Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Famous as the camp for the Continental Army during the winter of 1777 - 1778, the park contains Washington's Headquarters, several monuments, reconstructed campsites and a visitor center.

The site is where the Continental Army spent the winter of 1777 - 1778 near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, during the American Revolutionary War.

Established in 1893, Valley Forge was Pennsylvania's first state park. On the 4th of July, 1976, the park was transferred to the National Park System as Valley Forge National Historical Park.

The modern park features historical and recreated buildings and structures; memorials; and a newly renovated visitor center, which shows a short film and has several exhibits.

Location

Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
USA

Getting There

Valley Forge National Historical Park can be reached by public transportation from Philadelphia, but it requires several transfers. The easiest way to get there is by taking the SEPTA Regional Rail from Philadelphia's Jefferson Station to Norristown Transportation Center. From there, you can take the SEPTA Bus Route 125 to the park's Visitor Center.

To get to Jefferson Station from other parts of Philadelphia, you can take the Market-Frankford Line (the "Blue Line") to the 8th Street Station or the Broad Street Line (the "Orange Line") to the City Hall Station, both of which are within walking distance of Jefferson Station.

It's worth noting that the bus service to the park is limited, so it's a good idea to check the schedule beforehand and plan accordingly.

Nearby Airports

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