Valley Forge Commemoration Church Service
Valley Forge Commemoration
Church Service
2:30pm
Sunday April 26, 2026
at
St. David’s Episcopal Church
Wayne, Pennsylvania
This year, we will be holding our annual Valley Forge Commemoration Church Service at the historically important St. David’s Episcopal Church located at 763 South Valley Forge Road, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087
HISTORY:
Toward the close of the seventeenth century, a hardy group of Welsh colonists settled in an area which became known as Radnor. In 1704, a 100-signature petition for Welsh prayer books and a Bible, but more particularly for a Welsh-speaking missionary, was dispatched to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in London. Ten years later, in return for this long-awaited recognition, the settlers “heartily engaged themselves to build a handsome stone church,” to be named after the Patron Saint of Wales. The cornerstone was laid on May 9, 1715.
With the coming of the Revolution in the colonies, a rapidly swelling wave of resentment against the Church of England arose among the patriots of the congregation. A leader of this opposition was Anthony Wayne, later appointed major general of the American forces, who is buried in St. David’s historic churchyard. Also, the church building provided shelter for soldiers of both sides.
If you would like to join us for this annual commemoration service and reception to follow, please subscribe below for the event. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Reception and Buffet Dinner following the service will be at St. Davids Golf Club at 845 Radnor Street Road, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087
Before the service, we welcome you to take a self-guided tour of the historic cemetery, and utilyze the new markers with QR codes throughout the grounds.
After the service, please join us back in the historic cemetery where we will be holding a wreath-laying ceremony at the gravesite of Gen. Anthony Wayne.
SUBSCRIBE TO ATTEND:
The church service and reception is open to all members and their guests.
RSVPs and subscription payment must be received by Friday, April 17th.
$90.00 per person for adults 21 and over
$50.00 per person (age 12 to 20)
$25.00 per person (age 4 to 11)
Free (children 3 and younger)
As always, you can contact the office directly to subscribe to attend this event. Please email us at [email protected] or call (215) 545-1888.
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