Valley Forge National Historical Park
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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Park
- Description: site of the third winter encampment of the Continental Army
- Also known as: “VAFO” and “Valley Forge State Park”
Places of Interest
Highlights include National Memorial Arch and American Treasure Tour.
National Memorial Arch
Monument
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The National Memorial Arch is a monument located in Valley Forge National Historical Park of Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania. The memorial arch honors the arrival of General George Washington and the Continental Army at Valley Forge, which was the site of their military camp during the winter of 1777–78.
American Treasure Tour
Museum
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The American Treasure Tour Museum is a tourist attraction established in 2010 and opened to the public for guided tours. Visitors travel through a large private collection that encompasses an eclectic variety of smaller collections. American Treasure Tour is situated 2 miles north of Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Sullivan’s Bridge
Bridge
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Sullivan's Bridge is a trail bridge that crosses the Schuylkill River and connects West Norriton Township with Upper Merion Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Valley Forge and Chesterbrook.
Valley Forge
Village
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The village of Valley Forge is an unincorporated settlement. It is located on the west side of Valley Forge National Historical Park at the confluence of Valley Creek and the Schuylkill River in Pennsylvania.
Chesterbrook
Village
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Chesterbrook is a census-designated place in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located within the Philadelphia metropolitan area and just south of Valley Forge National Historical Park. Chesterbrook is situated 2 miles south of Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Audubon
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Audubon is a community in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was named for naturalist John James Audubon, who lived there as a young man. The population was 8,400 in 2010.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Chinese—“Valley Forge National Historical Park” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Valley Forge National Historical Park”
- Chinese: “福吉谷国家历史公园”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Valley Forge Mountain and Freedom View.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Washington Memorial Chapel Cemetery and Valley Forge Historical Museum.
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