National Parks / Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park — PA
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.
Current Alerts
- InformationJunior Ranger Field Day Is Moved to Rain Date, Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Due to forecasted rain and thunderstorms on Saturday, August 22, 2026, Junior Ranger Field Day has been moved to the rain date, Sunday, August 23. Check the link below for more information.
More info → - InformationIsaac 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 open and accessible during regular operating hours. Learn more about the restoration project at the link below.
More info → - InformationDogs Prohibited on Grand Parade Trails from April 1 to September 15
The Grand Parade Trails are closed to dogs from April 1 to September 15 to protect breeding birds nesting in the meadows. Nesting songbirds see dogs as predators, which can stress the birds and lead to less productive or even failed nests.
- InformationMaurice 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
More info → - InformationCounty 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.
Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- Daily Trolley ToursSun Aug 23 2026Trolley tours depart from the front of the visitor center, follow the encampment tour route and make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade and the Washington's Headquarters area.
- Artillery Firing DemonstrationSat Sep 05 2026Artillery firing demonstrations take place at the firing range behind the reconstructed log soldier huts at Muhlenberg's Brigade.
- Art in the Park Outing - Wayne's Woods Picnic AreaSun Sep 06 2026Meet in the Wayne’s Woods parking lot near the restrooms.