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Fossils

Fossils from Giant Sloths found at Port Kennedy in Valley Forge NHP
Fossils from Giant Sloths found at Port Kennedy in Valley Forge NHP
(photo credit:  NPS)
Did you know that plant and animal fossils have been found at Valley Forge? It's true and this is one of the most significant deposits in the National Park System.

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Valley Forge NHP Entrance Sign

Valley Forge National Historical Park is a national icon of the American Revolution that serves as a place where visitors enjoy, understand, care for, and preserve America’s history and natural heritage.