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Park Orientation Film

 

Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment

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Duration:

19 minutes, 11 seconds

The visitor orientation film at Valley Forge National Historical Park. This 19-minute film tells the story of the winter 1777-1778 encampment of the Continental Army under General George Washington. Filmed in 2018 and 2019.

Learn more about Valley Forge history

 

You can watch and share Valley Forge videos and playlists on the park's YouTube channel.

 

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Short Vignettes

These four short films were produced at the same time as the Valley Forge orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment.

 

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  Unsung Heroes of Valley Forge

  Features inspiring stories often overlooked in the main narrative of the Valley Forge encampment, including the contributions of African Americans, women, and Native Americans.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 27 seconds

 

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  Life Before and After the Encampment

  The story of the Indigenous Peoples and European colonists who lived in the Valley Forge area before the arrival of the Continental Army, the impact of the encampment on the people and the environment, and what happened after the army left.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 5 seconds

 

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  Popular Myths of Valley Forge

  The facts behind many popular myths surrounding the winter encampment of George Washington's Continental Army at Valley Forge.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 25 seconds

 

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  Nature's Refuge: Valley Forge National Historical Park

  A showcase of the diverse communities of plant and animal life at Valley Forge.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 25 seconds

 

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More Stories from the Encampment

 

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  Valley Forge Writing Prompt (Write Out 2022)

  Ranger Steve sits by the fire and shares some journal entries that were written during the Valley Forge encampment. Many people kept diaries and wrote about the hardships of the winter and processed their feelings. These writings give us a view into what it was like at Valley Forge in 1777 and 1778. Write your own story about overcoming challenges and share it with the tag #WriteOut !

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 52 seconds

 

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  Shelter at Valley Forge

  Although the Continental Army benefitted from Valley Forge’s natural defenses, a lack of housing meant that soldiers had to construct their own. Learn about the different types of shelter present in the encampment, and who would have used them.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 32 seconds

 

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  Statues

  Ranger Dave discusses how statues and monuments often reflect the ideas and values of the people who build and dedicate them even more than they embody anything factual about their subjects. He tells the story of the Baron von Steuben statue in order to illustrate the idea. Content Note: This video contains examples of WWI-era propaganda with strong imagery.

  Duration:

  8 minutes, 18 seconds

 

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  1778 - George Washington's 46th Birthday

  George Washington's 46th birthday took place during the Valley Forge winter encampment, which saw the General and the Continental Army facing a whole host of difficult challenges.

  Duration:

  5 minutes, 1 second

 

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  Who Else Was Here: Discovering Untold Stories at Washington's Headquarters

  Park Ranger Ajena Rogers recounts her time interpreting Washington's Headquarters and her work researching the stories of the African American servant staff that supported George Washington's household during the Valley Forge encampment. Rogers focuses on the story of Hannah Till, an enslaved pastry cook who worked for Washington, and about whom Rogers developed living history interpretive programming during the time that she worked at Valley Forge National Historical Park.

  Duration:

  14 minutes, 6 seconds

 

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Videos for Kids

 

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  Why Leaves Change Colors

  Ranger Beth explains some of the science behind why leaves turn red, yellow, and orange in the fall.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 3 seconds

 

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  Adopt a Tree

  Learn from Ranger Steve how to adopt your very own tree!

  Duration:

  6 minutes, 14 seconds

 

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  Welcome Virtual Junior Rangers!

  Watch the video to learn more about becoming a Virtual Junior Ranger! A transcript, closed captioning and audio description is available.

  Duration:

  45.445 seconds

 

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  Practice Your Drills

  Follow along with the commands, then watch the musket-firing demonstration.

  Duration:

  1 minute, 42 seconds

 

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Interviews

 

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  Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. and the Patriots of African Descent Monument

  Paulette Jones and Deanna Shelton from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. discuss how their Valley Forge Alumnae Chapter worked to raise funds and erect the Patriots of African Descent Monument at Valley Forge National Historical Park in order to raise awareness of the contributions of Black Patriots during the American Revolution.

  Duration:

  29 minutes, 10 seconds

 

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  March-In with Ajena C. Rogers

  Park Ranger Ajena C. Rogers discusses her past work as a living history interpreter at Valley Forge NHP, as well as her involvement in the park’s new orientation film where she reprised her role as Hannah Till, an enslaved pastry cook within General George Washington’s household.

  Duration:

  58 minutes, 38 seconds

 

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Miscellaneous

 

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  Valley Forge Yule Log

  Don't have a fireplace at home? Don't worry! Warm up your holidays with a crackling fire in the hearth of one of our soldier huts.

  Duration:

  28 minutes, 9 seconds

 

Valley Forge: A Winter Encampment (1993)

You can view Valley Forge: A Winter Encampment on YouTube. This vintage orientation film features footage shot in the 1970s and depicts a somewhat outdated telling of the Valley Forge story.