Daily Orientation Film Screenings

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Lin......More

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Linney, tells the story of the winter 1777-1778 encampment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge, and was filmed on location in 2018 and 2019.If you are unable to attend a screening of the orientation film during a visit to the park, you can always watch it online.Watch the park orientation film online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Daily Short Film Screenings

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the ho......More

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the hourThe facts behind many popular myths surrounding the winter encampment of George Washington’s Continental Army at Valley Forge.Nature’s Refuge - 25 min past the hourA showcase of the diverse communities of plant and animal life at Valley Forge.Unsung Heroes of Valley Forge - 50 min past the hourFeatures inspiring stories that have often been overlooked in the main narrative of the Valley Forge encampment, including the contributions of African Americans, women, and Native Americans.Life Before and After the Encampment - 55 min past the hourThe story of the Indigenous people and European colonists who lived in the Valley Forge area before the arrival of the Continental Army, the impact of the encampment on the people and theenvironment, and what happened after the army left. You can also watch the short films online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Washington's Headquarters Open House

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site ......More

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site to speak about the people who lived and worked in this historic building and answer questions.You can also tour the house virtually here.The nearby Historic Valley Forge Station is also open daily and is home to a museum exhibit about Washington and his military family. Washington's military family included the enslaved and free servants and soldiers that lived and worked in the house.

Daily Orientation Film Screenings

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Lin......More

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Linney, tells the story of the winter 1777-1778 encampment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge, and was filmed on location in 2018 and 2019.If you are unable to attend a screening of the orientation film during a visit to the park, you can always watch it online.Watch the park orientation film online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Daily Short Film Screenings

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the ho......More

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the hourThe facts behind many popular myths surrounding the winter encampment of George Washington’s Continental Army at Valley Forge.Nature’s Refuge - 25 min past the hourA showcase of the diverse communities of plant and animal life at Valley Forge.Unsung Heroes of Valley Forge - 50 min past the hourFeatures inspiring stories that have often been overlooked in the main narrative of the Valley Forge encampment, including the contributions of African Americans, women, and Native Americans.Life Before and After the Encampment - 55 min past the hourThe story of the Indigenous people and European colonists who lived in the Valley Forge area before the arrival of the Continental Army, the impact of the encampment on the people and theenvironment, and what happened after the army left. You can also watch the short films online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Washington's Headquarters Open House

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site ......More

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site to speak about the people who lived and worked in this historic building and answer questions.You can also tour the house virtually here.The nearby Historic Valley Forge Station is also open daily and is home to a museum exhibit about Washington and his military family. Washington's military family included the enslaved and free servants and soldiers that lived and worked in the house.

Weekend Trolley Tours

Take a 90-minute guided tour of Valley Forge National Historical Park following the Encampment Tour route. Trolley tours depart from the front of the visitor center and make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade and Washington's Headquarters. Trolley Tours are ADA acce......More

Take a 90-minute guided tour of Valley Forge National Historical Park following the Encampment Tour route. Trolley tours depart from the front of the visitor center and make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade and Washington's Headquarters. Trolley Tours are ADA accessible and administered by The Encampment Store.Accessibility information > Call The Encampment Store at 610-624-5010 for additional tour information and to reserve tickets.Advance reservations are recommended. Tickets must be picked up at The Encampment Store gift shop in the Visitor Center at Valley Forge. Reserved tickets that have not been claimed are released five minutes prior to scheduled tours. Please plan to arrive at the Visitor Center no later than 30 minutes prior to the tour’s departure.Ticket Prices$20 – adults$18 – students / seniors (62+) / military$10 – children 11 & under

Trolley tours depart from the front of the visitor center, follow the encampment tour route and make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade and Washington's Headquarters.

Parks After Dark: Bat Night

Inventorying Bats at Valley ForgeDo you like chocolate or a nice cup of coffee? What about avocados or almonds? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have bats to thank! Globally, bats support many ecosystem services through pest consumption, plant pol......More

Inventorying Bats at Valley ForgeDo you like chocolate or a nice cup of coffee? What about avocados or almonds? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have bats to thank! Globally, bats support many ecosystem services through pest consumption, plant pollination, and seed dispersal. Although there are more than 1,400 species worldwide, only a handful of species can be found at Valley Forge National Historical Park. Join park staff as they demonstrate a stationary acoustic survey and talk a bit about bats and ways that you can help support populations.

