Archive

September 25, 2012
National Park Service Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Leasing of Philander Chase Knox House and Construction of Gravel Parking Lot on Estate Grounds
At Valley Forge National Historical Park the National Park Service (NPS) intends to lease the Philander Chase Knox main house and immediate grounds for private use.

September 18, 2012
Community Partnership Rehabs Historic Covered Bridge
The iconic Knox Covered Bridge on Yellow Springs Road in Valley Forge NHP has received an important preservation treatment, thanks to the perseverance of the Friends of Valley Forge Park.

August 13, 2012
Knox Covered Bridge to be Refurbished & Painted
Beginning the week of August 20th, 2012, the Knox Covered Bridge on Yellow Springs Road will be closed for approximately 2 weeks to undergo much needed maintenance and a fresh coat of paint.

August 03, 2012
Volunteers to Lend a Hand on National Public Lands Day
Volunteers are invited to roll up their sleeves and get dirty help to spruce up Valley Forge National Historical Park on Saturday, September 29, 2012 in celebration of National Public Lands Day.

June 08, 2012
Park to Lease Historic Building
NPS seeks public scoping comments on proposed leasing of Philander Chase Knox (P.C. Knox) house and construction of gravel parking lot on estate grounds.

May 18, 2012
Revolutionary Shuttle returns for summer 2012
The Revolutionary Shuttle returns to action in time for summer activities at Valley Forge National Historical Park.

April 20, 2012
National Trails Day: America’s Largest TRAILgating Party
June 2: Valley Forge National Historical Park will host a Trails Fair in celebration of American Hiking Society’s 20th annual National Trails Day.® America’s Largest TRAILgating Party, is an open invitation to all Americans to get outside and connect with local hiking clubs, community groups, and state and national parks.

April 18, 2012
Valley Forge National Historical Park Successfully Concludes Deer Management Actions for Winter 2011-2012
Valley Forge National Historical Park completed the second year of the lethal reduction phase of the White-tailed Deer Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (plan).

March 26, 2012
Valley Forge Emergency Area Closure
On Saturday, March 17, a Keeper of the Stream volunteer in Valley Forge National Historical Park spotted sewage effluent running into Valley Creek near Wilson Road. In response, some roads and trails in the area have been closed to the public until further notice.

March 21, 2012
Junior Ranger Day 2012
Kids Join Continental Army To Learn Hands-On History on Junior Ranger Day at Valley Forge, Saturday, April 28, 2012

March 01, 2012
Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-mile Run Set for April 22
The seventh Annual Revolutionary 5-mile Run, produced and sponsored by the Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau (VFCVB), will be held at Valley Forge National Historical Park on Sunday, April 22.

February 28, 2012
Philadelphia Area National Parks = visitors, money and jobs for local economy
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 5,443,740 visitors in 2010 spent $208,742,000 in Independence National Historical Park, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Valley Forge National Historical Park and in communities near the parks. That spending supported 3,078 jobs in the local area.

February 22, 2012
Living History Volunteers Kick Off Training Season
VIPs at Valley Forge recently completed their first training sessions of 2012 for living history interpretation.

January 25, 2012
Kate Hammond named Superintendent of Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Park Service Northeast Regional Director Dennis R. Reidenbach has named Kate Hammond as the next Superintendent of Valley Forge National Historical Park in Pennsylvania. Hammond will also supervise the Superintendent of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in Elverson, Pennsylvania.

January 25, 2012
Washington's Birthday/BSA 100th
George Washington was 46 years old before he ever partied on his birthday. This year, the party’s even bigger as Valley Forge National Historical Park continues the tradition during Presidents Day weekend, February 17 - 20.

December 07, 2011
Epic March-in to Valley Forge Re-enacted December 19
Two hundred and thirty four years later, on Monday, December 19, Valley Forge National Historical Park will commemorate this epic March-in with Dean Malissa as George Washington, The Historical Harmonies – Colonial Revelers and costumed park rangers, historical interpreters and volunteers.

October 04, 2011
Valley Forge Wins National Award for Volunteer Program
Congratulations and thanks to our outstanding park volunteers, partners, and staff for winning the national George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Program in the National Park System.

October 03, 2011
VFNHP Initiates the Second Year of White-tailed Deer Management
Valley Forge National Historical Park will conduct the second year of the lethal reduction phase of the White-tailed Deer Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (plan) beginning in November 2011 and extending through March 2012.

September 27, 2011
The Empire Strikes Back: the British invade Valley Forge
Just as the British redcoats invaded Valley Forge in September of 1777, three months prior to Washington’s famous encampment, they will return this Sunday, October 2.

September 27, 2011
Pollarine Named Chief of Interpretation and Education for the NPS Northeast Region
Barbara L. Pollarine has been selected Chief of Interpretation, Education and Partnership Development for the National Park Service Northeast Region.

September 07, 2011
National Public Lands Day 2011
Volunteers are invited to roll up their sleeves and get dirty help to spruce up Valley Forge National Historical Park on Saturday, September 24, 2011 in celebration of National Public Lands Day. The annual event, now in its 18th year, is the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the nation’s 600 million acres of public lands.

September 01, 2011
Volunteers to Lend a Hand on National Public Lands Day 2011
Volunteers are invited to roll up their sleeves and get dirty help to spruce up Valley Forge National Historical Park on Saturday, September 24, 2011 in celebration of National Public Lands Day.

June 13, 2011
Celebrate America’s Birthday in the Birthplace of its Army
As the nation celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Valley Forge area and Montgomery County, just outside Philadelphia, offers some historic holiday weekend hoopla.

April 25, 2011
National Park to Celebrate Pivotal French Friendship
Thunderous musket and cannon fire echoed across Valley Forge in May of 1778, but instead of signaling vicious combat, it represented joyous celebration of a young America’s strategic and fruitful friendship with France.