Valley Forge NHP | Full Tour with Explanation

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  • Join the whole family as we explore the history behind Valley Forge National Historical Park located in eastern Pennsylvania - full tour with explanation. What a lesson in courage, sacrifice and patriotism! Visited 12/26/2022.
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  • @kaylasmith1515
    @kaylasmith1515 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Awesome video dad!! So much respect for the soldiers who fought for our nation’s independence.

  • @THEADVENTURECHANNEL11
    @THEADVENTURECHANNEL11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "You spend time with your family?'
    "Of course I do."
    "Good. Because a man that doesn't spend time with his family, can never be a real man."
    What a great job with your kids. As a historian, I love these types of videos.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome words! 100% with you, my friend!

    • @THEADVENTURECHANNEL11
      @THEADVENTURECHANNEL11 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AmericasParks let me know if you can guess where the famous quote came from. It's a movie!

  • @jonathantitus2629
    @jonathantitus2629 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the nature ones you do sir, but I also find all the historic ones equally interesting. I think Valley Forge is a place all Americans should visit.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally agree, Jonathan. We'll respect this country more when we learn about the sacrifices that were made. Enjoy your week!

  • @donnacarter2617
    @donnacarter2617 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for a wonderful video. I always drive by Valley Forge, but never stopped by to visit on our way to Philadelphia.

  • @lesliesmith7835
    @lesliesmith7835 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Randy, you have such a lovely and amazing family. I absolutely loved this video and the history you and your family shared. I wish you all a very Happy, Healthy and Blessed 2023. .. Robin 🙏💗

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate that, brother! Have a blessed 2023!

  • @NikD215
    @NikD215 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm from Philly and have gone passed this park for years without checking it out, ever. This video inspired me to change that.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy to hear that! Really cool place of American history!

  • @NickandRachel
    @NickandRachel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for all the history! Hope you and your family had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Much appreciated, brother! All the best to you guys in 2023!

  • @starshocker
    @starshocker ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great videos 👍 always a pleasure to discover your country along with you and your family. Always learning a lot.
    BTW, happy new year and all the best ☺️

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate the thoughtful words! Have a blessed 2023!

    • @starshocker
      @starshocker ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AmericasParks thank you 😊

  • @haileysmith3029
    @haileysmith3029 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just watched with all the sisters...from Michigan! Great, wonderful memories with the family!!

  • @MeerkatMoon
    @MeerkatMoon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I grew up and was raised in that area. It is a magical place. Im glad you got to experience just a fragment of what i grew up with. Im a grad of Conestoga High School class of 96'. Literally a few miles from Valley Forge. Thank you for sharing this vid. You have a magical, beautiful family!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Really blessed by your very kind words! You indeed grew up in a beautiful and very historical area!

  • @Chillaxing113
    @Chillaxing113 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is absolutely one of my favorites. I love how your whole family is involved and y'all are together. Well done!
    Happy New Year to you and your family!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Really appreciate that Debra! Have a blessed 2023!

  • @potatothorn
    @potatothorn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fantastic history and really well put together with everyone doing narrations, love it!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, my friend! Getting tough, but always nice when the whole family can be together. Good to hit these local sites!

  • @jasonmountain4643
    @jasonmountain4643 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas! God Bless you and your family.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Jason! Same to you and your loved ones!

  • @AkimxGoki
    @AkimxGoki 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Informative!...thank you

  • @Jrhynie
    @Jrhynie ปีที่แล้ว

    Visiting Valley Forge and other nearby historical sites next month. Looking forward to it.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have a great time!

    • @Jrhynie
      @Jrhynie ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AmericasParks Thank you.

  • @normiewoo787
    @normiewoo787 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these Christmas videos. Thank you, and have a great 2023!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, my friend! Enjoy 2023!

  • @mauiferg
    @mauiferg 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Heading there shortly from Toms River. Thanks for showing us what we are looking forward to!!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope you had a great time... my NJ neighbor!

  • @RooftopsofAmerica
    @RooftopsofAmerica ปีที่แล้ว

    Valley Forge is my local. I regularly walk/ hike there since it's just a mile from my front door. This park bookends very well with Jockey Hollow in Morristown, NJ, one of the winter encampments often forgotten about that made Valley Forge look rather tame in comparison.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear! We were so impressed with its historical significance, not to mention the natural beauty of this location. Have a great 2023!

