Valley Forge National Historical Park

Restorations To Begin On Historic Isaac Potts House In Valley Forge National Historical Park

The Isaac Potts House in Valley Forge National Historical Park will temporarily close for a restoration project starting May 4.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - April 16th, 2026

Around The Parks: Road Openings, Closures, And Delays

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. A number of units within the National Park System are opening their roads, or in some cases, delaying openings.

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April 8th, 2022

Valley Forge National Historical Park Opens Renovated Visitor Center

Valley Forge National Historical Park in Pennsylvania has opened its newly renovated visitor center that promises to provide visitors with better interpretation of the Continental Army's 1777-78 winter encampment above the Schuylkill River.

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February 17th, 2022

A Winter Encampment

A cold day makes Valley Forge National Historical Park a particularly haunting and powerful place to visit.

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By Kim O'Connell - January 16th, 2022

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Enjoy The Burning Yule Log From Valley Forge National Park

No need to leave home to enjoy a burning Yule log this holiday season. Enjoy the one from Valley Forge National Historical Park.

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December 24th, 2021

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Gems Across The National Park System To Add To Your Travels

Whether you're a veteran of years of national park travels, or a newbie setting out with an empty national parks passport, there always seems to be new destinations to explore. With this year's crowds of Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Acadia and Grand Teton in mind, here's a handful of park system units sure to please without the jostling.

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December 5th, 2021

Ida's Rainfall Swamps National Park Units

Heavy rainfall from remnants of Hurricane Ida left units of the National Park System in recovery mode Thursday, as crews waited for floodwaters to recede so they could begin cleanup.

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September 2nd, 2021

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #24

It’s time for another national parks quiz and trivia piece. This one covers a number of National Park Service units from all around the nation. Test your parks knowledge, see just how much you know (or don’t know), and learn some interesting things as well.

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February 8th, 2021

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Valley Forge To Set Prescribed Fires In April To Manage Invasive Plants

Final preparations are underway for a 135-acre prescribed fire at Valley Forge National Historical Park, currently scheduled for early April. Last year the park successfully completed prescribed fire treatments on 126 acres across four meadows to control exotic invasive plants. This spring the park plans to burn two distinct meadows, located between and along PA Route 23 and Gulph Road.

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March 28th, 2019

Stormwater Runoff Plan Should Better Protect Valley Forge National Historical Park

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has OKed the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s expanded plan to control stormwater runoff from the turnpike extension in Chester County, which is expected to prevent hot, dirty water from polluting Valley Creek and reduce future flooding of Valley Forge National Historical Park.

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February 27th, 2019

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