Last updated: November 5, 2024
Thing to Do
Take a Trolley Tour
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Trolley tours are offered on a seasonal basis
90-minute guided trolley tours of Valley Forge National Historical Park follow the Encampment Tour route and depart from the front of the visitor center. Tours make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade and Washington's Headquarters. Trolley Tours are ADA accessible and administered by The Encampment Store.
Call The Encampment Store at 610-624-5010 for additional tour information and to reserve tickets.
Reservations
Advance reservations are recommended. Tickets must be picked up at The Encampment Store gift shop in the Visitor Center at Valley Forge.
Reserved tickets that have not been claimed are released five minutes prior to scheduled tours. Please plan to arrive at the Visitor Center no later than 30 minutes prior to the tour’s departure.
Trolley Tours 2024 Schedule
March 16 – March 17: Start up weekend at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM
March 23 – June 2: Weekends only at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM
May 27: Memorial Day Holiday tours at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM
June 8 – September 2: Daily at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM
September 7 – October 27: Weekends only at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM
October 14: Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day Holiday tours at 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm
November 2 – November 24: (weather permitting) Weekends only at 12 PM and 2 PM
November 11: Veterans Day 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM
November 29 – December 1: Holiday Weekend tours at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM
December 26 – December 31: Daily at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM
Ticket Prices
$20 – adults
$18 – students / seniors (62+) / military
$10 – children 11 & under
Details
Duration
90 Minutes
Activity
Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
Board the trolley at the Visitor Center at Valley Forge. Trolleys follow the Encampment Tour route and make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade (stop #2) and Washington's Headquarters (stop #5). The tour ends back at the visitor center.
Age(s)
All ages welcome.
Pets Allowed
No
Designated service animals are allowed.
Activity Fee
Yes
Ticket Prices
$20 – adults
$18 – students / seniors (62+) / military
$10 – children 11 & under
Location
Visitor Center at Valley Forge
Tickets must be picked up at The Encampment Store gift shop in the Visitor Center at Valley Forge. Reserved tickets that have not been claimed are released five minutes prior to scheduled tours. Please plan to arrive at the Visitor Center no later than 30 minutes prior to the tour’s departure.
Reservations
No
Reservations are recommended but not required. If you would like to make a reservation, please call (610) 624-5010.
Season
Trolleys run from March to December. See the full schedule for specific dates and times.
Time of Day
Day
11:00 am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm (special holidays may have different tour times—please check the full schedule for more details)
Accessibility Information
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The trolley tour is wheelchair accessible. The trolley can accommodate up to 2 wheelchairs.
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Visitors with limited mobility should note that the group does move over uneven surfaces at Muhlenberg's Brigade (first extended stop) and that it takes few minutes to exit the trolley and reach the Washington’s Headquarters building (second extended stop).