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The courtyard of the Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge has beautiful stone archways and corridors. Dedications to veterans, mothers, patriots and heroes are all around this property, creating a solemn atmosphere. On that cold rainy day, the few visitors present were quiet as they explored the grounds.
A pair of Conrail GP15-1’s pour it on as they pull a ballast train over the Trenton Cutoff at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Reconstructed Continental Army soldier’s hut at the Muhlenberg Brigade encampment in Valley Forge National Historical Park, Pennsylvania. The low shingled roof and hand-hewn logs sit under a moody winter sky, with split-rail fences and bare trees hinting at the 1777–78 winter quarters.
Replicas of 6 pounder cannons used during the American Revolution in Artillery Park at Valley Forge National Historic Park in Tredyffrin, Pennsylvania.
This was taken the day before the Memorial holiday. I was up early and decided to visit the park again. I figured, at this time the park should be open. Unfortunately all access were still closed. I don't have any choice but to pull over somewhere before those clouds goes away.
7 frames stitched on this Panorama.
Thank you for dropping by.
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Vally Forge National Historical Park, PA
My favorite park either coming here to run, walk, sight seeing or taking some pictures.
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
In the rolling hills of Valley Forge National Historical Park is the Isaac Potts house which was used by General George Washington during the 1977-78 encampment of the Continental Army. This building, used as the headquarters, was originally constructed in 1773 near the Schuylkill River and currently near the Valley Forge Train Station that was built in 1911.
I was near Philadelphia, PA, for a work conference during the day. After work, I drove through the NPS historical park and did a little walking and photography, but the stiff winds and freezing temps felt like I was experiencing the conditions of the winter encampment. I was thankful for a car with heat!
The coldness is not even over yet. Yesterday was really nice. I ran without layers of clothing on. But today, it bounced back again and even colder tomorrow, I heard.
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Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
The Sanssouci Palace (German: Schloss Sanssouci) is the former summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, in Potsdam, near Berlin. It is often counted among the German rivals of Versailles. While Sanssouci is in the more intimate Rococo style and is far smaller than its French Baroque counterpart, it too is notable for the numerous temples and follies in the park. The palace was designed/built by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff between 1745 and 1747 to fulfill King Frederick's need for a private residence where he could relax away from the pomp and ceremony of the Berlin court. The palace's name emphasises this; it is a French phrase (sans souci), which translates as "without concerns", meaning "no worries" or "carefree", symbolising that the palace was a place for relaxation rather than a seat of power.
During the Continental Army's emcampment at Valley Forge in 1777 - 1778, this house was used by General George Washington.
Explored 24/08/2014
Fowey is a small town, civil parish and cargo port at the mouth of the River Fowey in south Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.
The only way to get the roundabout is to stitch 5 frames. Then a little twitch using layer masking because I was so frustrated. I really don't do layer masking or blending. I don't have against it though and might practice it every now and then.
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Valley Forge National Arch
Valley Forge National Historical Park, PA
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Washington's Headquarters, also known as the Isaac Potts House, is the structure used by General George Washington and his household during the 1777-1778 encampment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
May 25th, 2014
How about we go way back for Memorial Day. Here is what a typical Winter Encampment looked like during the American Revolution.
Some info:
"In the fall of 1777, General George Washington's Continental Army moved south from New Jersey to defend the capital of Philadelphia from the advancing forces of General William Howe. Clashing at Brandywine on September 11, Washington was decisively defeated, leading the Continental Congress to flee the city. Fifteen days later, after outmaneuvering Washington, Howe entered Philadelphia unopposed. Seeking to regain the initiative, Washington struck at Germantown on October 4, but was again defeated. With the campaign season ending and cold weather rapidly approaching, Washington moved his army into winter quarters.
For his winter encampment, Washington selected Valley Forge on the Schuylkill River approximately 20 miles northwest of Philadelphia. With its high ground and position near the river, Valley Forge was easily defensible, but still close enough to the city for Washington to maintain pressure on the British. Despite the defeats of the fall, the 12,000 men of the Continental Army were in good spirits when they marched into Valley Forge on December 19, 1777.
The Winter Encampment:
Under the direction of the army's engineers, the men began constructing over 2,000 log huts laid out along military streets. In addition, defensive trenches and five redoubts were built to protect the encampment. To facilitate re-supply of the army, a bridge was erected over the Schuylkill. The winter at Valley Forge generally conjures images of half-naked, starving soldiers battling the elements. This was not the case. This imagery is largely the result of early, romanticized interpretations of the encampment story which were meant to serve as a parable about American perseverance.
Though far from ideal, the conditions of the encampment were on par with the Continental soldier's routine privations. During the early months of the encampment, supplies and provisions were scarce, but available. Soldiers made due with subsistence meals such as "firecake," a mixture of water and flour. While a lack of clothing caused suffering among some the men, many were fully uniformed with the best equipped units used for foraging and patrols. During the early months at Valley Forge, Washington lobbied to improve the army's supply situation with some success.
To supplement those supplies received from Congress, Washington sent Brigadier General Anthony Wayne to New Jersey in February 1778, to gather food and cattle for the men. A month later, Wayne returned with 50 head of cattle and 30 horses. With the arrival of warmer weather in March, disease began strike at the army. Over the next three months, influenza, typhus, typhoid, and dysentery all erupted within the encampment. Of the 2,000 men who died at Valley Forge, over two-thirds were killed by disease. These outbreaks were eventually contained through sanitation regulations, inoculations, and the work of surgeons."
SOURCE: militaryhistory.about.com/od/battleswars16011800/p/valley...
NS 28M breezes eastbound on the Harrisburg Line past Abrams Yard in King of Prussia, PA, with a trio of Dash 9s for power, as a crew climbs aboard NS 8104.
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Valley Forge Hilton
251 West Dekalb Pike
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
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Universal Match, Philadelphia
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Fowey is a small town, civil parish and cargo port at the mouth of the River Fowey in south Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.
NS H79 reverses into Abrams Yard as they make their set-out with the Lehigh Valley ES44AC on the head end.
Disaster struck as NS K40 drills out their gigantic train in Abrams Yard behind an interesting set of power, as 056 drifts towards the road crossing.
On Wednesday night it rained. I'd headed out for a happy hour shoot (how cool is that!), and when got out of my car, I saw the light hitting these raindrops just right. Before heading home, I made sure to capture them as best as I could. It was a little tough getting the focus right since it was so dark, but I just did the best I could. I'm grateful that I can get shots like these with my nifty fifty, and that it extends my day of shooting into the night!
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Date: June 3, 2025
Location: Valley Forge National Historical Park (Wayne Woods area), King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Date: June 3, 2025
Location: Valley Forge National Historical Park (Wayne Woods area), King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania
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1981 McDonnell Douglas / MD Helicopters MD 500D (Hughes 369D)
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