VALLEY FORGE NHP
The archives and library support the interpretive, education, and resource management and protection programs at Valley Forge National Historical Park.
The archives & library collect, preserve, and make available for research use to National Park Service staff , volunteers and the general public, published and documentary materials relating to :
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the park's historical significance;
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the establishment and development of the park;
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park research, development, and resource management activities.
The collections document the park's statements of significance and in turn the interpretive themes and resources:
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As a significant turning point in the history of the Continental Army, Valley Forge symbolizes the collective and personal sacrifices of the army and its resolve to not simply survive but to successfully rise above adversity, develop a new professionalism, and ensure American independence.
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Valley Forge was possibly the largest winter encampment of the American Revolution.
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The cultural resources of the park, which include Washington's Headquarters, historic structures, remnants of original fortifications, monuments, landscapes, extensive park collections, and unknown archeological resources, help to commemorate an imperishable chapter in the history of America's struggle for independence.
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Natural resources are an integral part of the cultrual landscape of Valley Forge. Protection and enhancement of natural systems are necessary to achieve the park's mission to presernve and commemorate the site of the 1777-1778 encampment.
Archives Collections
The archives contain the park’s administrative and resource management records as well as donated manuscript collections. The collections consist of textual material, photographs several all formats, microfilm, audio/video materials, and maps, plans and drawings.
Library Collection
The library collection consists of approximately 7,000 volumes including books, reports, theses and dissertations, and periodicals.
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