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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GNU_birds-of-a-feather_Fort-Washington-PA.html
Identifying raptors (birds of prey) in flight can be difficult. However, even novice hawk-watchers can figure out which family a raptor belongs to. Most raptors migrating past this hawk watch site fall into one of three families: buteos, accipite…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GNT_is-that-an-eagle_Fort-Washington-PA.html
Water View, Large Trees
Suppose you were a bald eagle. Soaring high above, your keen eyes search for a place to raise your young.
You need a tall, sturdy tree that will hold a one-ton nest. You look for water—a river or lake with fish swi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GML_did-you-know_King-of-Prussia-PA.html
Who owned and lived in the building when Washington arrived?
The house was built for Isaac Potts, and iron master who was one of the owners of the Valley Forge. At the time of the winter encampment in 1777, he was not living there but had rented…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GMK_north-of-the-river_King-of-Prussia-PA.html
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.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GMJ_washington-headquarters_King-of-Prussia-PA.html
"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 Headquarters, site of General Washington's command post and liv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GMH_why-valley-forge_King-of-Prussia-PA.html
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 defensive lines…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GMG_american-icon_King-of-Prussia-PA.html
Americans of the Revolutionary era looked to ancient Rome and Greece as models of republican ideals. This statue, a bronze copy of die original marble which has stood in the rotunda of the Virginia State capitol since 1796, includes both classical…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CAB_world-war-ii-honor-roll_Rockledge-PA.html
[Honor Roll of Rockledge Veterans]
Greater Love Hath No Man Than This[Roll of Honored Dead]
John Bernhardt · Francis J. Gillespie, Jr.William Allen Keightly · Charles W. LutzGeorge ReimenschneiderHarold Lester Wood
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CA0_george-washington_Tenterfield-PA.html
First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen.
As a warrior, her served refusing pay and led in the achievement of our independence.As a statesman and lawgiver, his guiding wisdom assisted in framing the fundamental law…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1C9X_gilbert-motier-delafayette_Ransomville-PA.html
He served as citizen soldier of American liberty, the cherished friend of Washington - by whose side he fought and bled, in defence of a great principle that the only legitimate government is that which derives its authority from the governed.
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