Specific location information will be provided after registration.

Daily Orientation Film Screenings

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Lin......More

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Linney, tells the story of the winter 1777-1778 encampment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge, and was filmed on location in 2018 and 2019.If you are unable to attend a screening of the orientation film during a visit to the park, you can always watch it online.Watch the park orientation film online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Daily Short Film Screenings

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the ho......More

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the hourThe facts behind many popular myths surrounding the winter encampment of George Washington’s Continental Army at Valley Forge.Nature’s Refuge - 25 min past the hourA showcase of the diverse communities of plant and animal life at Valley Forge.Unsung Heroes of Valley Forge - 50 min past the hourFeatures inspiring stories that have often been overlooked in the main narrative of the Valley Forge encampment, including the contributions of African Americans, women, and Native Americans.Life Before and After the Encampment - 55 min past the hourThe story of the Indigenous people and European colonists who lived in the Valley Forge area before the arrival of the Continental Army, the impact of the encampment on the people and theenvironment, and what happened after the army left. You can also watch the short films online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Washington's Headquarters Open House

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site ......More

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site to speak about the people who lived and worked in this historic building and answer questions.You can also tour the house virtually here.The nearby Historic Valley Forge Station is also open daily and is home to a museum exhibit about Washington and his military family. Washington's military family included the enslaved and free servants and soldiers that lived and worked in the house.

Weekend Trolley Tours

Take a 90-minute guided tour of Valley Forge National Historical Park following the Encampment Tour route. Trolley tours depart from the front of the visitor center and make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade and Washington's Headquarters. Trolley Tours are ADA acce......More

Take a 90-minute guided tour of Valley Forge National Historical Park following the Encampment Tour route. Trolley tours depart from the front of the visitor center and make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade and Washington's Headquarters. Trolley Tours are ADA accessible and administered by The Encampment Store.Accessibility information > Call The Encampment Store at 610-624-5010 for additional tour information and to reserve tickets.Advance reservations are recommended. Tickets must be picked up at The Encampment Store gift shop in the Visitor Center at Valley Forge. Reserved tickets that have not been claimed are released five minutes prior to scheduled tours. Please plan to arrive at the Visitor Center no later than 30 minutes prior to the tour’s departure.Ticket Prices$20 – adults$18 – students / seniors (62+) / military$10 – children 11 & under

Trolley tours depart from the front of the visitor center, follow the encampment tour route and make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade and Washington's Headquarters.

Daily Orientation Film Screenings

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Lin......More

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Linney, tells the story of the winter 1777-1778 encampment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge, and was filmed on location in 2018 and 2019.If you are unable to attend a screening of the orientation film during a visit to the park, you can always watch it online.Watch the park orientation film online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Daily Short Film Screenings

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the ho......More

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the hourThe facts behind many popular myths surrounding the winter encampment of George Washington’s Continental Army at Valley Forge.Nature’s Refuge - 25 min past the hourA showcase of the diverse communities of plant and animal life at Valley Forge.Unsung Heroes of Valley Forge - 50 min past the hourFeatures inspiring stories that have often been overlooked in the main narrative of the Valley Forge encampment, including the contributions of African Americans, women, and Native Americans.Life Before and After the Encampment - 55 min past the hourThe story of the Indigenous people and European colonists who lived in the Valley Forge area before the arrival of the Continental Army, the impact of the encampment on the people and theenvironment, and what happened after the army left. You can also watch the short films online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Washington's Headquarters Open House

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site ......More

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site to speak about the people who lived and worked in this historic building and answer questions.You can also tour the house virtually here.The nearby Historic Valley Forge Station is also open daily and is home to a museum exhibit about Washington and his military family. Washington's military family included the enslaved and free servants and soldiers that lived and worked in the house.

