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Valley Forge National Historical Park Sunriseing over the hills of Valley Forge on a cold crisp January morning
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
Operating Hours & Seasons
 

Washington's Headquarters closed for winter maintenance
Washington's Headquarters and the Train Station will be closed from January 1-February 17, and from February 21- March 3 for historic house cleaning and maintenance. Visitors are welcome to page through our recently published Headquarters picture book, just ask for it at the front desk or view online. Also, take a "virtual" tour of the building on YouTube. Visit our channel: ValleyForgeNHP



 

Park grounds
Open daily, year-round 7:00 AM to dark

Visitor Center
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day

Washington's Headquarters and Train Station
Washington's Headquarters and the Train Station will be closed from January 1-February 17, and from February 21- March 3 for historic house cleaning and maintenance.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day through the Friday before Presidents Day Weekend.

Washington Memorial Chapel
Open 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Saturday and 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday

Varnum's Quarters
Open 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM weekends April through September

Varnum's Picnic Area Parking Lot
Opens at 7:00 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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Freinds President with George Neumann at March-In Celebrations

Did You Know?
Valley Forge has an active Friends group that advocates for the Park & serves as a voice for the community to the Park. The Friends of Valley Forge is actively raising an army of support by enlisting individuals and businesses to preserve the past, conserve for the future, and enjoy the Park today.
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Last Updated: January 18, 2012 at 10:59 MST