National Historical Park · Pennsylvania, United States
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park is a national historical park in Pennsylvania, United States, covering 3,469 acres (1,404 ha), established in 1976.
National Historical Park · Pennsylvania, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
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| Location | Pennsylvania, United States |
| Area | 3,469 acres (1,404 ha) |
| Established | 1976 |
| Coordinates | 40.0969° N, 75.4389° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About 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. The National Park Service (NPS) 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 occupies 3,500 acres (1,400 ha) and is visited by nearly 2 million people each year.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · Philadelphia, United States · 18.7 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 78.3 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 91.3 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Valley Forge National Historical Park?
Valley Forge National Historical Park is in Pennsylvania, United States (40.0969° N, 75.4389° W).
When was Valley Forge National Historical Park established?
Valley Forge National Historical Park was established in 1976, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Valley Forge National Historical Park?
Valley Forge National Historical Park covers 3,469 acres (1,404 ha).
Does Valley Forge National Historical Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley_Forge_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/vafo/ — Official park page.