Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Name: Valley Forge National Historical Park
Address: 1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA

1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA

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Park

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Landmarks

Why you'll love it

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, and monuments commemorating the resolve of the Revolutionary War generation and honoring the power of people to pull together, overcome adversity, and find renewal through transformation.

Website

Official Website Visitor Info

National Park Service information

Hours

Park Grounds

Monday: 7:00AM - Sunset
Tuesday: 7:00AM - Sunset
Wednesday: 7:00AM - Sunset
Thursday: 7:00AM - Sunset
Friday: 7:00AM - Sunset
Saturday: 7:00AM - Sunset
Sunday: 7:00AM - Sunset

The park grounds including roads, parking lots, trails, and monuments are open from 7am to dark (30 minutes after sunset) year round. Park grounds remain open on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.

Washington's Headquarters

Monday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Washington's Headquarters has summer hours and winter hours. Summer hours (when the house is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM) go into effect on Monday, March 23rd, 2026. Winter hours (when the house is open daily, 10 AM to 4 PM) go into effect on the first Sunday in November when Daylight Savings Time ends (Nov 1, 2026) and continue until Dec 31. Winter hours in the new year (when the house is open weekends only, 10 AM to 4 PM) go into effect on Jan 1.

Directions

The park is conveniently located off of U.S. Route 422. The main entrance to the park is at the intersection of State Route 23 and North Gulph Road. From the Pennsylvania Turnpike, take Exit 326. From Interstate I-76, take Route 422 West to Route 23 West/Valley Forge. From State Route 252, take State Route 23 East.

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

Winters at Valley Forge are cold and damp with a cool spring and fall and a hot and humid summer. Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended for outdoor recreation during the snowy winter season. Find more detailed weather information on the <a href=https://www.nps.gov/vafo/planyourvisit/weather.htm>Weather page.</a>

Activities

Auto and ATVScenic DrivingBikingFishingFly FishingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoHikingHorse TrekkingLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationFirst Person InterpretationJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Courtesy of the National Park Service