The Friends
Chartered on January 26, 1976 and endorsed by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission on February 18, 1976, the Friends of Valley Forge Park is a nonprofit charitable organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status.

Our Mission
For over 30 years, The Friends of Valley Forge Park has been dedicated to the preservation, conservation and promotion of Valley Forge National Historical Park. In seeking to achieve the goals of this mission, the Friends sponsor educational, interpretive and awareness programs, encourage conservation and assist the National Park Service by raising funds and public awareness and also providing volunteers for needed projects. The Friends assume this role as a means of ensuring that the historical integrity and natural resources of Valley Forge are preserved for future generations.

The stewardship of the Friends of Valley Forge Park can be seen everyday throughout the park, in every trail, in every artifact and in every story told. We are grateful for all of the Volunteers and every Friend who makes the preservation, conservation and enjoyment of Valley Forge Park possible.

There were 91 regiments, at one time or another, during the 6 month encampment at Valley Forge.