Revolutionary War
The Revolutionary War (1775–1783) had its heartbeat in Philadelphia and across the Delaware Valley.
Here, the colonies debated independence, and in the halls of the Continental Congress, the Declaration of Independence was crafted and signed.
The region’s landscape became a proving ground for the fight: the Battle of Paoli and Brandywine, the struggle at Germantown, and the brutal winter encampment at Valley Forge tested the resolve of Washington’s army.
One of the war’s most iconic moments unfolded in Bucks County, where Washington’s army crossed the icy Delaware River on Christmas night, launching a daring surprise attack that revived the cause.
In our farms, taverns, meeting houses, and city streets, the idea of American independence and freedom took root and a new nation began to form.
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Museum of the American Revolution to Embark On New $1 Million Renovation Project
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Nearly 200-Acre Elk Creek Farm in New Hope Hits Market for $10.5M
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Cochranville’s Succession Fermentory Reopens Philadelphia’s Only Revolutionary-era Drinking Spot
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Historic Cadwalader Mansion in Rittenhouse Square Hits Market for $4.625M
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Historic North Wales Property Once Owned By William Penn Goes Up For Sale For $7M
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The Definitive Guide to Visiting the Brandywine Museum of Art in 2024
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Historic Philadelphia Celebrating 30 Years of Bringing Philly’s History to Life
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Benjamin Franklin Can Be Credited For Inventing the Library As We Know It Today
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Just Outside of Bucks County, the Country’s Oldest Bookstore Remains in Operation
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N.Y. Times: George Washington’s Chef Hercules Posey Spent Several Years in Philadelphia
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