Daily Orientation Film Screenings

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Lin......More

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Linney, tells the story of the winter 1777-1778 encampment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge, and was filmed on location in 2018 and 2019.If you are unable to attend a screening of the orientation film during a visit to the park, you can always watch it online.Watch the park orientation film online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Daily Short Film Screenings

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the ho......More

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the hourThe facts behind many popular myths surrounding the winter encampment of George Washington’s Continental Army at Valley Forge.Nature’s Refuge - 25 min past the hourA showcase of the diverse communities of plant and animal life at Valley Forge.Unsung Heroes of Valley Forge - 50 min past the hourFeatures inspiring stories that have often been overlooked in the main narrative of the Valley Forge encampment, including the contributions of African Americans, women, and Native Americans.Life Before and After the Encampment - 55 min past the hourThe story of the Indigenous people and European colonists who lived in the Valley Forge area before the arrival of the Continental Army, the impact of the encampment on the people and theenvironment, and what happened after the army left. You can also watch the short films online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Washington's Headquarters Open House

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site ......More

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site to speak about the people who lived and worked in this historic building and answer questions.You can also tour the house virtually here.The nearby Historic Valley Forge Station is also open daily and is home to a museum exhibit about Washington and his military family. Washington's military family included the enslaved and free servants and soldiers that lived and worked in the house.

Daily Orientation Film Screenings

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Lin......More

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Linney, tells the story of the winter 1777-1778 encampment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge, and was filmed on location in 2018 and 2019.If you are unable to attend a screening of the orientation film during a visit to the park, you can always watch it online.Watch the park orientation film online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Daily Short Film Screenings

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the ho......More

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the hourThe facts behind many popular myths surrounding the winter encampment of George Washington’s Continental Army at Valley Forge.Nature’s Refuge - 25 min past the hourA showcase of the diverse communities of plant and animal life at Valley Forge.Unsung Heroes of Valley Forge - 50 min past the hourFeatures inspiring stories that have often been overlooked in the main narrative of the Valley Forge encampment, including the contributions of African Americans, women, and Native Americans.Life Before and After the Encampment - 55 min past the hourThe story of the Indigenous people and European colonists who lived in the Valley Forge area before the arrival of the Continental Army, the impact of the encampment on the people and theenvironment, and what happened after the army left. You can also watch the short films online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Washington's Headquarters Open House

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site ......More

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site to speak about the people who lived and worked in this historic building and answer questions.You can also tour the house virtually here.The nearby Historic Valley Forge Station is also open daily and is home to a museum exhibit about Washington and his military family. Washington's military family included the enslaved and free servants and soldiers that lived and worked in the house.

Daily Orientation Film Screenings

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Lin......More

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Linney, tells the story of the winter 1777-1778 encampment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge, and was filmed on location in 2018 and 2019.If you are unable to attend a screening of the orientation film during a visit to the park, you can always watch it online.Watch the park orientation film online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Daily Short Film Screenings

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the ho......More

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the hourThe facts behind many popular myths surrounding the winter encampment of George Washington’s Continental Army at Valley Forge.Nature’s Refuge - 25 min past the hourA showcase of the diverse communities of plant and animal life at Valley Forge.Unsung Heroes of Valley Forge - 50 min past the hourFeatures inspiring stories that have often been overlooked in the main narrative of the Valley Forge encampment, including the contributions of African Americans, women, and Native Americans.Life Before and After the Encampment - 55 min past the hourThe story of the Indigenous people and European colonists who lived in the Valley Forge area before the arrival of the Continental Army, the impact of the encampment on the people and theenvironment, and what happened after the army left. You can also watch the short films online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Washington's Headquarters Open House

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site ......More

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site to speak about the people who lived and worked in this historic building and answer questions.You can also tour the house virtually here.The nearby Historic Valley Forge Station is also open daily and is home to a museum exhibit about Washington and his military family. Washington's military family included the enslaved and free servants and soldiers that lived and worked in the house.

Daily Orientation Film Screenings

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Lin......More

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Linney, tells the story of the winter 1777-1778 encampment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge, and was filmed on location in 2018 and 2019.If you are unable to attend a screening of the orientation film during a visit to the park, you can always watch it online.Watch the park orientation film online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Daily Short Film Screenings

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the ho......More

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the hourThe facts behind many popular myths surrounding the winter encampment of George Washington’s Continental Army at Valley Forge.Nature’s Refuge - 25 min past the hourA showcase of the diverse communities of plant and animal life at Valley Forge.Unsung Heroes of Valley Forge - 50 min past the hourFeatures inspiring stories that have often been overlooked in the main narrative of the Valley Forge encampment, including the contributions of African Americans, women, and Native Americans.Life Before and After the Encampment - 55 min past the hourThe story of the Indigenous people and European colonists who lived in the Valley Forge area before the arrival of the Continental Army, the impact of the encampment on the people and theenvironment, and what happened after the army left. You can also watch the short films online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Washington's Headquarters Open House

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site ......More

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site to speak about the people who lived and worked in this historic building and answer questions.You can also tour the house virtually here.The nearby Historic Valley Forge Station is also open daily and is home to a museum exhibit about Washington and his military family. Washington's military family included the enslaved and free servants and soldiers that lived and worked in the house.

