Washington's Headquarters

Washington's Headquarters is a three-story stone house in Valley Forge that served as a military command center during the Continental Army encampment. The building preserves period furnishings and personal items that fill the rooms where strategic decisions were made.

The house served as Washington's command center from December 1777 to June 1778 during one of the war's harshest winters. From here, he directed military operations while struggling to maintain his army amid shortages and freezing conditions.

The house reveals how military officers, domestic servants, and Martha Washington shared daily life under one roof. The furnished rooms show the social order and routines that existed during wartime.

The house is accessible for visitors to walk through the furnished rooms at their own pace. Sturdy shoes are a good idea since the grounds around the building can be uneven in places.

Digs around the site uncovered everyday objects discarded in trash pits and abandoned wells from the encampment. These finds offer an unexpected window into the daily reality of camp life beyond major military events.

Location: Upper Merion Township

Inception: 1773

GPS coordinates: 40.10139,-75.46194

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01