Nov 25, 2018 during the brutal winter of 177778 at valley forge. Valley forge, named after an iron forge on valley creek, was about 20 miles northwest of philadelphia, pa, the site of the british armys winter camp. However, little publicity has been give to the vision and prophecy he received at that time. Many christians are seeing visions of a coming invasion of america. Valley forge historical area, united states britannica. The father of our country, george washington, was a man of prayer.
Earlier this week i zipped by valley forge national historical park, so it. Valley forge licking his wounds from the battles of brandywine and germantown, washington set up winter camp at valley forge in late 1777. May 14, 2002 george washington told of an angel who revealed a prophetic vision of america to him at valley forge. Aug, 2019 general george washington rented the isaac potts house for his military headquarters. George washingtons prophecy of the coming invasion of america. The aides were relatively younger men, who were hardworking, welleducated, and capable of writing large quantities of paperwork. Shermans account of washington s vision was reprinted in december of 1880 by the national tribune, the u. Valley forge was the site of the 177778 winter encampment of the continental army.
There is a legend that says when george washington was at valley forge during the winter of 1777, an angel appeared to him and revealed a prophetic vision of the future of america. Many of us have read of how he went to the thicket many times to pray during the winter. Anthony sherman, was in valley forge and received the report of the vision first hand from george washington. General george washington and a committee of congress at. In the 1880s, a man brought forth the words of our first president and just like the prophets of both the old and new testaments. Washington and lafayette visiting the suffering part of the army 1 print. Washingtons vision at valley forge professor buzzkill historys. So washington s challenge is to keep his volunteer, untrained, and often defeated army of 14,000 together through the winter of 17778 so that he can take advantage of his new french allies offer. The patriot army, led by george washington, had relocated to valley forge, new jersey, and its men were starving, dressed in tatters, and shivering in the bitter cold. At valley forge, general washington was assisted by a staff of seven aidesdecamp. A little known but most important segment of american history pelton, robert w. The prophetic dream of general george washington at valley. The place was valley forge, in the cold and bitter winter of 1777. Many believe that only 3% of the american people took part in the struggle for independence, while tories gave aid and comfort to the british cause.
The paintings of george washington kneeling in prayer in the snowcovered woods of valley forge are based on fact. Upon receiving the news of washingtons death, congress selected henry lighthorse harry lee to deliver a eulogy on behalf of the nation. Washington and lafayette at valley forge painting by. It is strictly and only through this aid from heaven. George washingtons broken dream of a national university. The vision of george washington regarding the destiny of america. George washingtons vision at valley forge western civ forum.
Did george washington tell of an angel who revealed a prophetic vision of america to him at valley forge. Upon receiving the news of washington s death, congress selected henry lighthorse harry lee to deliver a eulogy on behalf of the nation. Lee, a former continental army officer, a virginia congressman, and a close associate of washington for many years, delivered his speech on december 26, 1799. General washington had an unusual and profound spiritual experience in valley forge.
He said that i called him in the dream and said, clear your schedule. Valley forge, in the american revolution, pennsylvania encampment grounds of the continental army under general george washington from december 19, 1777, to june 19, 1778, a period that marked the triumph of morale and military discipline over severe hardship. George washingtons vision is recorded at the library of congress valley forge, the winter of 1777, american forces were fighting against the british, the most powerful nation in the world. They became an extremely closeknit group whom washington relied upon implicitly, and were termed his military family. However, many valuable records have been lost over time, and therefore our muster roll will never be considered complete. George washington valley forge, dream of a secessionist ebay. In the 1880s, a man brought forth the words of our first president and just like. George washington told of an angel who revealed a prophetic vision of america to him at valley forge. The story of george washingtons recounting of his prophetic vision was originally published by wesley bradshaw.
