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Valley Forge National Historical Park tree along Joseph Plumb Martin Trail &copy MJ Ticcino
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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.
 

Regional Director Announces New Park Superintendent!

National Park Service Northeast Regional Director Dennis R. Reidenbach has named Kate Hammond as the next Superintendent of Valley Forge National Historical Park. Hammond will also supervise the Superintendent of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in Elverson, Pennsylvania.


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Washington's Headquarters

Washington's Headquarters closed for winter maintenance

Washington's Headquarters and the Train Station will be closed from January 1-February 17, and from February 21- March 3 for historic house cleaning and maintenance. Visitors are welcome to page through our recently published Headquarters picture book, just ask for it at the front desk or view online. Also, take a "virtual" tour of the building on YouTube. Visit our channel: ValleyForgeNHP
 
Boy Scouts

Washington's Birthday Weekend

The 100th Annual Boy Scout Pilgrimage will take place over Washington's Birthday Weekend, February 18-20. The park will host over 2,000 Boy Scouts who will learn about cold weather camping, 18th century music, the leadership of General George Washington, and more. On Monday from 10am-2pm we will celebrate Washington's birthday with kids activities, crafts, and of course cake!

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We Want You!

To join the Continental Army! Kids ages 6-12 are invited to "enlist" in the army and fight for America's Independence. Recruits will learn how to march and drill like a soldier and have the opportunity to get promoted if they return for each training session.


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1400 North Outer Line Drive
King of Prussia, PA 19406

Phone

Visitor Center
(610) 783-1099

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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Sketch by Michael Panno of a gracile sabertooth cat, Smilodon gracilis

Did You Know?
Port Kennedy Cave, located in what is now Valley Forge NHP, produced one of the most significant assemblages of Pleistocene fossils in North America. 14 plants and 48 animals are represented, including wolverine, Wheatley's ground sloth, long-nosed peccary, Hay's tapir, and lesser short-faced bear.
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