Where To Visit in Pennsylvania: Valley Forge National Park
I like photo-shooting at places where I can learn history.
I used to HATE history class when I was in school but I now find it SO fascinating, every time when I go to photoshoots I try to know what exactly the place is and the history behind of it. So I can share something more than just photos, so my social media pages can be somewhere you can learn something random, fashionably!
So last fall I saw my photographer friend Casey at Valley Forge National Park that is in Kind of Prussia, PA; the site of the third winter encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, taking place from December 19, 1777 to June 19, 1778. What a beautiful place it is! Today I’m sharing my shoot at this beautiful park!
The 3500 acre landscape
On December 19, 1777, George Washington led a weary Continental Army into Valley Forge. For the next six months, the hills along the banks of the Schuylkill River would serve as the Army's home.
The men built hundreds of small log huts, each one serving as quarters for a dozen soldiers. For these six months, Valley Forge was one of the largest cities in the colonies!
Muhlenberg Brigate
The Muhlenberg Brigade Area is the site of a brigade encampment led by General Peter Muhlenberg! The soldiers’ dairy lives were right in here…
Knox’s Quarters/Estate
The Philander Chase Knox home is traditionally known as the site of Maxwell's Quarters. Brigadier General William Maxwell, commander of the New Jersey Brigade, established his headquarters near this site during the Valley Forge encampment. This place usually isn’t open for public, but Knox Estate is often used as a wedding venue! (Oh so lovely!)
General Anthony Wayne Statue
Anthony Wayne, a brigadier general in the United States Army, earned the sobriquet of "Mad Anthony" as a result of his military exploits and fiery personality. His statue is facing his home in Chester County!
Photo by Past in the Present
Artilley Park
While the Continental Army was at Valley Forge, the artillery was stationed near the center of camp. This would allow ample space for storage, repair and training exercises while also enabling the artillery to be easily dispatched in the event of an enemy attack.
My ballet partner Zane came along to this shoot, to model our mutual and good friend Tomo’s dancewear brand Tomomomo Dancewear; she is one of the most creative and artsy friends I’ve ever met and now her world has come to life - check it out!
So… how was this little tour? I hope you enjoyed this post and get to visit this outstanding park and see the view in person. This place made me speechless, and I felt my energy is charged by its beauty! There are more (famous) spots in this park, and plenty of restaurants near by. Plan a visit!
