Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the encampment site of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-1778. The park features 3,500 acres of monuments, meadows, and woodlands commemorating the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary War generation and honoring the power of people to pull together and overcome adversity during extraordinary times.
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.
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Biking
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Self-Guided Tours - Auto
- Hiking
- Horse Trekking
- Living History
- Historic Weapons Demonstration
- First Person Interpretation
- Junior Ranger Program
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Architecture and Building
- African American Heritage
- American Revolution
- Military
- Infantry and Militia
- Indigenous and Native Warrior
- Monuments and Memorials
- Presidents
- Schools and Education
- Wars and Conflicts
- American Revolutionary War
- Women's History
- Animals
- Birds
- Fish
- Climate Change
- Fossils and Paleontology
- Geology
Muhlenberg's Brigade at Sunset
The sun sets at Muhlenberg's Brigade.
Visitor Center at Valley Forge
The front entrance to the Visitor Center at Valley Forge.
Wayne Statue
The Anthony Wayne Statue at Valley Forge.
Washington's Headquarters
Washington's Headquarters in spring.
National Memorial Arch
The National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge.