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Valley Forge National Historical Park
Washington's Headquarters
An 18th century stone building used by George Washington during the encampment at Valley Forge.
Valley Forge NHP
Washington's Headquarters

Operating Hours and Seasons
Phone:
610-783-1077

Location:
Tour Stop #5

Closures:
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day

Visit the original house that became the nerve center of the encampment. General Washington rented the Isaac Potts house to serve as military headquarters at Valley Forge. From here, Washington and his staff issued orders, prepared letters to Congress and other officials, and worked hard to address the many challenges in administering the Continental Army.
visitors kayak on the schuylkill river  

Did You Know?
In 2008, readers of The Times Herald named Valley Forge National Historical Park "Best Family Attraction" for the newspaper's annual Best of Montgomery County reader's poll!

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Last Updated: December 30, 2006 at 12:44 EST