As you’ll hear on the Valley Forge Park tour, George Washington and the Continental Army camped at Valley Forge from December 1777 to June 1778. For a few different reasons, this period proved to be vital to the success of the American Revolution. First, while the battle of Saratoga in September 1777 would prove to […]
While on a Valley Forge Park tour, you might wonder why Washington chose this place for his encampment. There are a few reasons, but the most important one is its proximity to Philadelphia, a highly valued strategic location during the war. During the American Revolution, Philadelphia was the biggest and most important city in the […]
While some Valley Forge Park tours are still available, as of December 2021, some parts of the park are closed for renovations due to COVID-19 or to repair damage caused by Hurricane Ida. We recommend that you check the park’s website before planning your visit to have the most up-to-date information on which attractions will […]
Is Valley Forge worth visiting? For our money, the answer is an absolute yes! A Valley Forge park tour is a great way for families, tourists, or anyone interested in history to spend a day. While the park is most famous for its historical encampment, it also has plenty of other features that make it […]
Our self-guided Valley Forge park tour should take you between two and three hours, although you’re encouraged to set your own pace. However, if you’re planning on seeing all the exhibits and really taking your time, you can expect to spend five or six hours really exploring everything. We recommend using a visit to Valley […]
The answer is yes; you can certainly drive around Valley Forge. Action Tour Guide’s self-guided Valley Forge Park tour is a driving tour so that you can get around in the warmth and comfort of your own car. Of course, you can also park and walk around if you’d prefer! Since the tour is self-guided, […]
The short answer is yes; you can take your pet on your Valley Forge park tour. However, the park does have a few rules for animals that you’ll have to follow. First, all pets need to be on a leash or otherwise controlled at all times. That means leashed, in a crate, or in your […]
