Happy Independence Day!

The National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge, PA

Photo by Kim Hall

The United States Memorial Arch, located at the intersection of Outerline Drive and Gulph Road, was erected to commemorate the arrival of General George Washington and his Continental Army into Valley Forge. Quoted from the National Park Service

I took advantage of an opportunity to travel to Valley Forge, PA, this past May. While visiting the historical grounds, I came upon a field that was dotted with reproductions of the soldiers’ cabins. I entered one, and was struck by how small and cramped the space was for six men, and how extreme the temperature must have been in the bitter cold of the winter. Knowing that General Washington and his troops walked these same grounds, and thinking about the immense sacrifice those soldiers made, I stood in absolute awe of their fortitude and courage. We are indebted to them, and are incredibly lucky to live in this great country.

Happy Fourth of July, everyone!