1400 N. Outer Line Dr. King of Prussia, PA , 19406 Phone: 610-783-1000 Website Opened Friday, March 31, 1978, the Valley Forge National Historical Park Visitor Center is a multi-use building. The Visitor center consists of two towers which are connected by the main floor of the Visitor center. Both towers are made of reflecting glass which captures the Valley Forge countryside.
The information desk should be the starting point for a visit to Valley Forge National Historical Park. Here visitors can acquire a map in English and three other foreign languages, showing the self-guided auto tour of historic sites in the park, bike trails, and picnic areas. Information on special hikes, tours, events, and educational programs may also be obtained here. Visitors can also get information on accommodations, restaurants, surrounding historic sites, State Parks, and other National Parks.
The museum exhibit "Determined to Persevere", showcases the various stories relating to Valley Forge. The Park film Valley Forge: A Winter Encampment plays every 30 minutes from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm in the park Theater.
Designs now cost $1 and are pressed on a provided Zinc penny. Only takes dollar bills or a credit card.
When you come in from the downstairs entrance, the machine is on your right. When you come in from the front door entrance, the machine is on your left. Designs are:
1) 'Valley Forge National Historical Park, The National memorial Arch',
2) 'Valley Forge Welcome Center, Revolutionary Cannon',
3) 'Valley Forge Welcome Center', Flowers,
4) 'America's First Army, Valley Forge, PA', Colonial Soldier.
Nickel size National Park Tokens:
1) 'Encampment 1777-1778', cannon,
2) 'George Washington 1777-1778', His bust with his signature under.
Rear- 'Valley Forge National Historic Park', US Flag with 13 stars in middle.
4/06/23- machine is still there and fully functional |