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Trail and road closures due to ongoing work related to the Asbestos Release Site cleanup
Access to various trails will be closed intermittently throughout the summer. For a full list of closures click on the following link: More »
Blogs
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The blogs of archaeologists from their excavation and interpretation of various sites throughout Valley Forge. See the progress of digs and get up-close and personal with the artifacts found.
Archaeology at Washington's Headquarters"As we excavate, we are finding evidence of all of these periods of occupation at the house, and we have the task of sorting and interpreting them all. There are additional features like modern drain pipes and a well which further complicate the situation."
(leaving the nps.gov site) A continuation of previous summer excavations, Temple University students return to Washington Memorial Chapel to search for more of land's history. |
Did You Know?
Valley Forge NHP is one of the largest open spaces in southeastern Pennsylvania with 3,500 acres containing habitats for hundreds of plants and animals including 200 species of birds.