Are the British Coming?

In 1777, this hilltop had a completely open view, with no trees or buildings, and its miles-long outlook over the road from Philadelphia made it a well protected defensive location for the Continental Army. The long view provided a critical early warning of any advancing army approaching from Philadelphia, about 20 miles southeast. General William Howe’s British forces were cautious about the strength of the American position here and never made the one-day march to attack Valley Forge.

Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania · United States