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Valley Forge National Historical Park
Guided Tours
a ranger talks to visitors on the museum floor aout clothes of the 18th century
Valley Forge NHP
A Ranger talks to visitors about clothing of the 18th century

Museum and Film


Come enjoy exhibits containing Revolutionary War artifacts and the museum shop in the Welcome Center. An eighteen-minute film, "Valley Forge: A Winter Encampment," is shown every 30 minutes on the hour and half-hour, starting at 9:30, ending at 4:30.

Ranger Tours

40 minute ranger-led tours depart from the theater for the Muhlenberg Brigade following the 11:30 and 1:30 films weekends only April 4 - June 13 and daily June 14 - September 7 (weather permitting).

Cell Phone Tours

Valley Forge National Historical Park is full of great stories. Now, simply hear them come to life 24/7 from the convenience of your own cell phone. It's easy! Call 484.396.1018. También disponible en español en 484.396.1015.The tour is free, but you will use your own cell phone service and minutes.

Biking Tours

Visitors can also rent a hybrid bike and explore the Park on their own. Bike rentals are available from the lower Welcome Center parking lot daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. June through Labor Day, weather permitting. For more information including rental rates visit www.valleyforgebikes.com

Trolley Tours

Trolley tours will be offered weekends April 4 - June 14 and daily June 15 - September 7. Fee charged. Tickets can be purchased in the Encampment Store. For more information including schedules or reservations, please call 610.783.1074. 

Self-Guided Tours

Eighteen miles of trail, including six miles of paved multi-purpose trail, winds through the park, in addition to a ten-mile, self-guiding automobile tour. Audio CDs of the tour are for sale at the Welcome Center where you can also pick up a free map of the route.

Living History Interpreters

Living history interpreters are at the Muhlenberg Brigade on weekends from 10:00 am-4:00 pm  April 4 - June 13, and daily from 10:00 - 4:00 June 14 - September 7. Special soldier programs will be held at the Muhlenberg Brigade at 12:30pm and 2:30pm.

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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Last Updated: April 06, 2009 at 13:07 EST