Last updated: June 2, 2026
Refuge. Resolve. Renewal.
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. Read More
What Happened at Valley Forge
Learn about the history and significance of Valley Forge.
50/250: Retreat to Valley Forge
Celebrate Valley Forge's 50th anniversary as a national park on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 3, 4, & 5, 2026!
Tour the Encampment
There are lots of ways to experience the Valley Forge Encampment.
Memories from Your Park
Celebrate 50 years of Valley Forge National Historical Park by sharing your stories and memories of Valley Forge!
The End of the Encampment
Commemorate the 248th anniversary of the departure of the Continental Army from Valley Forge on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Take a Trolley Tour
See upcoming dates and times and reserve your tickets today. 90-minute trolley tours leave from the visitor center.
Be a B.A.R.K. Ranger
Valley Forge is a dog-friendly park! Learn how you and your pupper can become a Valley Forge B.A.R.K. Ranger.
Take the '78 Mile Challenge
Walk, run, bike, or paddle 78 miles at Valley Forge between April and October 2026 to take the '78 Mile Challenge and earn a fun prize!
Be a Junior Ranger
Learn how you can become a Junior Ranger at Valley Forge.