Various accounts of george washingtons vision and prophecy all agree in content. There have been only minor variations in some details as the story was repeated over the years by those to whom it was related by general washington. In this visit washington was shown the expansion of the united states. George washingtons vision at valley forge below is an excerpt from the report entitled washingtons vision, as told directly from the memory of sherman while sitting in independence hall. George washington at that camp that appears on a lot of websites. Valley forge was the military camp in southeastern pennsylvania, approximately 20 miles northwest of philadelphia, where the american continental army spent the winter of 177778 during the american revolutionary war. The account was told by a gentleman named anthony sherman, who supposedly was at valley forge during the winter of 177778. Washington at valley forge showing washington on horseback in snow at valley forge. The prophetic vision of general george washington at valley forge masonic version historical america book 1 kindle edition by robert pelton. George washington s vision is recorded at the library of congress valley forge, the winter of 1777, american forces were fighting against the british, the most powerful nation in the world. Did george washington have a vision one evening at valley forge. Washington s vision reproduced as the example below is a narrative presented as the. The valley forge train station was erected in 19 to serve passengers along the reading railroad. Having suffered a string of defeats that fall, including losing the capital of philadelphia to the british, the americans made camp for the winter outside of the.
I read an email yesterday which contained a reference to an apparition by an unknown being to george washington at valley forge who. Despite heavy casualties as a result of disease estimates range between 2000 and 3000 men, the. So washingtons challenge is to keep his volunteer, untrained, and often defeated army of 14,000 together through the winter of 17778 so that he can take advantage of his new french allies offer. This afternoon, as i was sitting at this table engaged in preparing a dispatch, something seemed to disturb me. The park commemorates the sacrifices and perseverance of the revolutionary war generation. During the brutal winter of 177778 at valley forge. Apparitions of the virgin mary to mary ann van hoof. The prayer at valley forge by arnold friberg one of the most inspiring portrayals of american history is that of george washington on his knees in the snow at valley forge. The encampment at valley forge took place from december 19, 1777 through june 19, 1778 and served as winter quarters for general george washingtons continental army. Records of commissions of the legislative branch, record group 148. It chronicles the unique crucible of time and place where washington and his army, against all odds, were forged into the force that would win a revolution and found the united states of america. Throughout the american revolution, general george washington often remarked that he would rather be home at mount vernon.
Many of us have read of how he went to the thicket many times to pray during the winter his army was at valley forge. The prophetic vision of general george washington at valley forge. From december 19, 1777, to june 19, 1778, the continental army, under the command of general george washington, camped at valley forge. I have often seen the tears coursing down our dear commanders careworn cheeks, as he would be conversing with a confidential officer about the condition of his poor soldiers. General george washington rented the isaac potts house for his military headquarters. Well, you may not know that valley forge was the winter encampment of george washington and the continental army during the revolutionary war, which really became the make or break point of the war. These two stories were highly popular and widely read during the civil war and the following decades of rebuilding the nation 18701900. George washington s credibility has come under severe attacks, especially in the past hundred years. The entire army was sunk in a depression, and it seemed that the dream of a free, independent america would never come to fruition.
Today, the centuryold station has been restored and houses a collection of exhibits that look at washingtons leadership and is also the meeting place for. This genuine antique woodcut engravingprint is titled the dream of a secessionistwashington and valley forge, published in harpers weekly february 1861. George washingtons visions and prophecies crystalinks. This genuine antique woodcut engravingprint is titled the dream of a secessionist washington and valley forge, published in harpers weekly february 1861. Watch george washington at valley forge clip history. Did one mans dream set the course for a fledgling nation. In this dream, washington said many of the same things about the crucial necessity of saving the union that the visionary being told the general at valley forge. The darkest period we had, i think, was when washington, after several reverses, retreated to valley forge, where he resolved to spend the winter of 1777. General washington shown the destiny of our nation.
In the national tribune, 1880, an article appeared giving an account of the vision of washington at valley forge. George washington was fighting a twofront war against the british and his own continental congress. Over 200 years ago, americas first president, george washington, saw the same thing. From george washington to john banister, 21 april 1778. In freezing temperatures, his men build 900 huts in 40 days. Aug 26, 20 many christians are seeing visions of a coming invasion of america.
