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VAFO - Grand Parade

Open Grassland at the Grand Parade in Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park marks a pivotal moment in American history. From December 19, 1777, to June 19, 1778, General George Washington’s Continental Army endured extreme hardships, including critical shortages of provisions and shelter, resulting in widespread disease and fatalities. This encampment emerged as a turning point in the American Revolutionary War, forging the soldiers’ resilience and fortitude as they advanced towards independence. Grassland restoration is key to fostering landscape resilience, bolstering biodiversity, and enhancing the ecosystem’s capacity to endure disturbances such as fire, drought, and extreme heat. Grasslands, accounting for nearly 40% of the Earth’s land ecosystems, are essential for a myriad of plant and animal species. They sustain the well-being of over a billion people worldwide and are instrumental in carbon storage. The Grand Parade is deemed the most significant managed open area within Valley Forge National Historical Park. Spanning over 100 acres, this meadow will be revitalized with a rich variety of native species, reinforcing resilience in a terrain steeped in a legacy of endurance and resolve.

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Valley Forge National Historical Park, Code: VAFO

Valley Forge National Historical Park, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Latitude: 40.0853996276855, Longitude: -75.4514007568359

NPS.gov Collection

06/27/2024

06/27/2024

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