Officers’ Quarters

Washington’s Headquarters
The Isaac Potts House has the distinction of being the structure General Washington used as his headquarters during the 1777-1778 Valley Forge Encampment. At the time of the encampment the house was being rented by a Potts relative, Deborah Hewes. Mrs. Hewes in turn rented the entire house along with some furnishings to the General and his military family. Headquarters is open daily from 9am-5pm for touring and closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

 

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Varnum’s Quarters
Owned by David Stephens, this small stone farmhouse would, like many of the houses in the area, serve as the quarters for one of the higher ranking officers. Unlike the house Washington rented, many of these homes were shared by the military and the family who owned them. For a short time this building served as Brigadier General Varnum’s Quarters. The building is open on the weekends during the summer season.

 

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