Determined to Persevere
Valley Forge was the site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army. The park commemorates the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary War generation and honors the ability of citizens to pull together and overcome adversity during extraordinary times.
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Join the Continental Army
Children ages 6-12 are invited to "enlist" in the Continental Army and experience a day in the life of the continental soldier each month Jan-Apr.
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Plan Your Visit
Planning a trip to Valley Forge? We've organized our most important pre-planning materials to get you started.
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Continue the Conversation
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Did You Know?
![People walking and biking along the Schuylkill River Trail. People walking and biking along the Schuylkill River Trail.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130321015951im_/http://www.nps.gov/ner/images/VAFO_2ml93eqj.jpg)
You can jump on your bike at the Art Museum in center-city Philadelphia and ride the Schuylkill River Trail 20 miles to Valley Forge, and beyond. The Schuylkill River Trail and numerous connecting trails are constantly expanding, making it easy to walk or bike to the park.