Valley Forge

noun

1. a village in SE Pennsylvania: winter quarters of Washington's army 1777–78.

Valley Forge

noun

1. an area in SE Pennsylvania, northwest of Philadelphia: winter camp (1777–78) of Washington and the American Revolutionary Army

Valley Forge

1. A valley in eastern Pennsylvania that served as quarters for the American army in one winter (1777–1778) of the Revolutionary War . George Washington , who was commanding the army, had been forced to leave Philadelphia , and his troops suffered from the cold and from lack of supplies. Though many deserted, Washington managed to maintain the morale of the rest. He was aided by Baron von Steuben, a German officer on his staff, who trained the men in the soldiering practices of Europe .

Example Sentences

A version known as ‘wicket’ was widespread enough to count George Washington as a participant in at least one game according to the journal of a Valley Forge soldier called George Ewing.

From BBC

In a symbolic nod to the Revolutionary War, Biden delivered his first campaign speech of 2024 near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, where he spoke of George Washington’s decision to step down as the leader of the Continental Army after American independence was won.

From Seattle Times

Biden chose a location near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, with its deep symbolism for the country’s struggle for freedom, for his initial campaign event for 2024, portraying Trump as a grave threat to America and describing the general election as “all about” whether democracy can survive.

From Seattle Times

And Billy was certainly there during the long, cold, bleak winter of 1777–1778 at Valley Forge.

From Literature

But it nearly slipped out in public during his speech at Valley Forge last month to mark the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection.

From Salon