George washingtons prophetic dream at valley forge. Washington and the beautiful lady our hoiy mother, or as alexander iii calls her, the madonna maria, has from the very beginning favored this country, the new world. Copied from a reprint in the national tribune, vol. There are some great news clippings in the archival collection here that a fan of washingtons compiled during the 1910s and 1920s. May 19, 2016 george washingtons vision at valley forge below is an excerpt from the report entitled washingtons vision, as told directly from the memory of sherman while sitting in independence hall. Mar 03, 2010 george washington s prophetic dream at valley forge. The papers of george washington, revolutionary war series, vol.
General washingtons aidesdecamp valley forge national. George washingtons credibility has come under severe attacks, especially in the past hundred years. General george washington led a starving army in frigid conditions to victory at valley forge. Through eight grueling years of the revolutionary war, and another eight as the first president of the united states, george washington was sustained by a dream of the day he would return to. Washingtons vision reproduced as the example below is a narrative presented as the. As the men marched to valley forge, george washington wrote, to see men without clothes to cover their nakedness, without blankets to lay on, without shoes by which their marches might be traced by the blood from their feet, and almost as often without provisions as with. The sixmonth encampment of general george washington s continental army at valley forge in the winter of 17771778 was a major turning point in the american revolutionary war.
George washingtons vision apparitions of the virgin mary. Various accounts of george washington s vision and prophecy all agree in content. He chose this location because it was close to philadelphia, allowing washington to keep an eye on the british forces and to keep the british from foraging the local countryside for food. Valley forge is located about 25 miles west of philadelphia along the schuylkill river. In the vision god revealed to george washington that three great perils would. In september 1777, british forces had captured the american capital of philadelphia. There are some great news clippings in the archival collection here that a fan of washington s compiled during the 1910s and 1920s. In order to speed up the process of woodcut engravings, several artists carved a section of the block of wood then the blocks were adjoined, stamped in ink then onto this page. Despite heavy casualties as a result of disease estimates range between 2000 and 3000 men, the army emerged from valley forge stronger than ever.
National archives at college park, college park, md. George washington at valley forge, 177778 stock photo. Valley forge was not the coldest winter of the revolution. Sep, 2011 valley forge is a compelling, painstakingly researched tourdeforce novel about survival, transformation, and rebirth. Sep 17, 2015 the vision of george washington regarding the destiny of america. Did an angel descend and tell general george about the future of the. For several decades, the station was a frequent stop of tourist excursions to the park. It chronicles the unique crucible of time and place where washington and his army, against all odds, were forged into the force that would. Did george washington have a mental breakdown at valley forge. Valley forge is a compelling, painstakingly researched tourdeforce novel about survival, transformation, and rebirth. The prophetic dream of general george washington at valley forge.
Washingtons spies comes to a close, there are certainly lots of plot points both factual and fictional to reflect upon. After failing to retake the city, washington led his 12,000man army into winter quarters at valley forge, located approximately 18 miles 29 km northwest of philadelphia. Washingtons headquarters valley forge national historical. Jan 29, 2020 the encampment at valley forge took place from december 19, 1777 through june 19, 1778 and served as winter quarters for general george washington s continental army. That moving image personifies and testifies to our founders dependence upon divine providence during the darkest hours of our revolutionary struggle. The darkest period we had, i think, was when washington, after several reverses, retreated to valley forge, where he resolved to pass the winter of 1777. George washington was a master of deception the atlantic. General george washington and a committee of congress at valley forge. I think, was when washington after several reverses, retreated to valley forge. George washingtons vision by henry swanvolume 4, chap.
Today, the centuryold station has been restored and houses a collection of exhibits that look at washington s leadership and is also the meeting place for. Information found on the valley forge muster roll has been compiled from original muster rolls, payroll records, pensions, letters, orders and other primary documents of the revolutionary war. Washingtons vision at valley forge professor buzzkill. The continental army marched in to valley forge on december 19, 1777. This article is a reprint of a newspaper article first published in the national tribune in 1859 and reprinted in 1880 vol. The story of george washington s recounting of his prophetic vision was originally published by wesley bradshaw. George washington his vision of the american republics destiny.