About Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, and monuments commemorating the resolve of the Revolutionary War generation and honoring the power of people to pull together, overcome adversity, and find renewal through transformation.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
The park grounds including roads, parking lots, trails, and monuments are open from 7am to dark (30 minutes after sunset) year round. Park grounds remain open on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
Activities
Getting There
The park is conveniently located off of U.S. Route 422. The main entrance to the park is at the intersection of State Route 23 and North Gulph Road. From the Pennsylvania Turnpike, take Exit 326. From Interstate I-76, take Route 422 West to Route 23 West/Valley Forge. From State Route 252, take State Route 23 East.
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Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Explore the Valley Forge Encampment Museum Exhibit
Explore the sights, sounds, and stories of the Valley Forge encampment in the brand-new museum exhibit located at the Visitor…
Interactive Experiences Build a log hut, practice your drills, or put yourself in the shoes (or lack therof, as the…
Be a Valley Forge B.A.R.K. Ranger
Learn the four B.A.R.K. principles, complete pages in the activity book, and show your work to a ranger at the…
The Valley Forge B.A.R.K. Ranger Activity Book includes fascinating information about the history of dogs during the American Revolutionary War…
Explore the Washington's Wartime Family Exhibit
Explore the motivations and decisions of General George Washington and learn about the people that made up Washington's military family during the…
Interactive Experiences Multimedia exhibits allow you to read about what interests you the most.
Take a Trolley Tour
Trolley tours are offered on a seasonal basis. Check the schedule for current tour status. Trolley tours depart from the…
Board the trolley at the Visitor Center at Valley Forge. Trolleys follow the Encampment Tour route and make extended stops…
Rent a Bicycle
For those who want to explore Valley Forge on two wheels, The Encampment Store offers seasonal bike rentals, weather permitting.…
Adult pedal bikes, Electric E-bikes, and child bikes and trailers are available. See above for details and pricing.
Watch the Park Orientation Film
The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour…
The 19-minute park orientation film begins automatically in the Theater at Valley Forge on the hour and the half-hour, beginning at…
Visitor Centers
Visitor Center at Valley Forge
The Visitor Center at Valley Forge is open daily, 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days. First opened in…
Hours: The Visitor Center at Valley Forge is open daily, 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed for holidays on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
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