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Washington Memorial Heritage, a secular nonprofit 501c3 PA Corporation, was founded in 2005. We educate the American People about the legacy of George Washington and the Founding generation and the importance of preserving the extraordinary art and architecture of Washington Memorial Chapel.

On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Leadership Forum will welcome Dr. Jane E. Calvert discussing “John Dickinson’s Creation of American Independence.” Dr. Calvert is the author of Penman of the Founding: A Biography of John Dickinson and the Founder of the John Dickinson Writings Project. All talks take place in the Chapel’s Bishop White Library. Doors open at 6:00; the talk will begin at 6:30. Admission is $10; student admission is $5.

Please enjoy our French Alliance Day Short Documentary!

Please join us on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM for French Alliance Day 2025!

Mailing Address:

Washington Memorial Heritage

PO Box 466

Valley Forge, PA 19481

Executive Director:

Mark R. Thompson

(443) 975-5858

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Board of Directors:

David B. Lauhoff, President

Gardiner P. Pearson, Vice President

Lewis F. Staples, Secretary

Dwight T. Wilson, Treasurer

John C. Carrow

Chris D’Ascenzo

Joseph Koye

Eric Sharpe