HR 488
A Resolution designating July 4, 2026, as "Valley Forge National Historical Park Day" in Pennsylvania in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Valley Forge National Historical Park.
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Bill overview
This resolution designates July 4, 2026, as "Valley Forge National Historical Park Day" in Pennsylvania to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the park. The resolution highlights the historical significance of Valley Forge as the winter encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, detailing key events and figures involved. It recognizes the park’s evolution from a private association’s preservation effort to a state and then a national park, emphasizing its role in shaping the United States Army and its importance as a site of American history.
Key provisions
- Designates July 4, 2026, as "Valley Forge National Historical Park Day" in Pennsylvania.
- Celebrates the 50th anniversary of Valley Forge National Historical Park.
- Recognizes Valley Forge as the site of the Continental Army’s third winter encampment during the Revolutionary War.
- Details the establishment of Valley Forge State Park and its subsequent designation as a National Historical Park.
- Highlights contributions of Native American warriors who aided the Continental Army.
- Acknowledges the role of Baron von Steuben in training the Continental Army.
- Mentions the presence of African American and Native American soldiers at Valley Forge.
- References specific park features like Muhlenberg’s Brigade and the National Memorial Arch.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- Visitors to Valley Forge National Historical Park
- Pennsylvania State Parks System
- Historical Preservation Organizations
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