Valley Forge NHP
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Valley Forge National Historical Park is the site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
King of Prussia, PA, USA
Joined July 2009
The Covered Bridge at the intersection of Rt 252 and Yellow Springs Rd is reopened. Washington’s Headquarters remains closed indefinitely due to flooding caused by Post-Tropical Cyclone Ida. NPS Photo (from 2016)
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Due to extensive flooding and damage in the park, the Visitor Center will open at 11 AM today. Rt 252 is closed from the turnpike to Rt 23. Yellow Springs Rd is closed at Library Ln. Rt 23 is closed at both ends of the park.
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RT @DepSecMac: Excited to join @EPA @EPAregion3 and our hardworking employees @ValleyForgeNHP to recognize their efforts as the first natio….
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The restrooms at the Varnum’s Picnic Area Parking Lot are now OPEN. Remember: be safe, recreate responsibly when visiting your park, and enjoy your weekend!. #RecreateResponsibly #ValleyForge
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RT @SecBernhardt: .@realDonaldTrump took bold action & provided unprecedented support for Congress to fix the aging infrastructure @NatlPar….
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We are working to increase access to the park in a phased approach. Grounds, trails and parking lots are now open. Buildings and facilities, including the Visitor Center and Washington's Headquarters remain closed. Some restrooms are open.
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In accordance with the State of Pennsylvania's direction to close all non-life sustaining operations to curb the spread of COVID-19, all park buildings, facilities, and restrooms at Valley Forge are closed.
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Prescribed fire operations for this spring have concluded. Fire operations for Wednesday, April 3rd are CANCELED due to weather. The park successfully burned "Field 1" - approximately 106 acres - on Tuesday, April 2nd. "Field 23" may be burned at a future date in 2019.
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RT @MAbramsKYW1060: Valley Forge Ranger Jonathan Parker explains the complex process to "control the fire."
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RT @MCpublicsafety: ICYMI: If you see smoke or flames coming from the area of the Valley Forge National Historical Park today or tomorrow,….
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Our prescribed fire is underway in Field 1, about 95 more acres to go in this burn plot.
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RT @MAbramsKYW1060: The operation is projected to last for two days and will cover 135 acres of meadow here at Valley Forge National Histor….
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RT @WestNorritonPA: 135-Acre Prescribed Fire to Begin Tomorrow (4/2/19) at Valley Forge National Historical Park ht….
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RT @LowerProvTwp: Valley Forge National Historical Park is conducting a 135-acre prescribed fire 4/2 and 4/3 in the vicinity of PA Route 2….
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Please retweet to help inform our visitors, neighbors, and the public at-large in your social circles about the prescribed fires beginning tomorrow. This will help us raise awareness of this intentional fire and minimize unnecessary 911 calls.
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BREAKING: A 135-acre prescribed fire begins tomorrow, April 2nd, in the vicinity of PA Route 23 and Gulph Road. Expect visible flames and smoke. Media welcome. @KYWNewsradio @6abc @NBCPhiladelphia @CBS3Newsdesk @FOX29philly @phillydotcom @TimesHeraldPA
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Please RT to minimize 911 calls. @UMTownship @WestNorritonPA @LowerProvTwp @SchuylkillTwp @MontcoPA @ChescoGovt.
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A 135-acre prescribed fire is scheduled to begin tomorrow, April 2nd and April 3rd in the vicinity of PA Route 23 and Gulph Road. Local police and fire departments have been advised – do not call 911. Information on available at
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Here are the anticipated road, trail closures as well as public viewing areas for the upcoming prescribed fire. More information at
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In early April we plan on conducting another series of prescribed fires to burn approximately 135 acres of meadows adjacent to PA Route 23 and Gulph Road. Visit for complete information on this upcoming prescribed fire.
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