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May 15, 2013
Forest Beginning to Recover at Valley Forge NHP
The forest at Valley Forge National Historical Park is beginning to recover from decades of over-browsing by white-tailed deer.

May 03, 2013
Celebrate National Trails Day, Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge NHP will host a Trails Fair in celebration of American Hiking Society’s 21st annual National Trails Day® at the Betzwood Picnic Area from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

April 16, 2013
Celebrate YOUR National Parks during National Park Week
The annual and nationwide recognition of our national parks will be held during National Park Week, April 20-28, with a variety of special events and programs at Valley Forge National Historical Park.

March 01, 2013
Valley Forge Asbestos Release Site Remediation is Underway
The long-awaited clean-up of the asbestos release site (ARS) at Valley Forge National Historical Park is beginning. The ARS is a 112-acre area located along County Line Road and Station Lane within the park.

November 02, 2012
Valley Forge NHP will Commemorate America’s Veterans on November 11
Valley Forge will commemorate on Sunday, November 11, the Continental Army’s legacy, and honor all of America’s veterans and active military through music, living history, and special guest speakers.

October 11, 2012
Valley Forge Asbestos Release Site Remediation Contractor Selected
The long-awaited cleanup of the 12-acres asbestos release site in the park is underway.

October 01, 2012
Valley Forge National Historical Park Initiates the Third Year of White-tailed Deer Management
Valley Forge National Historical Park will conduct the third year of the lethal reduction phase of the White-tailed Deer Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (plan) beginning in November 2012 and extending through March 2013.

 

Did You Know?

soldiers marching

Precision marching was the key to victory on the 18th century battlefield. Inspector General Baron von Steuben made marching the central element of his training program at Valley Forge. By May the army was able to stay in formation while advancing and retreating over all types of ground.