NPS Image / G. Purifoy Welcome to Virtual March-In!We are commemorating the arrival of the weary Continental Army to Valley Forge with featured activities and videos like this one! Dispelling Popular MythsThat the Continental Army faced hardship at Valley Forge is quite well known, but often (and understandably), the belief persists that these difficulties derived from cold weather. While troops did march into Valley Forge during winter-like conditions, the challenges they faced did not so much stem from the cold, but rather from other problems. Thanks to extensive research, scholars now know quite a lot about the weather in 1777 and what it was really like for the solders and camp followers at Valley Forge. With this 3:25-minute video, we address this myth and two other common misconceptions about the Valley Forge encampment.
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The facts behind many popular myths surrounding the winter encampment of George Washington's Continental Army at Valley Forge. |
Last updated: November 2, 2021