Nature's Refuge

Virtual March-In programming, December 14-19, 2020.

NPS Image / Gregory Purifoy

Welcome to Virtual March-In!

We are commemorating the arrival of the weary Continental Army to Valley Forge with featured activities and videos like this one!

A Natural Sanctuary

Bounded by a ridgeline to the south, the Schuylkill River to the north, and Mount Joy and Mount Misery to the west, the landscape of Valley Forge provided a natural triangle of defense for the Continental Army.

Today, these landform features provide habitat for a wide range of plant and animal life and present opportunities for visitors to learn the site’s history, take in stunning views, and enjoy a bit of recreation. Learn more about the park’s natural resources with this new vignette, Nature’s Refuge.

 

Duration:

3 minutes, 25 seconds

A showcase of the diverse communities of plant and animal life at Valley Forge.

 

View More Virtual March-In Content

• Featured Video: Valley Forge Yule Log fireplace video
• Featured Video: Popular Myths of Valley Forge vignette
• Featured Activity: On Guard!  An Online Sentry Activity
• Featured Video: Nature’s Refuge vignette
• Featured Activity: 360 Huts
• Featured Video: Unsung Heroes of Valley Forge vignette
• Featured Video: Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. and the Patriots of African Descent Monument interview
• Featured Video: Life Before & After the Encampment vignette
• Featured Video: Shelter at Valley Forge vignette
• Featured Video: March-In with Ajena Rogers interview

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