Statues and Monuments

The Valley Forge commemorative landscape includes statues, monuments, and markers that reflect the area's history and highlight society's shifting values. While some monuments date from the early 20th century, others were erected much more recently. The statues, monuments, and markers at Valley Forge all help to illustrate the complex history of America and how the ways we remember our foundational stories have changed over time.

 
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    8 minutes, 18 seconds

    Ranger Dave discusses how statues and monuments often reflect the ideas and values of the people who build and dedicate them even more than they embody anything factual about their subjects. He tells the story of the Baron von Steuben statue in order to illustrate the idea. Content Note: This video contains examples of WWI-era propaganda with strong imagery.

     

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        Last updated: February 26, 2025

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