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National Historical Park · PA

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.

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Photos

Field of yellow flowers in the foreground with two log huts and a paved trail in the middle distance
Fall wildflowers (Bearded Beggarticks) bloom along the Joseph Plumb Martin trail near Washington's Headquarters.
outdoors, log huts, gravel path, sunset, clouds
The sun sets at Muhlenberg's Brigade.
a building that extends into a hillside with a flagpole and landscaping out front
The front entrance to the Visitor Center at Valley Forge.
outdoors, monument, statue, man on horse, grass, trees, clouds.
The Anthony Wayne Statue at Valley Forge.
outdoors, arch, monument, snow, trees
The National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge.
outdoors, grass, trees, stone house, blue sky
Washington's Headquarters in spring.

Activities

  • Auto and ATV
  • Scenic Driving
  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Living History
  • Historic Weapons Demonstration
  • First Person Interpretation
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store