"Valley Forge" Playing Cards

For card players and history buffs of all ages. The graphic of Valley Forge goes well with these types of presidential cards. It is told that Washington's army camped here from 18 Dec. 1777 until 19 June 1778. The site was along the Schuylkill River, about 20 miles from British-occupied Philadelphia. During this time the troops suffered from the harsh winter weather and insufficient supplies of food and clothing. Apparently Washington chose Valley Forge as the winter encampment for his 11,000 men along with approximately 500 women and children who accompanied them for several reasons. First, the lay of the land made Valley Forge a natural fortress. The army's camp sat high on a plateau at the top of a series of hills that protected it.