More than four million people a year visit Valley Forge, one of America's most celebrated historic sites. Here, amid the rolling hills of southeastern Pennsylvania, visitors can pass through the house which served as Washington's Headquarters during the famous winter encampment of 1777-1778. Others picnic and jog in the huge park, complete with monuments, recreated log huts, and modern visitor center, all built to pay tribute to the Valley Forge story.
In this lively book, Lorett Treese shows how Valley Forge evolved into the tourist mecca that it is today. In the process, she uses...
More than four million people a year visit Valley Forge, one of America's most celebrated historic sites. Here, amid the rolling hills of southeast...
-Informative and very satisfying to read.- --Library Journal-For those of you who cannot get enough of railroad history, this book will brighten your day.- --LivesteamCompletely revised and updated edition of this best-sellerRegional histories of the great railroads and relics of rail cultureRail stories of the people and events that shaped historyRails-to-Trails paths, tourist attractions, and other traveler informationIncludes 10 maps for easy reference
-Informative and very satisfying to read.- --Library Journal-For those of you who cannot get enough of railroad history, this book will brighten your ...
