Valley Forge National Historical Park • Pennsylvania

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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.

Valley Forge National Historical Park celebrates 50 years as a national park on July 4, 2026!
NPS Photo / G. Purifoy

Fall wildflowers (Bearded Beggarticks) bloom along the Joseph Plumb Martin trail near Washington's Headquarters.
NPS Photo / B. Dhunjisha

The sun sets at Muhlenberg's Brigade.
NPS Photo / G. Purifoy

The front entrance to the Visitor Center at Valley Forge.
NPS Photo/ G. Purifoy

The Anthony Wayne Statue at Valley Forge.
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The National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge.
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Washington's Headquarters in spring.
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Soldiers holding muskets stand at attention in front of Baron von Steuben

What Happened at Valley Forge

Learn about the history and significance of Valley Forge.

50/250: Retreat to Valley Forge

Celebrate Valley Forge's 50th anniversary as a national park on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 3, 4, & 5, 2026!

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Memories from Your Park

Celebrate 50 years of Valley Forge National Historical Park with Valley Forge stories from the local community and beyond!

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Tour the Encampment

There are lots of ways to experience the Valley Forge Encampment.

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Take a Trolley Tour

See upcoming dates and times and reserve your tickets today. 90-minute trolley tours leave from the visitor center.

Take the '78 Mile Challenge

Walk, run, bike, or paddle 78 miles at Valley Forge between April and October 2026 to take the '78 Mile Challenge and earn a fun prize!

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Be a B.A.R.K. Ranger

Valley Forge is a dog-friendly park! Learn how you and your pupper can become a Valley Forge B.A.R.K. Ranger.

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The Encampment Store offers bike rentals seasonally. Call 610-551-7870 to confirm rentals are being offered before heading to the park.

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Be a Junior Ranger

Learn how you can become a Junior Ranger at Valley Forge.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

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1400 North Outer Line Drive
King of Prussia, PA 19406

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610 783-1000

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