Refuge. Resolve. Renewal.
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, and monuments commemorating the resolve of the Revolutionary War generation and honoring the power of people to pull together, overcome adversity, and find renewal through transformation.
Learn about the history and significance of Valley Forge.
Celebrate Valley Forge's 50th anniversary as a national park on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 3, 4, & 5, 2026!
There are lots of ways to experience the Valley Forge Encampment.
Celebrate 50 years of Valley Forge National Historical Park by sharing your stories and memories of Valley Forge!
See upcoming dates and times and reserve your tickets today. 90-minute trolley tours leave from the visitor center.
Walk, run, bike, or paddle 78 miles at Valley Forge between April and October 2026 to take the '78 Mile Challenge and earn a fun prize!
Valley Forge is a dog-friendly park! Learn how you and your pupper can become a Valley Forge B.A.R.K. Ranger.
The Valley Forge Encampment museum exhibit in the visitor center is open daily, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Learn how you can become a Junior Ranger at Valley Forge.