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Fee Information View all Fees » General Management Plan Feb 2006 Newsletter » George Washington was America’s first and greatest hero whose leadership was crucial to the establishment of the United States as an independent nation founded on the principles of personal liberty. George Washington Birthplace National Monument preserves the heart of the Washingtons’ plantation and the Washington Family Burial Ground. A Memorial House and dependencies were constructed in 1931 ...

Centennial 1876 George Washington Memorabilia Personal effects of George Washington displayed at the Smithsonian's bicentennial exhibition.

HOME | History | Who Served | Washington | For Kids | FAQs | Visiting | Links | Guest book Welcome to Valley Forge Valley Forge is the story of the six month encampment of the Continental Army of the newly formed United States of America under the command of General George Washington, a few miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Though no battle was fought here from December 19, 1777 to June 19, 1778, a struggle against the elements and low morale was overcome on this sacred grou ...