A Valley Forge tour is a great experience for anyone interested in history, particularly the history of the American Revolution. General George Washington’s six-month encampment at Valley Forge was one of the key turning points of the war and saw the embattled commander work miracles with weak supply lines, fight political rebellion from within the […]
Valley Forge National Historical Park is one of the most popular Revolutionary War sites in the country – and for good reason. Not only was this 3,500-acre park the site of one of the war’s most important moments, but it’s also an excellent place to learn more about the history of the revolution. When General […]
Although the area did have some regional significance as a center of industry in the colonial era, any Valley Forge tour is going to focus almost entirely on the six months that General George Washington spent there with the Continental Army in 1777–78. The encampment at Valley Forge was one of the turning points of […]
While there was no actual fighting, any Valley Forge tour will tell you that the six-month period the Continental Army spent camped there was one of the most pivotal moments of the American Revolution. 1777 had been a difficult year for General George Washington, having lost both New York and Philadelphia to British forces, but […]
Taking a Valley Forge tour is a great family activity year-round, but it takes on a special significance if you visit during the winter. Valley Forge National Historical Park was created to commemorate the six months that General George Washington and the Continental Army spent camped there in the winter and spring of 1777–78, so […]
Dogs are welcome on any Valley Forge tour as long as they behave and you follow the park’s rules for handling pets. In fact, Valley Forge National Historical Park is a popular spot for local dog walkers because the 26 miles of trails running through the park are perfect for exercising furry friends. However, if […]
If you’re in a bit of a rush, there are plenty of Gettysburg ghost tours that will only take an hour or less. Tragic events like the Battle of Gettysburg often leave deep scars on the local community, so it’s not hard to see why the site of the Civil War’s bloodiest battle is also […]
The best Gettysburg ghost tour for you will depend on what kind of experience you’re looking for, although we happen to think our own tour ranks pretty highly. A collaboration between Action Tour Guide and supernatural expert Mark Nesbitt, our Ghosts of the Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Tour features nearly 50 audio stops throughout the […]
The Battle of Gettysburg was the most costly of the American Civil War, with an estimated 50,000 casualties, so it’s no wonder that there are so many Gettysburg ghost tours out there. The battlefield has earned a reputation as one of the most haunted places in the country, so there’s plenty to see if you’re […]
The Gettysburg National Military park is an expansive park built on the site of the vicious three-day Battle of Gettysburg. This piece of Civil War history is packed full of history and intrigue and has a little something for everyone. There are pedestrian trails weaving through the woods and fields, a museum, an informational film, […]
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