  • @juliesmith444
    @juliesmith444 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nice family day together. It’s hard to understand the challenges that the troops faced- we have so much to be thankful for!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Compared to them... we really had it easy that day! Memorable time together.

  • @InstructorRandy
    @InstructorRandy ปีที่แล้ว

    My 7th great grandfather was here.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really cool! These guys were indeed American heroes!

    • @InstructorRandy
      @InstructorRandy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AmericasParks He was injured at Monmouth and was in bad shape the rest of his life. I'll make it up there sometime. Hopefully it'll be cold and painful.

  • @woofielove1970
    @woofielove1970 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:33 Amazing.

  • @brookeshaffer4377
    @brookeshaffer4377 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video Randy and your wonderful family🌟Wishing the very best to you all this coming year✨

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Brooke! Hope the same for you and your loved ones!

  • @dougclayton1652
    @dougclayton1652 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent job of telling the story of your country, Happy New Year God Bless.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Doug! We really tried to represent the the truth of our history accurately and with great respect. Have a blessed 2023!

  • @jameshouse1268
    @jameshouse1268 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It is so nice to see your family all together again. Those times are moments that will always be treasured. This looked like a really interesting and fun trip for you all … and can’t forget the pizza! I wish a beautiful 2023 for you and your family. I have continued to be blessed by your church services, messages, concerts, and activities. Take care always!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      So great to hear, James! May God bless your 2023!

  • @LonnasTravels
    @LonnasTravels ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You did a great job with this video. I learned so much from your commentary and I've even been there. Your kids are doing an amazing job talking in front of the camera. Thank you to you and your family. God bless you all in 2023.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Lonna! Really encouraged to read that!

  • @aylalawone7049
    @aylalawone7049 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Grew up in the region and visited as schoolchild and teenager. Brings back memories!

  • @lukefromtexas
    @lukefromtexas ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s great to see the entire family together. You guys seem so happy and close. Happy new year and many blessings in 2023!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Luke! Love being with these dear people.

  • @andyvawser4943
    @andyvawser4943 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great history lesson from the Smith crew. Definitely one of the most important historical spots in our country. Happy New Year to you all!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Andrew, hope you guys had a great Christmas! So blessed you find the channel uplifting and educational! Have a blessed 2023!

  • @the-Albino-Rhino
    @the-Albino-Rhino ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Atta-boy to the Ranger who named off ever major General at the time, plus a few Congressional members!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree... that was really impressive! Sure do respect the folks that know our country's history.

  • @Mikey-Likes-It_101
    @Mikey-Likes-It_101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Randy, I am a bit BEHIND on watching your videos . . . so will start catching up! This Valley Forge family video is the kind you make that I enjoy most, as you know. The Smith Family Christmas Card! Two of my direct-line ancestors spent the winter of 1777 in Valley Forge. I have visited this site in the winter on purpose so I might get a sense of what it might be like. Everyone should do so, to understand the sacrifice soldiers made to win freedom for all of us. THANK YOU RANDY, JULIE, HAILEY, KAYLA, NATALIE, and SHANE for taking us along with you on your tour, .. .. .. Mike

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Enjoyed the comment Mike and always great to hear from you! Hope you are having a blessed start to 2023!

  • @WMCHAPELVIDEOS
    @WMCHAPELVIDEOS 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Come see us at Washington Memorial Chapel next time.

  • @jimgreen5788
    @jimgreen5788 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Smiths, it's good to see all of you together on one trip. With the kids getting older, it's becoming rare. Miss seeing you.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank, Jim! Agree... and really do cherish these times! The two oldest are living in MI, so it was wonderful to all be together over Christmas.

  • @treybratcher389
    @treybratcher389 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was just doing research and found out my family through my great grandma are the Potts family Pennsylvania Quakers and they owned Valley Forge at the time and the potts family mainly issac potts built the house that george washington stayed in and the potts family owned and operated and expanded the forge

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda ปีที่แล้ว

    Amrica's- love it-so good view! ;))

  • @wvoutdoorsman5326
    @wvoutdoorsman5326 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video from the whole family👏 Happy New Year💥💥💥

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks much, my friend! Hope you guys are off to a great 2023!

