History Comes Alive in Valley Forge
By Valley Forge CVB
05/20/2008
America’s most gorgeous and historical countryside, fabulous attractions, convenient location and easy access to highways – Valley Forge holds the ideal combination for a memorable experience for your next group trip. We’re centrally located between New York City and Washington, DC, just minutes away from historic Philadelphia, an easy drive to Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and only an hour and a half to Atlantic City.
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- Valley Forge National Historical Park
- Peter Wentz Farmstead Pottsgrove Manor
- John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
- Philadelphia Premium Outlets
Tour Dates:
Number of Days: 4
DAY 1
Start your morning with a unique look at the lifestyle and times of John Potts, his family, servants and slaves at Pottsgrove Manor. This historic 1752 site was home to the founder of Pottstown. Next, take a tour of the historic, three¬story stone home containing a museum of original Audubon prints, oil paintings, and Audubon memorabilia at John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove. Built in 1762, Mill Grove was the first American home of renowned artist, author and naturalist John James Audubon. After lunch, visit the beautifully restored Colonial farmhouse, Peter Wentz Farmstead, where George Washington planned the Battle of Germantown. Enjoy dinner at the oldest, continuously¬operated country inn in Pennsylvania. William Penn Inn was established in 1714 and provides traditional hospitality with innovative cuisine.
Day 2:
This morning, experience the living history demonstrations and reen¬actments at Valley Forge National Historical Park. Meet a step¬on guide to tour the 3,600¬acre encampment site where General George Washington forged his Continental Army into a fighting force during the difficult winter encampment of 1777¬78. Encampment tour includes stops at Washington’s Headquarters, Washington Memorial Chapel, the Welcome Center and Encampment Store. Spend the afternoon explor¬ing the National Constitution Center, an interactive museum and educational center that is dedicated to increasing awareness of the Constitution, its history and relevance today. Dine at City Tavern, a reconstruction of the original historic Philadelphia mansion built in 1773, where members of the first Continental Congress gathered. Colonial¬dressed staff serve award¬winning American and Continental cuisine. Conclude your day at the Lights of Liberty show. This out¬door display of light and sound is projected on historic buildings, such as Independence Hall and Franklin Court. Watch in wonder as the voices of Walter Cronkite, Ossie Davis, and Charlton Heston retell history where it happened.
Day 3:
Explore the 18th century home of Benjamin Chew at Cliveden of the National Trust. The home and its six acres of parkland sit on the site of the Battle of Germantown. Relish in the romantic 92¬acre Victorian gar¬den at The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania. Spend your afternoon strolling the rose garden, swan pond, Japanese rock gardens and colorful flower gardens. Dine in a 250¬year¬old coun¬try inn featuring the finest Continental cuisine at Historic General Warren Inne Restaurant. This restaurant with old world charm includes a working fireplace and offers candlelight dining. After dinner, shop ‘til you drop in 120 stores featuring the world’s finest designers and name brands at the newly opened Philadelphia Premium Outlets.
Day 4:
Start your day with a behind¬the¬scenes walking tour of a national tele¬vision network at QVC Studio Park. The tour will provide you with a fun and informative look inside the world of electronic retailing. Enjoy an afternoon of 1,050 acres of majestic gardens, opulent conservatories and dancing fountains at Longwood Gardens. This site is often referred to as the world’s premier horticultural showplace. Admire beauty and history at Winterthur Museum & Country Estate. This former du Pont estate features one of the world’s greatest collections of American antiques.
