Valley Forge National Historical Park

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

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.

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Park Alerts (6)

Route 252 Closed between Route 23 and Covered Bridge - Resuming July 13: PennDOT Drainage Crew is replacing eight drainage pipes along Route 252 between Route 23 and the Knox Covered Bridge on Yellow Springs Road. Work is scheduled to resume on Monday July 13 and continue ...

Library Lane Closed to All Pedestrian and Vehicular Traffic: Library Lane is closed to all pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Please view map to see pedestrian trail detour.

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 exhi...

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.

Available Activities

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

Weather

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.

Getting There

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.

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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.

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.