American Revolution Day Trip: Valley Forge

Valley Forge, the encampment site of the Continental Army, has lots to do for the entire family. Tour the encampment, participate in ranger led programs and see the reconstructed earthworks, forts, and trenches originally built by General Washington’s troops.

1400 N. Outer Line Drive
King of Prussia, PA 19406

Paoli Battlefield commemorates the Battle of Paoli on Sept. 20, 1777, where 53 American soldiers were killed in a surprise attack by British troops. The Paoli Battlefield historic park commemorates the lives of our fallen soldiers through ground preservation and memorials. Don't miss Historic Waynesborough, the nearby historic house of General Anthony Wayne.

Monument Avenue & Wayne Avenue
Malvern, PA 19355

The Peter Wentz Farmstead Society preserves and interprets 18th century Pennsylvania German farmsteads. The farmstead offers historical tours, nature walks and seasonal community events.

2030 Shearer Road
Lansdale, PA 19446

Black Powder Tavern was named after the black powder that is said to have been stashed there for George Washington and his army during the brutal 1777-1778 winter in Valley Forge. This restaurant salutes America by offering classic American favorites and immerses you in the 18th century in the restaurant's main building built in 1746.

1164 Valley Forge Road
Wayne, PA 19087

With its mission to preserve and share the historic places, landscapes, and heritage of southeastern Pennsylvania, Historic Trappe is home to three Revolutionary-era sites open to visitors, including the Dewees Tavern, the Muhlenberg House, and the Speaker's House (pictured above).

301 W. Main Street
Trappe, PA 19426

Ahead of the Battle of Germantown in October 1777, General George Washington used Pennypacker Mills as a temporary headquarters. The mansion is now open to the public as a museum and living history site as well as the home of a collection of artifacts from its most famous resident, Governor Samuel Pennypacker.

5 Haldeman Road
Schwenksville, PA 19473

The upscale King of Prussia Mall is home to more than 450 stores, including a number of luxury brands, and is one of the largest malls in the United States. A top tourist destination in the region, the mall and surrounding area boast a wide variety of dining and entertainment options in addition to shopping.

160 N Gulph Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406

Less than half a mile from Valley Forge National Historical Park, Valley Forge Casino and Resort is home to dozens of live table games, hundreds of slot machines, a sportsbook, restaurants, live entertainment, two hotel towers, and much more.

1160 First Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406

The Elmwood Park Zoo, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024, is home to hundreds of animals and dozens of different species. The perfect spot to bring the whole family, the zoo fosters an appreciation for wildlife and the environment that will inspire active participation in conservation.

1661 Harding Boulevard
Norristown, PA 19401