Philadelphia: Valley Forge National Historical Park Tour
ID: GYG420471-761986
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in the lives of American patriots on this guided excursion to Valley Forge National Historical Park. Relive the American Revolution through your guide's stories and the war artifacts.
Join a half-day excursion into the countryside of Philadelphia to visit the exciting Valley Forge National Historical Park. Travel back in time to the American Revolution through the variety of objects displayed and visit important war memorial sites.
Board your vehicle in Philadelphia and head towards one of the most significant sites of the American Revolutionary War. Your guide will tell you stories of the Continental Army preparing for war, then stop at the Muhlenberg Brigade Huts to give you an idea of the conditions in the encampment.
Your visit to the park might include a stop at the Valley Forge Visitor Center, displaying historic objects and artifacts, and Washington’s Headquarters along the Schuylkill River. Walk through some interesting sites, like the National Memorial Arch and the gothic-style Washington Memorial Chapel.
Highlights
- Understand the extreme hardships overcome by the brave citizens at Valley Forge
- Explore the park that once hosted the encampment of George Washington’s Army
- Learn about the historic times that preceded the encampment at Valley Forge
- Hear stories of the iconic figures who fought in the American Revolution
- Discover the majesty of the current-day park and its special memorial sites
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour runs rain or shine.
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
