A National Place of Honor
The Nation’s Oldest Living Memorial to Medal of Honor Recipients
America’s highest decoration for valor, honored in a living grove of remembrance.
- 42 acres adjacent to Valley Forge National Historical Park
- Founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower
- 0 recipients, from the Civil War to today
- Representing all 50 states and 2 territories
The Fundraising Imperative
Preserve a National Treasure
- Connect the Medal of Honor Grove to Valley Forge’s 1.8 million annual visitors
- Expand civic and educational impact through experience and technology
- Create a national destination for current and future generations
- Bind together history, service, and citizenship
Stewardship Needs
The Medal of Honor Grove Needs Our Care
Plaques have fallen. Monuments are cracking. The record of valor is at risk.
- Capital repair and replacement of damaged monuments
- Grove-wide maintenance — $100,000 per year
- Recipient plaque replacement, Grove-wide
- Preserve the stories of 3,500+ recipients in accessible condition
- A technology plan for onsite and remote access
Stewardship & Revitalization
A Plan for the Medal of Honor Grove Revitalization
2026–2028
- Site assessment and preservation planning
- Landscape and infrastructure improvements
- Educational programming development
- Visitor engagement strategy
- Technology integration and digital access
- Partnership and fundraising initiatives
Educate
A Classroom Beneath the Canopy
Every plaque a lesson in service; every visit a chance to teach what citizenship asks of us.
- Civics, history, and leadership
- School partnerships
- Curriculum development
- Historical interpretation
- National educational engagement
A National Civic Partnership
Convening the Nation Around Valor
The revitalization of the Grove brings together partners from across the country and across perspectives.
- Veteran service organizations
- Educational institutions
- Historical & preservation partners
- Civic organizations
- Public & private philanthropy
- Government & community leaders
The Medal of Honor Grove