Valley Forge NHP

Washington's Headquarters Closed for Rehabilitation

The Washington's Headquarters building is normally open daily throughout the year (with the exception of Federal holidays). Due to high visitor use and regular wear and tear, the historic structure is in need of various repairs and rehabilitation. The closure is primarily for visitor safety and to allow work to be completed as efficiently as possible. These repairs will help prevent damages to historic fabric, will protect the structure from unfavorable weather conditions, and will restore features to a historically accurate appearance and architecture.

Repairs include:

• General historic cleaning of entire interior, including furniture, exhibit items, and artifacts
• Painting of interior and exterior woodwork
• Exterior masonry cleaning and re-pointing
• Repair or replacement of door and window hardware
• Replacement of missing shutters
• Replacement of missing or damaged trim on gable ends
• Regrading of areas around exterior
• Repair of buckling plaster on ceilings
• Removal of disconnected electrical and mechanical equipment

The building and surrounding area will be closed beginning on Monday, October 27, and will reopened on May 18, 2009.