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Why Valley Forge?

Valley Forge was the site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army. The park commemorates the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary War generation and honors the ability of citizens to pull together and overcome adversity during extraordinary times.

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Pitch in! Join us on Public Lands Day

Last year, National Public Lands Day (NPLD) was a huge success. More than 150,000 participants pitched in to care for their parks at 2,000 events in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and many U.S. territories. In 2010, we expect more volunteers to get involved throughout the country and make this, the 17th annual National Public Lands Day, the most successful yet.


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Cell Phone Tour

Please turn ON your cell phone

Explore Valley Forge by cell. Choose from various prompts featuring history, natural resources, and stories about Valley Forge on our cell phone tour. Call from anywhere for free* to hear about these park features. Click here for a list of prompts to choose from.

*No fee from the Park. Please note cell phone minutes and roaming charges detailed by your provider may be used.

 
Join the Friends- Support the Park!

Support the Park- Join the Friends!

Support the Park- Join the Friends!
Preserve the past, conserve for the future, enjoy today! The Friends of Valley Forge Park and the Young Friends sponsor educational, social, and natural resource events and programs throughout the year and continuously give back to support Valley Forge Park through fundraising and philanthropy. Become a fan, learn more, or become a Friend today!

 
Help make VF America's Favorite Park

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Help Valley Forge become America's Favorite Park and receive a grant from Coca-Cola. VOTE HERE for Valley Forge as many times as you like- no personal information necessary. We thank you for your support- join the park's many other fans on our Facebook page.

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1400 North Outer Line Drive
King of Prussia, PA 19406

Phone

Welcome Center
(610) 783-1077

Fax

(610) 783-1060

Climate

Winters at Valley Forge are cold and damp while spring and fall are cool.  Summers are hot and humid. Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended for outdoor recreation during the snowy wintery season.
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The huts used by Washington's guard, framed by falling snow.

Did You Know?
Valley Forge was the third of the eight American winter encampments during the Revolutionary War. It is the best known of the eight, however, because it is remembered as the birthplace of the Continental Army.

Last Updated: August 24, 2010 at 12:10 EST