Series: From the Journals of Valley Forge

Read the words of soldiers, civilians, women, and men who participated in and lived through the American Revolution and the Valley Forge Encampment.

  • Valley Forge National Historical Park

    Article 1: December 1777 - From the Journals of Valley Forge

    Soldiers in Revolutionary War uniforms walk through a snowy field carrying canvas and wooden posts.

    Daily excerpts from the historical record written in December 1777. Primary sources include letters, journal entries, military orders, and other writings made by the soldiers, civilians, women, and men who were with the Continental Army at Valley Forge. Read more

  • Valley Forge National Historical Park

    Article 2: January 1778 - From the Journals of Valley Forge

    Soldiers in Revolutionary War uniforms walk through a snowy field carrying canvas and wooden posts.

    Daily excerpts from the historical record written in January 1778. Primary sources include letters, journal entries, military orders, and other writings made by the soldiers, civilians, women, and men who were with the Continental Army at Valley Forge. Read more