Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park, Revolutionary War encampment site in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
The 3,500-acre park contains reconstructed military structures, historical buildings, monuments, and natural areas along the Schuylkill River.
During the winter of 1777-1778, General George Washington led 12,000 Continental Army soldiers through a challenging six-month encampment at this location.
The Washington Memorial Chapel serves as both an Episcopal Church and a repository for the Daughters of the American Revolution Patriot Rolls.
The visitor center provides daily museum exhibits, orientation films, guided tours, and seasonal bicycle rentals for exploring the extensive trail network.
Visitors can access historical information about specific locations throughout the park using their mobile phones through a dedicated audio tour system.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: 1976
Operator: National Park Service
Website: https://nps.gov/vafo
GPS coordinates: 40.09694,-75.43889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
Pennsylvania combines historical sites and natural areas. The region features waterfalls, mining museums, colonial architecture, and nature parks. Visitors can explore archaeological sites, historic mansions, Japanese gardens, and lighthouses. The landscape includes mountains, lakes, and forests with hiking trails.
Schuylkill Canal
7.9 km
Valley Forge National Historical Park
688 m
Washington's Headquarters
2 km
Valley Forge Music Fair
3 km
National Memorial Arch
574 m
Wharton Esherick Studio
4.9 km
American Treasure Tour
3.3 km
Kennedy Mansion
1.8 km
Jenkins Arboretum
4 km
White Horse Farm
6.1 km
Moore Hall
5.6 km
Gen. Frederick Von Steuben Headquarters
2.7 km
David Harvard House
3.3 km
Cressbrook Farm
2.4 km
Old Eagle School
5.9 km
Sullivan's Bridge
2 km
Lafayette's Quarters
3.3 km
Great Valley Mill
5.6 km
Maj. Gen. Lord Stirling Quarters
2.5 km
Roughwood
5.5 km
Joseph Walker House
2.3 km
Greenwood Farm
3.5 km
Matthias Pennypacker Farm
6 km
Bridge in Tredyffrin Township
1.5 km
Federal Barn
2.4 km
Wetherby-Hampton-Snyder-Wilson-Erdman Log House
5.4 km
Wharton Esherick Museum
4.8 km
Mill Grove
2.9 kmReviews
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