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Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park Pennsylvania

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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

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 here: www.nps.gov/vafo/planyourvisit/weather.htm

Address

1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA 19406

Activities & Topics

Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Biking Fishing Fly Fishing 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 Artillery US Army 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 Forests and Woodlands Fossils and Paleontology Geology