Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. National Historic Landmark District
U.S. National Historical Park
The National Memorial Arch at the park
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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 / 40.09694; -75.43889
Area	3,466 acres (1,403 ha)[citation needed]
Visitation	1,645,298 (2022)[1]
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 encompasses 3,500 acres (1,400 ha)^[2] and is visited by nearly 2 million people each year. Visitors can see restored historic structures, reconstructed structures such as the iconic log huts, and monuments erected by the states from which the Continental soldiers came. Visitor facilities include a visitor center and museum featuring original artifacts and providing an introduction to the American Revolution and the Valley Forge encampment. Ranger programs, tours (walking and trolley), and activities are available seasonally. The park also provides over 30 miles (48 km) of hiking and biking trails, which are connected to an extensive regional trails system. Wildlife watching, fishing, and boating on the nearby Schuylkill River also are popular.