Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park | |
The National Memorial Arch at the park | |
| Location | Montgomery County and Chester County, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | King of Prussia, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40°05′49″N 75°26′20″W / 40.09694°N 75.43889°W |
| Area | 3,466 acres (1,403 ha) |
| Visitation | 1,645,298 (2022) |
| Website | Valley Forge National Historical Park |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000657 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHLD | January 20, 1961 |
| Designated NHP | State Park: 1893 National Historical Park: July 4, 1976 |
Valley Forge National Historical Park is the site of the third winter encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War from December 19, 1777 to June 19, 1778. The National Park Service preserves the site and interprets the history of the Valley Forge encampment. The park contains historical buildings, recreated encampment structures, memorials, museums, and recreation facilities.
The park occupies 3,500 acres (1,400 ha) and is visited by nearly 2 million people each year. There are restored historic structures, reconstructed structures such as the iconic log huts, and monuments erected by the states from which the Continental soldiers came. There is a museum with exhibits of original artifacts. The park also provides over 30 miles (48 km) of hiking and biking trails, which are connected to the regional trails system.