Paoli Memorial Association
The Paoli Memorial Association formed in 1896 to oversee the gravesite of the 52 patriots buried in the walled mound on the southeast border of our property, and the two obelisks onsite (the 1817 and 1877 monuments). These Continental soldiers gave their lives in the ninth bloodiest battle of the Revolutionary War, commonly called The Paoli Massacre or The Battle of Paoli.
Today, these private grounds include memorials to The Great World War (WWI), World War II, The Korean War, and wars and conflicts through the War on Terror. Our grounds are used as a park site for walkers/joggers and leashed dogs, with benches and picnic tables throughout the park to enjoy. The Chester Valley Little League has three ball fields on our land, and to the far west stands the Malvern Memorial Cabin, home to Troops 7, 77, 76G, and to Pack 7. The jungle gym, swingset, pavilion, and tennis courts are all maintained by the Malvern Park & Civic Association.
“…in trust as a place of parade forever.”
– Dedication of the 1877 monument
Donate Today
For $200, you’ll receive a life membership to the Paoli Memorial Association. Gift memberships are very popular. Please mail your payment to the PMA, PO Box 38, Malvern, PA, 19355, or you may stop by the National Bank of Malvern during normal business hours. Please indicate the new member’s first and last names, phone number, mailing address, and (if applicable) email address. Funds received from our life memberships go to improving and maintaining the driveway, the grassy bowl, the historic informational signs, and more.
Or, if you like, you may subscribe for a yearly membership to Paoli Memorial Association for $25.00 a year.
Wreaths Across America
Please join us as we honor the 53 men who gave their lives at the Battle of Paoli on the night of September 20, 1777. This national program honors US military gravesites wherever they may be. Go to our event page to learn more about this December event, or to sign up to volunteer with us.
Can we count on you?