Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park is the site of the third winter encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, taking place from December 19, 1777, to June 19, 1778. The National Park Service preserves the site and interprets the history of the Valley Forge encampment. Originally Valley Forge State Park, it became a national historical park in 1976. The park contains historical buildings, recreated encampment structures, memorials, museums, and recreation facilities.

The British had destroyed a vital supply center for Washington's army, and the Continental Congress had refused to fund new supplies. The park includes 3,500 acres of monuments, meadows, and woodlands commemorating the Revolutionary War generation's sacrifices and perseverance, as well as honoring the power of people to band together and overcome adversity during extraordinary times.

Due to a lack of food, shoes, and clothing, the troops suffered nearly 2,000 casualties, but emerged as a strong and determined force under Washington's command. Exhibits, tours, and a film tell the story of this terrible winter, and you can walk the trails through the grounds of the encampment, where Washington's men built a village of 2,000 huts protected by miles of trenches and earthen redoubts.

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Phone: 610 783-1000
Address: 1400 North Outer Line DriveKing of Prussia , PA 19406
Website: https://www.nps.gov/vafo/index.htm