Military Encampments of the Continental Army -The Encampments That Won the War In-Person / Online
NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS CONTINGENT ON RESOLUTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. A DECISION TO GO-AHEAD WITH OR CANCEL THE PROGRAM WILL BE MADE BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
Everyone knows about the Valley Forge Encampment; did you know that the Continental Army had seven other winter encampments? Each of these encampments like Cambridge, Middlebrook, Morristown, and New Windsor, played an important role in the survival of the Continental Army.
Image from Keith Rocco, Tradition Studios. Title: Artist's interpretation of the Continental Army's 1777-1778 winter encampment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. From the U.S. National Park Service.
This event is free and open to the public. The program will also be livestreamed on Zoom for those unable to attend in person. Registration is required.