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Lawsuit Filed Over Museum Complex Approved Near Valley Forge National

A lawsuit has been filed in a bid to halt a museum complex from being built on 78 acres surrounded on three sides by Valley Forge National Historical Park.

Bringing the lawsuit Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania was the National Parks Conservation Association, which was joined by residents from the town of Lower Providence Township, Pennsylvania. The filing argues that township planners approved an unlawful zoning ordinance to permit the American Revolution Center to build the complex, which is designed to feature a hotel and restaurant along with the museum.

As required by Pennsylvania law, NPCA and local residents first filed an appeal with the Lower Providence Zoning Hearing Board. On October 30, the Zoning Hearing Board issued its written decision denying the appeal.
Read entire article at National Parks Traveler Online