Valley Forge National Historic Park
Attraction in Valley Forge, PA
Valley Forge National Historic Park
- Rt. 23 and North Gulph Road
Valley Forge, PA 19481 - 610-783-1077
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Features & Amenities
| Operating Hours | Park grounds Sun-Sat: 6am - 10pm Welcome Center Sun-Sat: 9am - 5pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day |
| Good for Groups | yes |
| Family-Friendly | yes |
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Description
The picturesque, rolling hillsides of 3,600-acre Valley Forge National Historical Park are a peaceful reminder of freedom won by men’s sacrifices long ago. It was here that General George Washington forged his Continental Army into a fighting force, during the winter encampment of 1777-78.
Today, Washington’s original stone headquarters has been restored and furnished; log huts have been reconstructed; and statues and monuments throughout the park remind visitors of our national heritage. Among them are statues of General “Mad Anthony” Wayne and Baron Friedrich von Steuben; and the Monument to Patriots of African Descent.
The Welcome Center features exhibits, artifacts, a gift shop, light refreshments and an 18-minute film. From here, take a self-guided or scheduled tour on a scenic drive through the park, or explore the ten miles of horse trails, and six miles of multi-use trails that wend throughout the park’s rolling hillsides.