Anna Morris Holstein (1825-1900)
Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Marker Inscription
Led the effort to acquire, preserve, and restore Washington’s Headquarters and the surrounding acreage at Valley Forge, the first State Park, now National Historical Park. She helped preserve Mount Vernon and was Organizing Regent of the Valley Forge Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution; a Civil War hospital matron and nurse in Gettysburg, Va., and Md.; an author; and Pa. State Building matron at the 1893 World’s Fair. She lived here.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Story
Anna Morris Holstein served as a hospital matron and nurse during the Civil War, tending the wounded at Gettysburg and beyond, then devoted her later years to historic preservation. She led the campaign to acquire and restore Washington's Headquarters and the grounds at Valley Forge — creating Pennsylvania's first state park, now a National Historical Park — and lent her efforts to saving Mount Vernon. As Organizing Regent of the local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter, author, and state building matron at the 1893 World's Fair, she made preservation a public calling.
Why it matters
Holstein was a pioneer of the American preservation movement, ensuring that Valley Forge and other sacred sites survived for future generations to walk and remember.
Plan your visit
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Museums & culture
- African American Museum in Philadelphia14.6 mi away · 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- National Constitution Center14.7 mi away · 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Independence Visitor Center14.8 mi away · 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Bridgette Mayer14.8 mi away · 709 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Liberty Bell Center14.8 mi away · 526 Market Street, Philadelphia
- Congress Hall14.9 mi away · Philadelphia, PA
Attractions
- Discovery Center at East Park Reservoir11.6 mi away
- Pennsylvania Railroad, Connecting Railway Bridge11.9 mi away
- Philadelphia Zoo12.1 mi away
- American Bandstand12.1 mi away
- Rocky Steps13.0 mi away
- The Universal Sphere13.8 mi away
Food & drink
- Burger King14.7 mi away
- Philly Pretzel Factory14.7 mi away
- Munchie’s Cafe14.7 mi away · 728 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Dunkin'14.7 mi away · 634 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- El Azteca14.7 mi away
- Time & Peace14.8 mi away · 36 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Places to stay
- Days Inn Philadelphia Convention Center - Philadelphia14.2 mi away · 1227 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center14.2 mi away · 1201 Race Street, Philadelphia
- The Notary Hotel14.2 mi away · 21 North Juniper Street, Philadelphia
- Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City14.2 mi away · 1 East Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Convention Center, PA14.3 mi away · 1200 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Philadelphia Marriott Downtown14.3 mi away · 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
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