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Valley Forge National Historical ParkSunriseing over the hills of Valley Forge on a cold crisp January morning
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
Operating Hours & Seasons
 
Brick pathway past gardens leading toward the glass front doors of the Welcome Center at Valley Forge.
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Front door to the Welcome Center at Valley Forge.

Park grounds open daily, year-round 6 am to 10 pm

Welcome Center

9 am to 5 pm daily
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Washington's Headquarters
Open 9 am to 5 pm daily

Washington Memorial Chapel
Open 10 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday, 1 pm to 5 pm Sunday

Varnum's Quarters

Open 12 pm to 4pm Saturday and Sunday September 2 to October 26,

9am to 4pm beginning October 27, 2008 while General Washington's Headquarters is closed.
**Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day**

Varnum's Picnic Area Parking Lot
Opens at 7 am and closes at dark between April 1 and October 31. This parking lot is closed at all other times.

 

 

 

 

 
Child reenactor
Special events at Valley Forge
Click here to view a schedule of events going on at the park.
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NPS sign for trail hiking
Love the outdoors?
Check out the recreational activities offered at Valley Forge.
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Male reenactor in Continental Soldier costume.
Learn about the history of Valley Forge.
Read about the people, places, and collections of the park.
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President's Day Events in the Welcome Center  

Did You Know?
Visitors annually contribute $21 million to the local economy, generating over $7 million in wages and salaries, and supporting 667 jobs in the area.

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Last Updated: June 16, 2009 at 17:03 EST