Revolutionary War
The Revolutionary War (1775–1783) had its heartbeat in Philadelphia and across the Delaware Valley.
Here, the colonies debated independence, and in the halls of the Continental Congress, the Declaration of Independence was crafted and signed.
The region’s landscape became a proving ground for the fight: the Battle of Paoli and Brandywine, the struggle at Germantown, and the brutal winter encampment at Valley Forge tested the resolve of Washington’s army.
One of the war’s most iconic moments unfolded in Bucks County, where Washington’s army crossed the icy Delaware River on Christmas night, launching a daring surprise attack that revived the cause.
In our farms, taverns, meeting houses, and city streets, the idea of American independence and freedom took root and a new nation began to form.
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Historic Yardley Estate with Restored Barn and Cottage
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: A $5.8M Furlong Equestrian Retreat Offering a Step Back Into History
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Ardmore’s Raab Collection Selling George Washington’s 1777 Letter
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Converted Barn in Upper Makefield Hits Market for $3.295M
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Gorgeous Edgewater Park Mansion with George Washington Ties Listed for $1.75M
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Thousands Gather to Watch Reenactment of Washington’s Christmas Night Crossing of Delaware River
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This Bucks County Distillery Offers Something Interesting and New for Locals and Visitors
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Evidence of 18th Century Doan Gang Found in Buckingham Cave
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Historic North Wales Property Once Owned By William Penn Goes Up For Sale For $7M
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