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Operating Hours & Seasons
Valley Forge NHP Park Grounds Hours
The park is open from 7:00 am to Dark (30 minutes after sunset) all year. Park buildings are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:7:00 AM- Sunset
- Monday:7:00 AM- Sunset
- Tuesday:7:00 AM- Sunset
- Wednesday:7:00 AM- Sunset
- Thursday:7:00 AM- Sunset
- Friday:7:00 AM- Sunset
- Saturday:7:00 AM- Sunset
Valley Forge NHP Operation Hours
The Visitor Center is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Park Theater plays every 30 minutes with the first showing at 9:30 am and the last showing at 4:30 pm. Washington’s Headquarters is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Park buildings are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
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- Memorial Day – Labor Day
- Sunday:9:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Monday:9:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday:9:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday:9:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday:9:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday:9:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday:9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 – Park Entrance Fee
Entrance to Valley Forge is free.
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Entrance to Valley Forge is free.
Determined to Persevere
Valley Forge was the site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army. The park commemorates the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary War generation and honors the ability of citizens to pull together and overcome adversity during extraordinary times!
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.
Visitor Centers
Valley Forge Visitor Center
The main starting point for visiting Valley Forge national Historical Park. The Visitor Center is open 362 days a year. The Visitor Center is closed all day on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New year’s Day.
Weather
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.
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