Valley Forge National Historical Park

About

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

Rides and attractions

• Artillery Park
• Redoubt 3
• redoubt 4
• Star Redoubt
• Varnum's Quarters

At the park

• Bishop White Courtyard exhibit
• Bishop White Statue exhibit
• Bodo Otto Memorial exhibit
• Defenders' Gate exhibit
• Delaware Soldiers exhibit
• General Armstrong exhibit
• General Von Steuben Statue exhibit
• Georgia Memorial exhibit
• Huntington's Brigade Memorial exhibit
• Maxwell's Brigades Memorial exhibit
• McIntosh's Brigade exhibit
• New Jersey Memorial exhibit
• Nine North Carolina Regiments exhibit
• Patriots of African Descent Monument exhibit
• Rhode Island Regiments exhibit
• Site of the Marquee exhibit
• Stirling's Division Memorial exhibit
• Sullivan's Bridge Marker exhibit
• Varnum's Brigade Monument exhibit
• Visitor center exhibit
• Waterman Monument exhibit
• Varnum's Quarters exhibit
• Cannon scenic feature
• Nathanael Greene Monument scenic feature
• Sacrifice and Devotion scenic feature
• Wildflowers scenic feature
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• Chapel Trail trail
• Joseph Plumb Martin Trail trail
• Valley Forge Fatlands Trail trail

Shows and experiences

• Declaration of Independence
• Todd Memorial Plaque
• Artillery Park
• Redoubt 3
• Star Redoubt
• redoubt 4
• Junior Ranger program

Events

• Valley Forge Orientation Film Screening
• Artillery Firing Demonstration
• The Night Sky - Fall Campfire Program
• Military Encampments of the Continental Army - Fall Campfire Program
• Port Kennedy Bone Cave - Fall Campfire Program
• The Conway Cabal - Fall Campfire Program
• Art in the Park Outing - Sunrise
• What's Killing the Bats? The Deadly Spread of White-Nose Syndrome - Fall Campfire Program
• Tales Of The Mad Prussian: The Misadventures of Johan Von Krafft - Fall Campfire Program
• Art in the Park Outing - Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
• Art in the Park Outing - Artillery Park

Before you go

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Limits

Or that rollerblades, metal detectors, alcohol, and model rockets are forbidden?

Park alert: Maurice Stephens Parking Lot Closed During Construction Project

The parking lot near the Maurice Stephens house, located on Rt 23 opposite from the Washington Memorial Chapel, is closed during construction and renovation work on the house. Visitors are encouraged to park in the Chapel lot for Grand Parade trail access

Park alert: County Line Road Closed Monday To Friday

County Line Road is closed during the week, from Monday through Friday. The closure will apply to all vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic. Please find an alternate route.

Park alert: Isaac Potts House (Washington's Headquarters) Closed For Restoration

The Isaac Potts House (Washington's Headquarters at Valley Forge) is temporarily closed for a restoration project. The Washington's Headquarters area, including the Valley Forge Train Station and exhibits, Commander-In-Chief's Guard Huts, and George Washington statue, remains open and accessible during regular operating hours. Learn more about the restoration project at the link below.

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.

Weather & when to go

Winters at Valley Forge are cold and damp with a cool spring and fall and a hot and humid summer. Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended for outdoor recreation during the snowy winter season. Find more detailed weather information on the <a href=https://www.nps.gov/vafo/planyourvisit/weather.htm>Weather page.</a>

Visitor center

Visitor Center at Valley Forge — The Visitor Center at Valley Forge is open daily, 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed for holidays on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. — 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. Immediately after entering the park, proceed straight through the stop sign and continue down the hill to access the parking area. From the Pennsylvania Turnpike, take Exit 326. From Interstate I-76, take Route 422 West to Route 23 West/Valley Forge…

Facilities on the park map

2 bench, 1 picnic area, 3 restroom, 14 visitor information, 2 water fountain.

History

Opened

1976

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened