3-Mile Hike - Exploring Founding Forward (Valley Forge Freedom Foundation)

Memorial Day weekend is a great time to explore the often-overlooked Valley Forge Freedom Foundation (now Founding Forward), which was established in 1949 to "preserve American patriotism and recognize civic duty." Although the Foundation is just miles from Valley Forge National Park, few realize that the 75-acre campus includes a Medal of Honor Grove which honors Medal recipients from the Civil through the Viet Nam wars.

Expect a stop-n-start hike through key Foundation attractions, culminating with a walk in the Medal of Honor grove to view each state's Medal of Honor memorial.

To sign up, add yourself to this Meetup post, then click on https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UUN0000012UO1/act00012987 to complete your registration. (Guests should also register online)

We will meet in the gravel parking lot to the left of the Founding Forward entrance. Hikers will walk a maximum of 3 miles on paved roads; sturdy walking shoes, water and comfortable clothing are required. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. There is an optional lunch down the road at the G-Lodge Café.

"Please note: In order to comply with Pennsylvania Youth Protection Laws, all children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. This policy applies for all events offered by the Delaware Valley Chapter as well as any other Chapter events within the state of Pennsylvania."

Rain may cancel the hike. Check at around 8am the day of. This hike is also listed on Meetup.