Paoli Memorial Membership Invitation

Dear Malvern Borough Neighbors,

How fortunate are we to have the availability of a beautiful open park space on Monument Avenue surrounded by a protective horseshoe drive! Hundreds of us enjoy using this park by going for walks, many times with our children and dogs, or taking a jog or a run, riding our bikes, having a catch, throwing a frisbee, and any other fun recreational activity we enjoy doing at the park day after day.

Did you know that this beautiful space is actually Paoli Memorial Grounds? The Paoli Memorial Association was formed back in 1896 to oversee the gravesite of the 52 patriots buried in the walled mound on the property. 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.

The Paoli Memorial Association OWNS these 23 acres; therefore, Paoli Memorial Association incurs all the costs and expenses to maintain the grounds, including the landscaping, the memorials, the flagpole, the lights, the drive, the picnic tables, the benches, the carriage house, and the two other structures on the property.

As you are all aware, the expense to maintain our individual properties has increased considerably over the past few years. That is why Paoli Memorial Association is inviting you to become a lifelong member of the Association for only $100.00. The costs to become a lifelong member will increase to $200.00 on January 1, 2024. Or, if you like, you may subscribe for a yearly membership to Paoli Memorial Association for $25.00 a year. Gift memberships are very popular.

Kindly mail your membership payment to:

PMA

PO Box 38 Malvern,

PA 19355

We thank you for your continued support of the park at Paoli Memorial Grounds and appreciate the financial backing you will give to Paoli Memorial Association to uphold the maintenance of our beloved grounds.

Truly yours,

The Board of Paoli Memorial Association