Parson Weems
American writer who invented the cherry tree and Valley Forge prayer stories
Parson Weems (American writer who invented the cherry tree and Valley Forge prayer stories) is discussed on podcasts in TMT.
Discussed in
683. Washington: Hero of the Revolution (Part 1)The Rest Is History · Jun 28, 2026 · 1 h 16 min
Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland trace George Washington's origins and character and examine the winter at Valley Forge in 1777–78 that made his reputation.