Special Event
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Washington's Birthday Celebration
Children’s Program
Living History
Other
Partner Program
Repeating Event
Date(s)
Feb 16, 2026
National Historical Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park
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.
Park Photos
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Fall wildflowers (Bearded Beggarticks) bloom along the Joseph Plumb Martin trail near Washington's Headquarters.
Credit: NPS Photo / B. Dhunjisha
Activities
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Self-Guided Tours - Auto
Living History
Historic Weapons Demonstration
First Person Interpretation
Junior Ranger Program
Museum Exhibits
Bookstore and Park Store
Auto and ATV
Scenic Driving
Biking
Hiking
Horse Trekking
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Park Film
Fishing
Fly Fishing
Shopping
Operating Hours
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.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday | 7:00AM - Sunset |
| Monday | 7:00AM - Sunset |
| Sunday | 7:00AM - Sunset |
| Tuesday | 7:00AM - Sunset |
| Saturday | 7:00AM - Sunset |
| Thursday | 7:00AM - Sunset |
| Wednesday | 7:00AM - Sunset |
Open daily, 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Monday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 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 the second Sunday in March when Daylight Savings Time begins. Winter hours through December (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. Winter hours in the new year (when the house is open weekends only, 10 AM to 4 PM) go into effect on Jan 1.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Monday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An encampment-era building.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
Weather info
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>Events
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