Six Days in December
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Day 7, Dec. 19, 1777 — Washington’s Army marches out of Rebel Hill and Gulph Mills and on to Valley Forge
Day 7, 12/19/1777–George Washington and the Continental Army march out of the Gulph Mills Encampment and on to Valley Forge Continue reading
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Day 5, Dec. 17, 1777 — Gen. Washington issues inspirational orders announcing the move to Valley Forge and prepares for nation’s first Thanksgiving celebration on Rebel Hill and Gulph Mills
Day 5 of the Gulph Mills Encampment, 12/17/1777: George Washington issues inspirational orders announcing the move to Valley Forge and prepares for the nation’s first Thanksgiving celebration. Continue reading
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Day 1, Dec. 13, 1777 — Washington’s Army at Rebel Hill
Rebel Hill and Gulph Mills This blog post is in honor of the Gulph Mills Encampment–the six days in December that General George Washington and the Continental Army spent in my home, Rebel Hill in Gulph Mills, Pa., starting on this day in 1777. I am commemorating that by posting a blog for each of Continue reading
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The Battle of Matson’s Ford — December 11, 1777
Battle of Matson’s Ford, December 11, 1777 Continue reading
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The Continental Army plans its March into Gulph Mills, 12/10/1777
The Continental Army prepares to leave Whitemarsh to march into Gulph Mills, PA, 12/10/1777 Continue reading
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Listen to my podcast set the stage for the Gulph Mills Encampment
Podcast on the lead up to the Threshold to Valley Forge: The Six Days of the Gulph Mills Encampment Continue reading
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Video of my American Revolution Institute Book Talk & Podcast of my PA Cable Network Interview now available!
I’ve truly enjoyed so many events last month where I talked about my new book, Threshold to Valley Forge: The Six Days of the Gulph Mills Encampment, which is available in print and ebook at booksellers everywhere. It’s always a pleasure to meet so many people who are interested in Revolutionary War history. You can Continue reading
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Tune in: My interview on PA Cable Network airs 4/13 7pm & 4/14 8am
I wanted to let you know that my hour-long interview with Pennsylvania Cable Network, PA Books, airs on Sunday, 4/13, 7pm, and Monday, 4/14, 8am. To access the interview and for more information, go to https://pcntv.com/2025/03/31/april-13-threshold-to-valley-forge-with-sheilah-vance/ I also wanted to share with you some photos from my April 1 talk before the American Revolution Roundtable Continue reading
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PA Book Launch, Sun. 3/9, 2pm, King of Prussia Historical Society Event in Gulph Mills
The Pennsylvania Book Launch of my new book, Threshold to Valley Forge: The Six Days of the Gulph Mills Encampment, will be Sunday, March 9 at 2pm. The event is sponsored by the King of Prussia Historical Society and will be held at the West End Civic Association building, 1269 Supplee Lane, Gulph Mills, PA Continue reading
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Threshold to Valley Forge Podcast Episodes Starting February 1
It’s more than a notion to start a podcast, but I’m ready! I’ve spent the past week recording the first few episodes of the Threshold to Valley Forge podcast, which is tied to my book coming out later this month, Threshold to Valley Forge: The Six Days of the Gulph Mills Encampment. See more information Continue reading
