Field of yellow flowers in the foreground with two log huts and a paved trail in the middle distance

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park · Pennsylvania

NPS Photo / B. Dhunjisha

📍 StatePennsylvania

🏛️ TypeNational Historical Park

🎟️ EntryFree

🏃 Activities20

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Site of the third winter encampment of the Continental Army

Valley Forge National Historical Park is the site of the third winter encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War from December 19, 1777 to June 19, 1778. The National Park Service preserves the site and interprets the history of the Valley Forge encampment. The park contains historical buildings, recreated encampment structures, memorials, museums, and recreation facilities.

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About Valley Forge National Historical Park

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.

Park Photos

outdoors, log huts, gravel path, sunset, clouds

a building that extends into a hillside with a flagpole and landscaping out front

outdoors, monument, statue, man on horse, grass, trees, clouds.

outdoors, grass, trees, stone house, blue sky

Operating Hours

Park Grounds

The park grounds including roads, parking lots, trails, and monuments are open from 7am to dark (30 minutes after sunset) year round. Park grounds remain open on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.

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7:00AM - Sunset	7:00AM - Sunset	7:00AM - Sunset	7:00AM - Sunset	7:00AM - Sunset	7:00AM - Sunset	7:00AM - Sunset

Visitor Center at Valley Forge

Open daily, 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

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9:00AM - 5:00PM	9:00AM - 5:00PM	9:00AM - 5:00PM	9:00AM - 5:00PM	9:00AM - 5:00PM	9:00AM - 5:00PM	9:00AM - 5:00PM

Washington's Headquarters

Washington's Headquarters has summer hours and winter hours. Summer hours (when the house is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM) go into effect on Monday, March 23rd, 2026. Winter hours (when the house is open daily, 10 AM to 4 PM) go into effect on the first Sunday in November when Daylight Savings Time ends (Nov 1, 2026) and continue until Dec 31. Winter hours in the new year (when the house is open weekends only, 10 AM to 4 PM) go into effect on Jan 1.

mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
10:00AM - 5:00PM	10:00AM - 5:00PM	10:00AM - 5:00PM	10:00AM - 5:00PM	10:00AM - 5:00PM	10:00AM - 5:00PM	10:00AM - 5:00PM

Varnum's Quarters

An encampment-era building.

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Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to enter Valley Forge National Historical Park?

Valley Forge National Historical Park is free to enter.

What are the best activities at Valley Forge National Historical Park?

Popular activities at Valley Forge National Historical Park include: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto.

What is the weather like at Valley Forge National Historical Park?

Winters at Valley Forge are cold and damp with a cool spring and fall and a hot and humid summer. Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended for outdoor recreation during the snowy winter season. Find more detailed weather information on the <a href=https://www.nps.gov/vafo/planyourvisit/weather.htm>Weather page.</a>

How do I get to Valley Forge National Historical Park?

The park is conveniently located off of U.S. Route 422. The main entrance to the park is at the intersection of State Route 23 and North Gulph Road. From the Pennsylvania Turnpike, take Exit 326. From Interstate I-76, take Route 422 West to Route 23 West/Valley Forge. From State Route 252, take State Route 23 East.