Valley Forge - Walking Thru George Washington's Darkest Winter

Experience Valley Forge exactly as it was described in the winter of 1777-1778. In this immersive 4K POV walk, we traverse the Grand Parade and the Muhlenberg Huts to the Isaac Potts House (Washington's Headquarters). As we walk, we explore the authentic, verifiable letters of George Washington—moving from the "inexpressible concern" of his early command to the "famine in camp" and the ultimate "ray of hope" in the spring of 1778. If you enjoyed this 'In His Own Words' format, let me know in the comments— I’m considering a similar walk for Washington Crossing. Key Historical Markers: Muhlenberg Brigade Huts (The "Starve, Dissolve, or Disperse" Letter) National Memorial Arch Washington’s Headquarters (Letters to Martha and the French Alliance) Subscribe to our Channel - ‪@WalkAfterDinner‬ - with new video walks each month! It's our one online home! For more Information, visit:: Valley Forge National Park https://www.nps.gov/vafo/index.htm The readings are excerpted from the source documents. Transcribed documents online: https://founders.archives.gov/ This video is not sponsored. == ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 0:00 Intro 0:50 Visitor Center 5:20 Muhlenberg Brigade 11:30 Memorial Arch 13:00 Washington's Headquarters Music used in this video: Fife and drum selections are from The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. https://fifeanddrum.army.mil/ You can listen to selections from the Old Guard online at https://fifeanddrum.army.mil/resource... Playlist: Yankee Doodle - The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Reveille Variation - Old Guard Despair and Triumph - Kevin MacLeod Anguish - Kevin MacLeod Wistful Harp - Andrew Huang The Bluest Star - The 126'ers Baroqasaurus - The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Brandywine QuickStep - Old Guard Royal American Medley - Old Guard Army Song - Old Guard Despair and Triumph by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Anguish by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Portrait Sources: George Washington and Lafayette at Valley Forge, by John Ward Dunsmore 1907 Baron Steuben Drilling Troops at Valley Forge, by E. A. Abbey approx. 1911 Von Steuben portrait by Charles Willson Peale, 1780 Nathanael Greene by Charles Willson Peale, 1783 Thumbnail: George Washington by James Peale 1782, after Charles Willson Peale 1779 == Enjoy our POV outdoor walks - chatter-free walks in everyday locations beyond big cities. Clear your head, chill out, & join us (and sometimes our dog, Pearl) for virtual quiet and mindful Walks After Dinner (or lunch or breakfast!). Take in the sights and sounds of everyday life -- first person POV walks as they happened, with natural sound, minimal editing, and no ongoing dialog. Travel to a different corner of your world. Connect with us! Watch our other walks in our playlist library. == #walkafterdinner #GeorgeWashington # ValleyForgePA