Events and Programs at Valley Forge

"...we had originally thought to spend 1-2 hours at Valley Forge before leaving for the long drive home to Western PA. Arriving at 9 AM, we left at 2:30 PM, with happy, interested, and exhausted children."

Kevin, Waynesburg, PA

Find out what you can do in the park today, and what events we have planned for the future!
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Education Progams

"It is our hope that every student is able to visit a national park and use the park as a classroom...Nothing compares to a hands-on fieldtrip to one of these remarkable, inspirational places, where the past is honored and memories are made."

Mary Bomar
Director, National Park Service
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The History of Valley Forge

On December 19, 1777, when Washington's army marched into camp at Valley Forge, tired, cold, and ill-equipped, it was lacking in much of the training essential for consistent success on the battlefield. On June 19, 1778, after a six-month encampment, this same army emerged to pursue and successfully engage Lt. Gen. Sir Henry Clinton's British army at the Battle of Monmouth in New Jersey.
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White-Tailed Deer Management Plan/Envirnomental Impact Statement

Significant progress has been made on development of the White-tailed Deer Management Plan/EIS for Valley Forge. In April 2008, the first internal draft of the plan was completed and reviewed. The second internal draft is currently being reviewed by NPS staff at the national level. A draft for review by the public is expected to be available in early 2009.
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