<— Valley Forge: An Area Rich In History And Art (NAPSA)—For many, warmer weather meansit’s time to get outdoors and enjoy the manyattractions and events that Valley Forge, Pa., and the surrounding area of Montgomery County havetooffer. Here are a few examples: *Valley Forge National Historical Park: Thesite of the Continental Army’s winter encampment of 1777-78, this hallowed ground of the Revolutionary War is rich with history andoffers visitors informative tours on foot and by trolley car or onboard audio in your own vehicle. There’s also strolling, biking or horseback riding on 28 miles of designated trails. (www.nps.gov/vafo) *The John James Audubon Center: This destination celebrates the namesakeartist John James Audubon, preserving his first home in America and highlighting its role in his development as a naturalist. Visitors can view a full-size copy of his influential “The Birds of America”—made from copperplate etchings and hand painted in full color. (pa.audubon.org/john-jamesaudubon-center-mill-grove) Manyofthe attractions of the Valley Forge area offer visitors a chanceto step backin time. cottage is an apt setting for the work of a craftsman-artist who combined whimsy and practicality. Best of all, the tours here are very hands-on, as visitors are encouraged to feel for themselves the different textures and characters of Esherick’s natural medium. (whartonesherickmuseum. org) The Stoogeum: As its name implies, this is a museum dedicated to the antics of The Three Stooges. Visitors will find an impressive collection of 3,000 items, covering three floors, that traces the trio’s roots from vaude- ville to feature films. See it once, and programs that present the long-lost arts of weaving, cooking, iron forging, sheep shearing, hay mowing and fracture—a form of decorative calligraphy. (www. peterwentzfarmsteadsociety.org) they say, and you will be back for “Moe.” (www.stoogeum.com) *The Glencairn Museum: This is described as a time machine that whisksvisitors back to turn-of-the-century opulence and to the art of the Middle Ages. Glencairn Museum displaysreligious-themed frescoes, tapestries and stained glass, and has a ninestory-high observation tower. (www.glencairnmuseum.org) For more information and Studio Museum: This storybook visit www.valleyforge.org. Peter Wentz Farmstead, Pottsgrove Manor, the Men- nonite Heritage Center and Pennypacker Mills: These sites offer a snapshot of 18th century agrarian life, with a steady rotation of demonstrations, lectures *The Wharton Esherick directions to these attractions,