  • @OurNationalAdventure
    @OurNationalAdventure ปีที่แล้ว

    Wishing you and your family a very happy New year friend!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks and all the same for you and your wonderful family! May 2023 be filled with safe travels and great memories!

  • @ebenezermc
    @ebenezermc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just experienced Valley Forge after I had participated as a Sons of the American Revolution member at the Battle of Monmouth. I fell in love with the Forge.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      So true! Absolutely fascinated by the history!

  • @HistoricalWonder720
    @HistoricalWonder720 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just finished driving down from NJ to visit Washington's house at Mount Vernon VA, and I’m definitely looking at Valley Forge as my next adventure. Nice video!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Appreciate that! Were from NJ too, totally worth the visit to Valley Forge!

  • @jymnmeier3527
    @jymnmeier3527 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas to you all. Thank you for all the great information on this amazing place

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Jymn! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and your family is off to a great start in 2023! Looking to get the uploads going again. About 7 left from 2022 and then, Lord willing, some nice trips in 2023. All the best to you!

  • @narcisogarcia8112
    @narcisogarcia8112 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome video. Great job!!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Appreciate the encouraging words!

  • @ebenezermc
    @ebenezermc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I also loved that each person in the family took part in the presentation.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the kind feedback! So nice to be with the entire family!

  • @crackthecode1578
    @crackthecode1578 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cool that you guys do this as a family with enthusiasm shared by all! This was a great video, I learned a few things as a newer resident of KoP

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate your kind and encouraging words!

  • @martinjdesmond
    @martinjdesmond ปีที่แล้ว

    Great historical video.

  • @patrickcallahan9599
    @patrickcallahan9599 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These people are great ❤

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Really encouraged by your kind words!

  • @R72vegas
    @R72vegas ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy New to everybody ❤️ 🎉

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks and have a blessed 2023, brother!

    • @R72vegas
      @R72vegas ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AmericasParks same to you brother ✅

  • @dmerth
    @dmerth ปีที่แล้ว

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have a great 2023, my friend!

  • @sqseq1237
    @sqseq1237 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:41 Geese!

  • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
    @adventuringoutdoorswitheric ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, it's been a little while since you put out a video. Hope you had a nice break and spent some very good quality time with your family. I remember learning about Valley Forge in history class, and it was really cool to see what it looks like now!! I will have to come here one day since it's so close to Philadelphia! Thanks for sharing, Randy, and I wish you and your family a Happy New Year full of adventure!!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So worth the visit, Eric! Fascinating history and a beautiful location. Have a blessed 2023 my friend!

  • @DestinationEarth
    @DestinationEarth ปีที่แล้ว

    It would have looked so different in that area with 1000 of those log "homes". It's been a while since I've been here, and I think I learned more about the area through this video than I did actually being there! Great job! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to your entire family!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Josh, hope you guys had a great Christmas! Took a little break from YT, looking to get back into the swing. Have a wonderful new year... filled with safe travels and super memories!

  • @angelzaragoza9952
    @angelzaragoza9952 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW!! Shane has really sprouted. Having said that; cool video and history lesson. Take care and happy new year.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much! Yes, Shane it putting on some height which is indeed helping with his basketball interests! :)

  • @PNWSportsCards
    @PNWSportsCards ปีที่แล้ว

    Merry Christmas to you and your family! Wishing you all a Happy New Year 2023!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Much appreciated, Grant! All the same to you and your loved ones!

  • @MarkH163
    @MarkH163 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful video, Randy, and great seeing your family! God Bless!

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Mark! Have a blessed 2023!

  • @davidpiersall1727
    @davidpiersall1727 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great history lesson. So wonderful to see the whole family together.

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate that, David! Hope a great 2023 for you!

  • @dogedogbar
    @dogedogbar ปีที่แล้ว

    is cold fake no are the grass

    • @AmericasParks
      @AmericasParks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cold fake? Not for them or us that day.

    • @dogedogbar
      @dogedogbar ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AmericasParks what are does the degrees is