Valley Forge National Historical Park
Protect the Park's Historic Landscapes
View a map that illustrates the proposed extensive and incompatible development at Valley Forge.
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Valley Forge National Historical Park (NHP) provides a premier classroom on the American Revolution, allowing visitors a glimpse into the perseverance and commitment to freedom that General George Washington and the Continental Army demonstrated during their 1777-78 encampment by the Schuylkill River. The park's historic landscapes, structures, and archeological resources allow visitors to gain insight into this defining moment in our nation’s history, and be inspired to face today's challenges.
Unfortunately, this national treasure faces many threats, including invasive species, asbestos contamination, and inappropriate development.
Current Park Threats
Historic Landscape at Valley Forge Threatened by Commercial Development
Despite the objections of local residents, on September 6, 2007 the Lower Providence Board of Supervisors approved the "Living History Overlay District," which would allow for a museum and inappropriate commercial development, including a hotel and conference center, to be built on private land inside the park. Read More >
Invasive species threaten the Park's Wildlife Habitat
Unfortunately, a rapidly growing white-tailed deer herd threatens Valley Forge's beautiful landscapes and many of the other species that live in the park. Read More >
