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Valley Forge National Historical Park Opens Renovated Visitor Center

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February 17, 2022

Better interpretation of the harsh winter of 1777-78 at Valley Forge is being delivered from the park's newly renovated visitor center/NPS file

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

The most significant change is a brand-new museum exhibition telling the history of the hard winter encampment, and how the citizens of Pennsylvania worked to preserve Valley Forge in the following decades. This will also be the first time many objects from the George C. Neumann and John F. Reed Collections of Revolutionary War artifacts will be on public display since the renovations began. Accompanying the artifacts are new accessible display panels, interactive videos, a toy log hut building activity, and a complete audio walkthrough for visually impaired visitors.

Renovations to the visitor center also include updated restrooms, efficient lighting, and improved spaces for park staff and partners. The visitor center was originally dedicated in 1976, and this is the first major renovation in its history.

“We are excited to welcome visitors into this beautiful new space that has been the result of years of hard work. With this new exhibit, our rangers can better tell all the diverse stories that took place here in Valley Forge,” said the park's Visitor and Community Engagement director, Adam Gresek.

The dedication also closely coincides with the February 21 observance of Washington’s Birthday. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on February 21 visitors to the park can tour the exhibition and have a celebratory cupcake provided by the Culinary Arts Institute of Montgomery County or wish George himself a happy birthday.

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