The division was activated July 15, 1940 at Fort Benning, Georgia. November 8, 1942 "Hell on Wheels" invaded French Northwest Africa. Eight months later the division earned a second bronze arrowhead for its assault landing in Sicily. June 9, 1944 . . . — — Map (db m224726) HM WM
FIRST - To cross the Belgian border - 2 September 1944
FIRST - To fire a shell into Germany - 10 September 1944
FIRST-To cross the German border - East of Eupen -
12 September 1944
FIRST - To capture a German town - Roetgen -
12 . . . — — Map (db m224704) HM WM
Devoted to the patriotism of
Benjamin Franklin
M.A., LL.D., D.C.L.
1706 - 1790
Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Minister at the Court of Versailles
Co-negotiator of the Anglo-American Treaty of Peace
recognizing the . . . — — Map (db m224649) HM
This monument is presented
as a gift to the American People
by Milan Panic
in gratitude for welcoming him
in 1956 as an immigrant from Yugoslavia
and allowing him, through hard work
and dedication, to become
beneficiary of the . . . — — Map (db m224654) HM
With Pride and Gratitude
the Pennsylvania Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. dedicates this Chapel Circle to pioneer and modern working women of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in appreciation and admiration for their . . . — — Map (db m224687) HM
Putrid fever, the itch, diarrhea, dysentery and rheumatism were some of the afflictions suffered by the Continental troops. At Valley Forge the Hospital Department inoculated two to three thousand against smallpox. Medicine, food, blankets and . . . — — Map (db m28969) HM
The State of Delaware erects this marker in memory of her gallant sons who endured the hardships and privations of the memorial winter of 1777-1778 on the hills of Valley Forge. — — Map (db m84847) WM
In 1906 guidepost bells were placed
along the El Camino Real to guide
early travelers and to preserve this
historic route which linked California's
missions beginning in 1769 — — Map (db m224691) HM
In the rear of the camp, near the Adjutant General’s office, one of three public markets opened in February 1778. Farmers were encouraged to sell their produce to the short-rationed soldiers. Fresh Pork, Fat, Turkey, Goose, Rough-skinned Potatoes, . . . — — Map (db m292714) HM
of the Penn. Artillery,
Continental Line.
Served at Valley Forge.
Born in Montgomery County, Pa.
Sept. 24t. 1743:
Died at Harrisburg.
Nov. 16. 1843. — — Map (db m224470) WM
"an officer of great worth and merit" George Washington
During the winter of Valley Forge, Gen. Lachlan McIntosh of Georgia
commanded the first brigade of the Continental Amy. The Brigade
which was composed of North Carolina regiments, was . . . — — Map (db m66069) WM
Born Oct. 1st 1746. Departed this
lii3 Oct. 1st 1807. Aged 61 years.
He was Brave in the field;
Faithful in the Cabinet;
Honorable in all his transactions;
A sincere friend and an honest man. . . . — — Map (db m224639) HM
Cannon smoke clouds the fields below. A roar of muskets crisscrosses the Grand Parade as thousands of double-ranked troops perform a feu de joie (“fire of joy.”) To celebrate the signing of the French Treaty of Alliance, General . . . — — Map (db m5701) HM
The headquarters house overlooking the confluence of Valley Creek and the Schuylkill River was the hub of military activity. It was from here that General Washington, with the assistance of his staff, conducted the daily routine of the army. Often . . . — — Map (db m28903) HM
Martha Washington, first First Lady of the nation, merited personal distinction over and above the honors bestowed upon her as the wife of our first president. Her love of mankind and belief in the dignity of the individual found frequent . . . — — Map (db m224710) HM
Erected by The State of New Jersey upon the site occupied by the New Jersey Brigade Infantry – Line – Continental Army Brigadier General William Maxwell First Regiment Col. Mathias Ogden Second Regiment Col. Israel Shreve Third . . . — — Map (db m28831) WM
The land just across the Schuylkill River played a vital role in the winter encampment. Provisions and armaments from throughout the region were brought there, and the army built a bridge for access across the river just downstream of this point. . . . — — Map (db m77123) HM
To whom the Baptists of the
Old Dominion were indebted
for his advocation of
Religious Liberty,
and the liberation of Baptist
Ministers imprisoned for
preaching the Gospel of Christ.
