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Valley Forge National Historical Park
Operating Hours & Seasons
 
Brick pathway past gardens leading toward the glass front doors of the Welcome Center at Valley Forge.
Valley Forge NHP
 

Park grounds open daily, year-round 6 am to 10 pm

Welcome Center

9 am to 5 pm daily
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Washington's Headquarters
Open 9 am to 5 pm daily
** Closed beginning October 27, 2008** more information and re-opening date...

Washington Memorial Chapel
Open 10 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday, 1 pm to 5 pm Sunday

Varnum's Quarters

Open 12 pm to 4pm Saturday and Sunday September 2 to October 26,

9am to 4pm beginning October 27, 2008 while General Washington's Headquarters is closed.
**Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day**

Varnum's Picnic Area Parking Lot
Opens at 7 am and closes at dark between April 1 and October 31. This parking lot is closed at all other times.

 

 

 

 

 

Child reenactor
Special events at Valley Forge
Click here to view a schedule of events going on at the park.
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NPS sign for trail hiking
Love the outdoors?
Check out the recreational activities offered at Valley Forge.
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Male reenactor in Continental Soldier costume.
Learn about the history of Valley Forge.
Read about the people, places, and collections of the park.
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The huts used by Washington's guard, framed by falling snow.  

Did You Know?
Valley Forge was the third of the eight American winter encampments during the Revolutionary War. It is the best known of the eight, however, because it is remembered as the birthplace of the Continental Army.

Last Updated: March 16, 2009 at 08:56 EST