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Valley Forge National Historical Park
Where the spirit of the Revolution received its sternest test
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Two views of Valley Forge National Historical Park
Top photo by B. Krist for GPTMC; bottom photo by G. Widman for GPTMC
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Outsider Tip
The park is used as a training area for Olympic runners from Kenya.
Insider Tip
The interpretive programs at the Muhlenberg Brigade huts show what camp life was like during the treacherous winter of 1777-78.
Kids' Stuff
Kids can get a Junior Ranger badge by going to a number of Park sites and doing activities described in the guide booklet.
With more than 3,600 acres of rolling hills and well-worn trails, Valley Forge is now a magnet for runners, bicyclists and picnickers as well as history buffs.
The vast expanse of open space links the Schuylkill River Trail to the Horse Shoe Trail, turning the park into a major hub in a 75-mile system linking Philadelphia to the Appalachian Trail.
Yet the monuments, statues and buildings that evoke more than 225 years of American history give this expanse of nature a palpable sense of the past, making it a favorite destination for families.
COME PREPARED
Dogs are welcome. You can Fly-fish in Valley Creek with a permit; long pants and hiking shoes are recommended for the hiking trails; and there are water fountains, bathrooms and changing facilities located throughout the Park.
DON'T MISS
There's a "Revolutionary Run" every April in the park, and each June, a celebration of hiking with National Trails Day at Valley Forge.
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