Contributed by Baptist Robt. J. Baldwin . . . — — Map (db m224632) HM
A tribute to
Those Who Sacrificed
A Loved One for our Freedom
To recognize the sacrifices made by Families who gave
their Sons and Daughters for the Freedom of America
HOMELAND [The first panel has an image of a Civil War-era . . . — — Map (db m224661) WM
Chaplain in the Revolution 1776-1783,
In the Indian war 1791-1796,
In the war of 1812-14.
His visitations from hut to hut and his spirted
and patriotic addresses greatly inspired
and cheered the dejected soldiers at Valley
Forge. . . . — — Map (db m224635) HM WM
Pastor of the Brandywine Manor
Presbyterian church, Chester Co. Pa.
April 21, 1761 to Nov. 15, 1785.
Born in Argyleshire, Shotland
Oct. 17, 1728. Died Nov. 15, 1785.
He was an earnest, uncompromising
friend of American liberty: a . . . — — Map (db m224467) HM WM
This one room stone structure was built about 35 years after the encampment when the village of Valley Forge was expanding with industry. It served as a school until a new and larger building was constructed directly across Gulph Road. It then . . . — — Map (db m28880) HM
On this spot General Washington erected his campaign tent (marquee) when he entered Valley Forge December 19, 1777. He occupied this tent until December 24, 1777, when he moved his headquarters to the Potts House at the junction of Valley Creek and . . . — — Map (db m184243) HM
The earthworks today appear to be giant molehills. But it took complex engineering to construct them. A deep ditch was excavated in front, to slow an attacking enemy. The dirt was heaped into gabions - baskets of interwoven branches. Bundles . . . — — Map (db m11887) HM
Like a drill sergeant, Inspector General Friedrich von Steuben trains eyeball to eyeball with a company of Continentals. This model company must serve as an example to the rest of Washington’s army. The Grand Parade, here at the center if the . . . — — Map (db m5698) HM
General George Washington, while commanding the Continental Army at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-78 directed the establishment of a school for training engineers for the Army. Thus, the first American military engineer school was born 9 . . . — — Map (db m224651) HM
Between here and the creek stood the forge. A low stone dam diverted water to power the bellows and hammer. Mount Misery, rising behind you, provided wood for charcoal. During the encampment, a road to the forge cut through the gap on the hill in . . . — — Map (db m28893) HM
L/Cpl Thomas C. Bekiempis • L/Cpl Stanley Davidheiser Jr.
L/Cpl Larry C. Dye • PFC Otis R. Ellis Jr. • L/Cpl Anthony Hawkins
Cpl Daniel R. Laird • 2nd Lt Glenn M. McCarty • L/Cpl Eugene J. Payne III
Cpl Ronald W. Porter • Cpl Glenn W. . . . — — Map (db m224699) WM
On 03-28-1967, in Quang Nam Province Vietnam
13 Marines from Alpha Co. 7th Engineer Bn. 1st MarDiv, FMF,
perished while being refamiliarized with locating and
disarming the M16 anti-personnel land mine, better known as
"The Bouncing . . . — — Map (db m224694) HM WM
Carrol V. Swearer • G. Gilbert Swearer • Elmer E. Ray
Max Schmidt • Harold Espenship • Edgar Evans
Harry W. Ray • David Midgley • William C. Altman
Howard W. Busch • Robert Atkinson • Robert McG. Tindle
Daniel V. Wilkinson • Conrad Smith . . . — — Map (db m224455) WM
When he moved in, General James Varnum used one room as both living quarters and brigade headquarters, and even held general courts martial. The owners, David and Elizabeth Stephens and their family, were allowed to remain in the rest of the . . . — — Map (db m28862) HM
”We had engaged in the defense of our injured country and we were determined to persevere.”
Private Joseph Plumb Martin
Valley Forge: An American Symbol
Welcome to Washington’s Headquarters, site of General . . . — — Map (db m77122) HM
Location Matters
Just 20 miles outside Philadelphia, Valley Forge was close enough to monitor British army activities but far enough away to prevent a surprise attack. Washington used this hilly country to his advantage, building . . . — — Map (db m77120) HM
