Washington Memorial Heritage

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. From the patriots of the American Revolution to those who have defended liberty across generations, we remember their courage, sacrifice, and devotion to the cause of freedom.

May we never take lightly the blessings secured by those who gave their “last full measure of devotion.” As descendants and stewards of our Revolutionary heritage, we remain committed to preserving the memory of those who served and sacrificed for the United States of America.

We wish all a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day. 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

05/20/2026

Past, present and future all in one place! Thank you to Stan Sarnocinski for this photo.

05/19/2026

Before the revolution, there was a revelation. 🙏 Join us on Sat., June 27 at 2 pm at Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge for a free, outdoor screening of A Great Awakening, the true, inspiring story about the unlikely friendship of Rev. George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin - and how it shaped our nation. For information, visit https://www.wmheritage.org/events

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05/19/2026

Thank you to our friends at Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail for sharing our celebration of French-Alliance Day!

04/17/2026

What a night! Thank you to Stephen Fried for sharing the life and work of Benjamin Rush, one of America's most fascinating founding fathers. Love American history? Join us for our next Leadership Forum event on May 21. https://www.wmheritage.org/events

03/31/2026

Have you seen the Justice Bell, located in the Bell Tower at Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge? Here’s your chance to hear its full story. Join me on 4/17 at Main Line School Night when I tell the story of this iconic symbol of women’s rights. To register, go to mainlineschoolnight.org and search my name or the name of the lecture. I look forward to seeing you!

11/26/2025

Do you have a family Tartan? Here’s your chance to have it honored and blessed at the Annual “Kirkin O’ The Tartan” at Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge. The service is tomorrow (Thanksgiving Day), begins at 9 am and features the Valley Forge Highland Band. Start your day off with joy and blessings!

11/26/2025

Be a part of history as we pay tribute to those who served in Washington’s army and all who have defended freedom ever since. This year, we are reaching for a total of 750 wreaths! Be a sponsor and help us lay wreaths at the historic Washington Memorial Cemetery.

Wreaths Across America

11/26/2025

On this day in 1789, the first Thanksgiving was celebrated by proclamation of President George Washington. In 1941, Congress anchored it to the 4th Thursday in Thanksgiving, which is tomorrow.

From all of us here at Washington Memorial Heritage, we wish you a “Happy Thanksgiving”!

11/21/2025

Did you miss “Grave Tales”, the guided tour of our historic cemetery on November 8 ? Then you missed a special evening! More than 100 people turned out for this special event, done in partnership with Washington Memorial Heritage and the Historical Society of King of Prussia. The weather was perfect, as guests made their way under a bright Harvest moon to the resting places of heroes and historic figures.

The 25 acre cemetery, located at rhe rear of the campus, was designed in 1911 by renowned landscape architect Thomas Sears who also designed the gardens at Appleford in Bryn Mawr and the Mt. Cuba Botanical Garden Center in Delaware among other significant sites.

Some of the gravesites visited included Alexandra Scott, founder of Alex’s Lemonade; Lucille Polk Carter Reeves, survivor of the Titanic; Fr. W. Herbert Burk, founder of Washington Memorial Chapel; Philander Knox, U.S. Attorney General under William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt, Buck Taylor, the original cowboy in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show; Louis Nacke, hero of Flight 93 on September 11 and others.

After the tour, guests relaxed and enjoyed hot cider and cookies in the cozy warmth of the Cabin Shop Cafe.