Daily Orientation Film Screenings

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Lin......More

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Linney, tells the story of the winter 1777-1778 encampment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge, and was filmed on location in 2018 and 2019.If you are unable to attend a screening of the orientation film during a visit to the park, you can always watch it online.Watch the park orientation film online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Daily Short Film Screenings

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the ho......More

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the hourThe facts behind many popular myths surrounding the winter encampment of George Washington’s Continental Army at Valley Forge.Nature’s Refuge - 25 min past the hourA showcase of the diverse communities of plant and animal life at Valley Forge.Unsung Heroes of Valley Forge - 50 min past the hourFeatures inspiring stories that have often been overlooked in the main narrative of the Valley Forge encampment, including the contributions of African Americans, women, and Native Americans.Life Before and After the Encampment - 55 min past the hourThe story of the Indigenous people and European colonists who lived in the Valley Forge area before the arrival of the Continental Army, the impact of the encampment on the people and theenvironment, and what happened after the army left. You can also watch the short films online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Washington's Headquarters Open House

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site ......More

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site to speak about the people who lived and worked in this historic building and answer questions.You can also tour the house virtually here.The nearby Historic Valley Forge Station is also open daily and is home to a museum exhibit about Washington and his military family. Washington's military family included the enslaved and free servants and soldiers that lived and worked in the house.

Daily Trolley Tours

Take a 90-minute guided tour of Valley Forge National Historical Park following the Encampment Tour route. Trolley tours depart from the front of the visitor center and make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade and Washington's Headquarters. Trolley Tours are ADA acce......More

Take a 90-minute guided tour of Valley Forge National Historical Park following the Encampment Tour route. Trolley tours depart from the front of the visitor center and make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade and Washington's Headquarters. Trolley Tours are ADA accessible and administered by The Encampment Store.Accessibility information > Call The Encampment Store at 610-624-5010 for additional tour information and to reserve tickets.Advance reservations are recommended. Tickets must be picked up at The Encampment Store gift shop in the Visitor Center at Valley Forge. Reserved tickets that have not been claimed are released five minutes prior to scheduled tours. Please plan to arrive at the Visitor Center no later than 30 minutes prior to the tour’s departure.Ticket Prices$20 – adults$18 – students / seniors (62+) / military$10 – children 11 & under

Trolley tours depart from the front of the visitor center, follow the encampment tour route and make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade and Washington's Headquarters.

Parks After Dark: Fireflies

Track and Conserve FirefliesAlthough fireflies may seem limitless as they light up the night sky in the summer, several species are facing population decline across the country.This event will be focused on collecting data for Firefly Atlas.This citizen science project ......More

Track and Conserve FirefliesAlthough fireflies may seem limitless as they light up the night sky in the summer, several species are facing population decline across the country.This event will be focused on collecting data for Firefly Atlas.This citizen science project was launched in 2022 by scientists hoping to better understand species diversity and distribution in the United States and work towards identifying specific threats to targeted firefly species. 

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Daily Orientation Film Screenings

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Lin......More

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Linney, tells the story of the winter 1777-1778 encampment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge, and was filmed on location in 2018 and 2019.If you are unable to attend a screening of the orientation film during a visit to the park, you can always watch it online.Watch the park orientation film online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Daily Short Film Screenings

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the ho......More

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the hourThe facts behind many popular myths surrounding the winter encampment of George Washington’s Continental Army at Valley Forge.Nature’s Refuge - 25 min past the hourA showcase of the diverse communities of plant and animal life at Valley Forge.Unsung Heroes of Valley Forge - 50 min past the hourFeatures inspiring stories that have often been overlooked in the main narrative of the Valley Forge encampment, including the contributions of African Americans, women, and Native Americans.Life Before and After the Encampment - 55 min past the hourThe story of the Indigenous people and European colonists who lived in the Valley Forge area before the arrival of the Continental Army, the impact of the encampment on the people and theenvironment, and what happened after the army left. You can also watch the short films online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Washington's Headquarters Open House

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site ......More

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site to speak about the people who lived and worked in this historic building and answer questions.You can also tour the house virtually here.The nearby Historic Valley Forge Station is also open daily and is home to a museum exhibit about Washington and his military family. Washington's military family included the enslaved and free servants and soldiers that lived and worked in the house.

