Valley Forge offers an abundance of programs and events for all ages and families. There are several ways to keep your calendar updated so you don't miss something new or an annual favorite!

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Fall Features

Movie Night!

Brought to you by The Encampment Store, Valley Forge will be showing movies about the American Revolution on Friday nights through November. Movies are free and family friendly, Friday Nights at 7 PM in the Park Theater. Call 610-783-1074 for more information.

November 13: Johnny Tremain (G) 81 min.
Based on the classic novel by Esther Forbes - the heartwarming story of a silversmith’s apprentice who joins the cause of liberty when Boston is subjected to British tyranny.

November 20: 1776 The Musical (PG- for language) 166 min. with one short intermission
Adapted from the hit Broadway Musical –see our founding fathers as never before – raucously debating the issue of independence, bashing each other’s egos and then breaking out into musical numbers!

November 27: The Crossing (Not Rated- movie contains some language and instances of violence equivalent to PG or PG-13) 89 min.
The daring Christmas Day crossing of the frozen Delaware and the attack on Trenton saved the cause of American independence. Jeff Daniels stars as General George Washington in a movie about our nation’s darkest hour and greatest triumph.

Seasonal and Annual Programs

Trolley Tours

If you would rather leave the driving to us, hop on the Encampment Store’s old-fashioned trolley and experience the story of Valley Forge in a new way. Encampment Store Guides bring history to life right where it all happened. The 90-minute tour will run on weekends from September 9- November 22 and special holiday weekends November 27-29 and December 26-30. Fee charged, tickets can be purchased in the Encampment Store. For more information or reservations, please call 610.783.1074.

Join the Continental Army

Young recruits will receive enlistment papers and be issued dummy muskets to learn the techniques and marching maneuvers necessary to be a soldier. Participants are encouraged to attend all programs, as the activities will change and build on what is learned from month to month. Program is held the first Saturday of each month from January through April 2010.

Cell Phone Tours

Valley Forge National Historical Park has pioneered a new and unique way to tour the grounds. Whether you are driving, biking, or walking, you simply use your personal cell phone to call a number and listen to a short narration of historical information. By dialing different prompts you can learn about individual sites and monuments throughout the park.

Now where ever you are exploring the Park, history is simply a phone call away!  The general phone number is 484.396.1018. También disponible en español en 484.396.1015.

There is no cost associated with the calls other than the minutes you have allotted for your phone plan. For more information about the cell phone tours or to pick up an information card please stop by the Welcome Center. Download our tour directory!