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Valley Forge National Historical Park

NPS Photo / G. Purifoy · Public domain
NPS Photo / G. Purifoy · Public domain
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Information Isaac Potts House (Washington's Headquarters) Closed For Restoration

The Isaac Potts House (Washington's Headquarters at Valley Forge) is temporarily closed for a restoration project. The Washington's Headquarters area, including the Valley Forge Train Station and exhibits, Commander-In-Chief's Guard Huts, and George Washington statue, remains ope Details open_in_new

Information County Line Road Closed Monday To Friday

County Line Road is closed during the week, from Monday through Friday. The closure will apply to all vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic. Please find an alternate route.

Information Maurice Stephens Parking Lot Closed During Construction Project

The parking lot near the Maurice Stephens house, located on Rt 23 opposite from the Washington Memorial Chapel, is closed during construction and renovation work on the house. Visitors are encouraged to park in the Chapel lot for Grand Parade trail access Details open_in_new

Straight from the US National Park Service, refreshed several times a day.

A vast park with trails and history.

In pictures

Field of yellow flowers in the foreground with two log huts and a paved trail in the middle distance NPS Photo / B. Dhunjisha · Public domain
Field of yellow flowers in the foreground with two log huts and a paved trail in the middle distance

Things to do

Take a Trolley Tour
90 Minutes

Trolley tours are offered on a seasonal basis. Check the schedule for current tour status. Trolley tours depar...

Be a Valley Forge Junior Ranger
1-2 Hours · Winter/Spring

Complete in the in-park Valley Forge Junior Ranger program by picking up a copy of the Junior Ranger Activity...

Explore the Valley Forge Encampment Museum Exhibit
20-60 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Explore the sights, sounds, and stories of the Valley Forge encampment in the brand-new museum exhibit located...

Be a Valley Forge B.A.R.K. Ranger
10-30 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Learn the four B.A.R.K. principles, complete pages in the activity book, and show your work to a ranger at the...

Explore the Washington's Wartime Family Exhibit
5-30 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Explore the motivations and decisions of General George Washington and learn about the people that made up Was...

Rent a Bicycle
2-8 Hours · Spring/Summer

For those who want to explore Valley Forge on two wheels, The Encampment Store offers seasonal bike rentals, w...

Watch the Park Orientation Film
19 Minutes · Winter/Spring

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the...

Watch the Short Films
5-10 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Four short films play regularly in the museum exhibit located in the Visitor Center at Valley Forge.

Listen to the Audio Tour
60-90 Minutes · Winter/Spring

The Audio Tour is available for purchase as an audio CD, a downloadable MP3 file, or for streaming using a sma...

Dial in to the Cell Phone Guide
2-120 Minutes · Winter/Spring

The Cell Phone Guide provides recorded audio information about the history, people, landscapes, and buildings...

Be a Virtual Junior Ranger
30-45 Minutes · Winter/Spring

You can become a Valley Forge Virtual Junior Ranger even if you can't visit the park! This program features si...

Explore the Iron Making in Colonial America Museum Exhibit
5-30 Minutes · Spring/Summer

The museum exhibit Forging a Nation: Iron Making in Colonial America features artifacts from the 18th century...

Practical

At a glance

Established
1976
Open
Daily 7:00AM - Sunset
Accessibility
wheelchair accessible
Address
1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Opening hours
Daily 7:00AM - Sunset
Phone
6107831000
Price
Free
Website
www.nps.gov

Photo: NPS Photo / G. Purifoy · Public domain (US federal work) · NPS

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  • NPS Photo / B. Dhunjisha · Public domain (US federal work) · NPS