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Valley Forge National Historical Park
Philander Chase Knox Estate
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Valley Forge NHP

Philander Chase Knox Estate
(Park Library)

Open:
Open All Year by Appointment

Phone:
610-783-1034

Location:
Yellow Springs Road

Closures:
All Federal Holidays and Weekends

Available Facilities:
The Philander Chase Knox Estate currently houses the Horace Wilcox Library, a research library open to the public by appointment. The collection's emphasis is on the Revolutionary War era, in particular the Valley Forge encampment of 1777-1788. Materials on the political, social and industrial history of the Valley Forge area are also available.
Particpants of the Revolutionary Run Events  

Did You Know?
Valley Forge has 1.3 million visitors a year who enjoy the beauty, history, and trails and recreational resources of the Park. One third are regional repeat users.

Last Updated: September 29, 2006 at 12:13 EST