Valley Forge Army Hospital - Historic Marker Dedication

On October 27^th the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission together with the Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area (HSPA) and the Valley Forge Christian College (VFCC) are dedicating a state roadside marker recognizing the contributions of the Valley Forge General Hospital, better known around Phoenixville as the ‘Army Hospital’.

The Official Dedication Ceremony begins at 11:00 AM. Please join us on October 27^th for a day of history and fun.

The marker will be located on the property of the Christian College on Charlestown Road across the street from Bob’s Haven Deli. The ceremony is planned for Saturday, October 27^th at the Valley Forge Christian College (1401 Charlestown Rd). Among the events planned for the day are:

9 AM to 5 PM             Vintage Military Vehicles

9 AM to 5 PM             Military Reenactors

9 AM to 5 PM             Hospital Memorabilia Display

10 AM to 2 PM            Oral History Booth for Collecting Hospital Memories

10 AM to 2 PM            Photo Booth

11 AM to 12PM           Official Dedication Ceremony and Unveiling of the Historical Marker

10 AM to 5 PM                        Then & Now Campus Walking Tours

12 PM                          Screening of ‘Bright Victory’ - The 1951 Movie Filmed at VFGH.

2 PM                            Screening of ‘Bright Victory’ - The 1951 Movie Filmed at VFGH.

4 PM                            Screening of ‘You’d Have to be Blind not to See it’. Documentary produced by Dr. Dan Mortensen