The Greater Philadelphia Area
Valley Forge National Historical Park was created to preserve our nation’s history and tell the story of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78.
As the winter weather turned more severe, Washington started moving his troops to Chester County. He hoped Valley Forge would offer the army a better place to build log cabins and supply the troops. On December 11, 1777, Washington pulled out of the Whitemarsh area. By December 18th, they had arrived in Valley Forge.
A new exhibit opening Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at historic Pennypacker Mills reveals the story of Galusha Pennypacker, Brevetted Major General and Medal of Honor recipient for valor at the Battle of Fort Fisher, Cape Fear, North Carolina.
The story of Galusha Pennypacker began in a small house in Valley Forge, PA. From humble beginnings, this cousin of Pennsylvania Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker volunteered at age seventeen to serve in the 9th Pennsylvania Volunteers. His career would see him reach the heights of military leadership, but always maintain personal warmth for his men. Through engagements at Swift Creek and Fort Gilmore, Galusha rose through the ranks until the fateful assault at Fort Fisher.
Pennypacker Mills is operated by the Montgomery County Division of Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites and is located at 5 Haldeman Road in Schwenksville, PA. For more information, please call 610-287-9349 or visit the website at
www.montcopa.org/pennypackermills.
Montgomery County, PA