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Becoming Valley Forge
by Sheilah Vance
Sheilah Vance, author of the award-winning novel, Becoming Valley Forge, talks about the history of the Valley Forge Encampment and the road leading up to it, from 9/11/1777, the Battle of Brandywine, through the VF Marchout, 6/19/1778. One episode is her reading a chapter from the novel, and the next explains the non-fiction history behind it. Learn about many fascinating characters whose paths converged when the Continental Army and a young nation confronted the reality and aftermath of war, revolution, and freedom as they became "Valley Forge." See www.becomingvalleyforge for more info.
Episodes
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December 19, 1777–George Washington and the Continental Army March Out of Rebel Hill and Gulph Mills and on to Valley Forge; My Closing Thoughts
On December 19, 1777, General George Washington and the Continental Army marched out of my beloved Rebel Hill and Gulph Mills, down Gulph Road, past the Hanging Rock, and on to Valley Forge. Listen to what many others said about that day, Washington’s three final letters from “the Gulf,” and my...
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Day 6 - December 18, 1777: George Washington’s Army Celebrates the Nation’s First Thanksgiving on Rebel HIll and Gulph Mills and Prepares to Set Up Camp at Valley Forge
On Day 6 of the six days that Gen. George Washington and the Continental Army spent on Rebel Hill, Gen. Washington and the Continental Army celebrate the new nation’s first Thanksgiving on Rebel Hill and Gulph Mills. And, Washington describes in great and precise detail, in his General Orders to...
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Day 5—December 17, 1777: George Washington issues inspirational orders announcing the establishment of winter quarters at Valley Forge & celebration of the nation’s First Thanksgiving on Rebel Hill
On Day 5 of the six days that Gen. George Washington and the Continental Army spent on Rebel Hill, Gen. Washington issues very inspirational General Orders announcing the decision to establish winter quarters at Valley Forge. He also announces that the Army will spend the new nation’s first...
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Day 4 — December 16, 1777: Tents Arrive and British Soldiers are Captured
This podcast covers Day 4 of the six days that General George Washington and the Continental Army encamped on Rebel Hill in 1777 from December 13 - 19, when they marched into Valley Forge Listen to Days 1 - 3 in previous episodes. Read more about the encampment in my mini-ebook, Six Days in...
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Day 3 — December 15, 1777: The Continental Army Settles Down at Rebel Hill and Gulph Mills
This podcast covers Day Three of the six days that General Washington and the Continental Army encamped on Rebel Hill and Gulph Mills. Listen to the episodes about the start of the encampment and Days 1 and 2 elsewhere on this podcast. You can read more about the six days in my article in the...
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Day 2 — December 14, 1777: Hardship Plagues the Continental Army at “the Gulph”
This podcast segment covers Day 2 of General George Washington’s and the Continental Army’s six day encampment on Rebel HIll and Gulph Road. You can read about all six days on my blog, www.becomingvalleyforge.com, or read my mini-ebook, Six Days in December: General George Washington’s and the...
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Day 1 - December 13, 1777: George Washington and the Continental Army March into Rebel Hill and Gulph Mills
This is Day 1 of the Six Days in December Encampment of George Washington and the Continental Army in Rebel Hill and Gulph Mills on December 13, 1777. Read more about this in my mini-book, Six Days in December, on Amazon by clicking...
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The Start of the Encampment at Rebel Hill and Gulph Mills:
George Washington and the Continental Army spent six days (Dec. 13 - 19 1777) encamped on Rebel Hill and Gulph Mills before they marched into Valley Forge. This episode tells about how the Army came to Rebel Hill and why this place where I grew up is so special. Daily episodes to follow will take...
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Chapter 4 - September 11, Paoli
Chapter 4 - September 11, Paoli
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Non- Fiction Chapter 3 - September 11, 1777, Germantown, Philadelphia
Non- Fiction Chapter 3 - September 11, 1777, Germantown, Philadelphia
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Non-Fiction Chapter 2 September 11, 1777 Paoli
Non- Fiction discussion with Sheilah Vance regarding Chapter 2 September 11, 1777 Paoli.
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Chapter 3 - September 11, 1777, Germantown, Philadelphia
Chapter 3 - September 11, 1777, Germantown, Philadelphia
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Non- Fiction - Chapter 1 September 11, 1777, Brandywine
This is the Non-Fiction side of Chapter 1 where you can learn historical facts about Chapter 1, the Philadelphia Campaign, and Becoming Valley Forge.
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Introduction to the Podcast, Becoming Valley Forge
This is an introduction to and explanation of the podcast, Becoming Valley Forge, which is based on the novel, Becoming Valley Forge, by Sheilah Vance. For more information on the novel, go to Becoming Valley Forge at Amazon at...
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Chapter 2 - September 11, 1777 Paoli
Chapter 2 - September 11, 1777 Paoli Page 5
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Chapter 1 -September 11, 1777, Brandywine
Revolutionary War Realness! Serving up interesting information related to Becoming Valley Forge, a novel by Sheilah Vance, and The Philadelphia Campaign of the Revolutionary War. #revolutionarywarrealness
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Sheilah Vance, author of the award-winning novel, Becoming Valley Forge, talks about the history of the Valley Forge Encampment and the road leading up to it, from 9/11/1777, the Battle of Brandywine, through the VF Marchout, 6/19/1778. One episode is her reading a chapter from the novel, and the next explains the non-fiction history behind it. Learn about many fascinating characters whose paths converged when the Continental Army and a young nation confronted the reality and aftermath of war, revolution, and freedom as they became "Valley Forge." See www.becomingvalleyforge for more info.
HOSTED BY
Sheilah Vance
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Sheilah Vance, author of the award-winning novel, Becoming Valley Forge, talks about the history of the Valley Forge Encampment and the road leading up to it, from 9/11/1777, the Battle of Brandywine, through the VF Marchout, 6/19/1778. One episode is her reading a chapter from the novel, and the...
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