, park, valley forge,valley, forge, PECO, podcasts, news NPS.GOV Episode 3: Hut Construction Episode 3 focuses on the early days of the encampment and the effort to build huts for the army to stay in. These huts housed more than just soldiers. Download this episode to hear how the army kept themselves warm during the winter of 1777-1778. http://www.continentalchronicle.org/mp4/PECO/pecoepisode3.mp4" Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:05:00 GMT 5:11 national, park, valley forge,valley, forge, PECO, podcasts, news NPS.GOV Episode 4: Life in Camp In Episode 4, viewers will meet an officer of General Washington's staff, an enlisted soldier, and a campfollower. Hear about some of the things the officers, enlisted men, and campfollowers did each day. Learn how life in camp was different depending on what position a person held in the army. http://www.continentalchronicle.org/mp4/PECO/pecoepisode4.mp4" Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:05:00 GMT 5:23 national, park, valley forge,valley, forge, PECO, podcasts, news NPS.GOV Episode 5: February 1778 It is now mid February, and some of officers are still unhappy with the situation at Valley Forge. Hear what one of the officers has to say about the Valley Forge area and how General Washington is trying to correct the issues of supply for the Continental Army. http://www.continentalchronicle.org/mp4/PECO/pecoepisode5.mp4" Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:05:00 GMT 5:57 national, park, valley forge,valley, forge, PECO, podcasts, news NPS.GOV Episode 6. General Washington's Birthday While General and Mrs. Washington celebrate the General's 46th birthday, they discuss the suffering of the soldiers and improvements that are being made. Meanwhile, one soldier is having difficulty collecting supplies from the a local citizen who may or may not support the revolution. http://www.continentalchronicle.org/mp4/PECO/pecoepisode6.mp4" Wed, 28 Apr 2008 12:05:00 GMT 6:14 national, park, valley forge,valley, forge, PECO, podcasts, news NPS.GOV Episode 8. French Alliance General Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette discuss the importance of support from France. The Generals soon learn the efforts of Benjamin Franklin have paid off and France has joined the United States in their fight against the British. http://www.continentalchronicle.org/mp4/PECO/episode8.mp4" Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:05:00 GMT 5:30 national, park, valley forge,valley, forge, PECO, podcasts, news NPS.GOV Episode 7. General von Steuben General von Steuben arrives to meet General Washington. Soon after, General von Steuben begins his efforts to ensure the army has standardized training. http://www.continentalchronicle.org/mp4/PECO/episode7.mp4 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:05:00 GMT 5:13 national, park, valley forge,valley, forge, PECO, podcasts, news NPS.GOV Episode 8. French Alliance General Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette discuss the importance of support from France. The Generals soon learn the efforts of Benjamin Franklin have paid off and France has joined the United States in their fight against the British. http://www.continentalchronicle.org/mp4/PECO/episode8.mp4 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:05:00 GMT 5:30 national, park, valley forge,valley, forge, PECO, podcasts, news NPS.GOV Episode 9. General Washington General Washington tours the encampment remembering the harsh conditions of the winter of 1777-1778. The General visits some cabins, the Grand Parade Grounds, and Artillery Park before departing Valley Forge and the continuing the war effort. http://www.continentalchronicle.org/mp4/PECO/pecoepsiode9.mp4 Mon, 7 Jul 2008 12:05:00 GMT 6:10 national, park, valley forge,valley, forge, PECO, podcasts, news NPS.GOV Episode 10. A Long Journey The soldiers are leaving Valley Forge six months after their arrival. The hosts of the series finish with a quick recap of the history of the American Revolution and give viewers a quick tour of Valley Forge today. http://www.continentalchronicle.org/mp4/PECO/pecoepisode10.mp4 Mon, 7 Jul 2008 13:05:00 GMT 5:19 national, park, valley forge,valley, forge, PECO, podcasts, news