Valley Forge National Historical Park self-guided driving tour

1000 N Outer Line Dr, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA, Philadelphia, United States of America
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Overview
Duration
3h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Kickstart your tour of the enchanting Valley Forge National Historical Park begins at the nearby visitor center and one of the camp's central redoubts where you can also check out a collection of cabins where ordinary soldiers weathered the deepening cold.From there, you'll head to the camp that was home to a preacher-turned-soldier with a flair for the dramatic: General Peter "Devil Pete" Muhlenberg. Then, head out to the Maine Memorial, where you'll learn about the surprisingly fragile bonds that held the colonies together during the revolution, and the National Memorial Arch, built to honor all the soldiers who persevered in the face of tremendous hardship during the long winter at Valley Forge.Up next you'll find a statue of General "Mad Anthony" Wayne, one of Washington's less predictable commanders. You'll also get to see the quarters of General Henry Knox, a man who had no military training prior to the war but impressed Washington with his fighting spirit. As you continue towards the Delaware Memorial, you’ll hear about the ills besetting the camp, including waves of desertion which threatened to splinter the army entirely.Next up on the agenda will be a stop at George Washington's headquarters and the George Washington Monument. This modest structure hides an immensely important history! Hear the truth about what made this man such an effective general.After you pass Artillery Park, where Henry Knox stationed the camp's heavy weaponry, you'll hear about the unlikely allies who saved the camp from starvation just in the nick of time: the Oneida tribe. The last monument you’ll see along your tour is the Patriots of African Descent Monument, where you'll learn the seldom-told story of the first Black military regiment in the history of the United States.

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Important info

Know in advance:

  • This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
  • Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
  • After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
  • Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
  • This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
  • The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
  • Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
  • This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
  • This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket
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What's included
included-item
Self-guided tour via Action Tour Guide app. Live GPS map on your phone. Audio narration. Written text explanations. Suggested stops
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Highlights

Journey into the cold, seemingly hopeless tale of the American Revolution's darkest days. Visit the remnants of the camp where the Continental Army weathered the long winter of 1777. Explore George Washington's headquarters where he stayed and commanded his troops

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Meeting Point

Please start your tour in front of the Canteen Snack Bar.