Title: Today in history
Description: Describes and provides links to resources about General Washington and his Army's encampment at Valley Forge, the Continental Congress, and the American Revolution. On Sept. 26, 1777, British troops marched into Philadelphia and occupied the city forcing the Continental Congress to flee. Also discusses Jonathan Chapman, born in Massachusetts on Sept. 26, 1775, who came to be known as "Johnny Appleseed."
Subjects: Headquarters, Pennsylvania, History
Places: Valley Forge, United States, Valley Forge (Pa.)
People: George Washington (1732-1799), Johnny Appleseed (1774-1845)
Time periods: Revolution, 1775-1783, 18th century