Daily Trolley Tours

Take a 90-minute guided tour of Valley Forge National Historical Park following the Encampment Tour route. Trolley tours depart from the front of the visitor center and make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade and Washington's Headquarters. Trolley Tours are ADA acce......More

Take a 90-minute guided tour of Valley Forge National Historical Park following the Encampment Tour route. Trolley tours depart from the front of the visitor center and make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade and Washington's Headquarters. Trolley Tours are ADA accessible and administered by The Encampment Store.Accessibility information > Call The Encampment Store at 610-624-5010 for additional tour information and to reserve tickets.Advance reservations are recommended. Tickets must be picked up at The Encampment Store gift shop in the Visitor Center at Valley Forge. Reserved tickets that have not been claimed are released five minutes prior to scheduled tours. Please plan to arrive at the Visitor Center no later than 30 minutes prior to the tour’s departure.Ticket Prices$20 – adults$18 – students / seniors (62+) / military$10 – children 11 & under

Trolley tours depart from the front of the visitor center, follow the encampment tour route and make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade and Washington's Headquarters.

Daily Orientation Film Screenings

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Lin......More

The 19-minute park orientation film Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.The movie, narrated by Laura Linney, tells the story of the winter 1777-1778 encampment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge, and was filmed on location in 2018 and 2019.If you are unable to attend a screening of the orientation film during a visit to the park, you can always watch it online.Watch the park orientation film online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Daily Short Film Screenings

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the ho......More

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened each hour in between screenings of the 19-minute orientation film. The first short film is at 9:50 AM and the last is at 4:25 PM each day.Popular Myths of Valley Forge - 20 min past the hourThe facts behind many popular myths surrounding the winter encampment of George Washington’s Continental Army at Valley Forge.Nature’s Refuge - 25 min past the hourA showcase of the diverse communities of plant and animal life at Valley Forge.Unsung Heroes of Valley Forge - 50 min past the hourFeatures inspiring stories that have often been overlooked in the main narrative of the Valley Forge encampment, including the contributions of African Americans, women, and Native Americans.Life Before and After the Encampment - 55 min past the hourThe story of the Indigenous people and European colonists who lived in the Valley Forge area before the arrival of the Continental Army, the impact of the encampment on the people and theenvironment, and what happened after the army left. You can also watch the short films online

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Washington's Headquarters Open House

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site ......More

The Isaac Potts house, which served as General George Washington's headquarters during the Valley Forge encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78, is open daily March through December. Open weekends only in January and February.Rangers are on-site to speak about the people who lived and worked in this historic building and answer questions.You can also tour the house virtually here.The nearby Historic Valley Forge Station is also open daily and is home to a museum exhibit about Washington and his military family. Washington's military family included the enslaved and free servants and soldiers that lived and worked in the house.

Daily Trolley Tours

Take a 90-minute guided tour of Valley Forge National Historical Park following the Encampment Tour route. Trolley tours depart from the front of the visitor center and make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade and Washington's Headquarters. Trolley Tours are ADA acce......More

Take a 90-minute guided tour of Valley Forge National Historical Park following the Encampment Tour route. Trolley tours depart from the front of the visitor center and make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade and Washington's Headquarters. Trolley Tours are ADA accessible and administered by The Encampment Store.Accessibility information > Call The Encampment Store at 610-624-5010 for additional tour information and to reserve tickets.Advance reservations are recommended. Tickets must be picked up at The Encampment Store gift shop in the Visitor Center at Valley Forge. Reserved tickets that have not been claimed are released five minutes prior to scheduled tours. Please plan to arrive at the Visitor Center no later than 30 minutes prior to the tour’s departure.Ticket Prices$20 – adults$18 – students / seniors (62+) / military$10 – children 11 & under

Trolley tours depart from the front of the visitor center, follow the encampment tour route and make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade and Washington's Headquarters.