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PA, USA

Valley Forge National Historical Park Visitor Center

Museum

Primary orientation point for Valley Forge NHP, with exhibits covering the 1777–78 winter encampment, von Steuben's training program, supply breakdowns, and the army's transformation. The center houses artifacts including period weapons, camp equipment, and personal items from Continental soldiers. A twelve-minute film provides essential narrative context before exploring the 3,500-acre park.

Visiting Today

Address

1400 N Outer Line Dr, King of Prussia, PA 19406

Hours

Daily 9am–5pm

Admission

Free

Connected Events

Dec 1777
The Conway Cabal

George Washington, Martha Washington

Dec 1777
Continental Army Arrives at Valley Forge

George Washington, Martha Washington

Dec 1777
Construction of Soldier Huts

George Washington, Martha Washington

Jan 1778
Congressional Committee Visits Camp

George Washington, Nathanael Greene, Martha Washington

Feb 1778
Supply Crisis Peaks

George Washington, Nathanael Greene, Martha Washington

Feb 1778
Martha Washington Arrives at Valley Forge

George Washington, Martha Washington

Mar 1778
Von Steuben Begins Training the Army

Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben

Mar 1778
Nathanael Greene Appointed Quartermaster General

George Washington, Nathanael Greene, Martha Washington

May 1778
News of the French Alliance Reaches Camp

George Washington, Martha Washington

Jun 1778
Continental Army Departs Valley Forge

Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben