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Washington Memorial Chapel, Valley Forge

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#45 of 232 in Historic Sites in Pennsylvania

Religious Site · Historic Site

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Washington Memorial Chapel — located on Pennsylvania Route 23 in Valley Forge National Historical Park — is both a national memorial dedicated to General George Washington and an active Episcopal parish in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The church was inspired by a sermon preached by Anglican minister Reverend Dr. W. Herbert Burk, founder and first rector of the parish. The building was designed by architect Milton B. Medary. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 2017, and is undergoing an active restoration campaign.
It is physically located in Upper Merion Township.

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By blairkk25

I made a quick visit to the Washington Memorial Chapel in December 2021 as part of my visit to Valley Forge National Historical Park and my self-guided driving tour of nine stops. The chapel was the.... more

I made a quick visit to the Washington Memorial Chapel in December 2021 as part of my visit to Valley Forge National Historical Park and my self-guided driving tour of nine stops. The chapel was the.... more »
By carolannj937

Washington Memorial Chapel is stunning inside and out. The structure is magnificent and beautifully preserved. Walk around the outside to see the details and enjoy the serenity of the inside of the.... more

Washington Memorial Chapel is stunning inside and out. The structure is magnificent and beautifully preserved. Walk around the outside to see the details and enjoy the serenity of the inside of the.... more »

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By Steven Perry

Worth stopping by for if you are visiting the Valley Forge Historic Park. Beautiful inside and out. It won't take long to walk through and every little donation is very helpful in preserving the chapel. (since the chapel does not receive any funding that goes to the Valley Forge Historic Park)

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By Kim Proitte

I just love that I live so close to all of this history. So informative. A lot of events. Trails to walk or ride. Wildlife. History. It's amazing!!

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