Trail Walks

Every Tuesday and Sunday 10:00AM

Trail walks last approximately an hour, and are for all ages, speeds and species-dogs are welcome.

Walks on the first and last Tuesday’s of the month meet at the statue of General von Steuben on Valley Forge Park Road. Sunday walks and all other Tuesday walks meet at 1000 N. Outer Line Drive-park in the lower lot and meet at the cross-walk.

Request to get walk updates: info@vfparkalliance.org

Thank you to our sponsor, Univest Financial.

Bird Walks

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 8:00AM

See and hear different species in a variety of seasons and habitats such as meadow, edge and woods.

For all levels and ages. Novice birders welcome. Bring binoculars and wear sturdy hiking shoes; we walk on a variety of surfaces.

Meet in the Artillery Park parking lot on East Inner Line Drive.

Request to get walk updates: info@vfparkalliance.org

Speaker Series: More Than Just Parks: America's National Parks Like You've Never Seen Them

October 22, 2025
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Penn State Great Valley

Award-winning filmmakers, National Park advocates, intrepid travelers … Brothers Will and Jim Pattiz have traveled the country documenting the natural wonders of America’s National Parks. Their breathtaking photography and videography has been featured in National Geographic, Travel & Leisure, Conde Nast, Outside – and of course, on their own YouTube channel. Will and Jim have documented the outrageous beauty of parks from Acadia to Zion. Now, they are coming to Valley Forge.

Join us for a special screening of Will and Jim’s most spectacular National Park footage and hear them talk about how the gear, process and planning they deploy to film the stunning images they capture. And, get the inside scoop on their tips and guides for different parks that you’ll want to visit.

Registration required.

Thank you to our co-sponsor: Penn State Great Valley
Thank you to our Silver sponsor: Univest Financial

Event Page Link: https://vfparkalliance.networkforgood.com/events/89503-more-than-just-parks-america-s-national-parks-like-you-ve-never-seen-them

Speaker Series: More Than Just Parks: America's National Parks Like You've Never Seen Them

October 22, 2025
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Penn State Great Valley

Award-winning filmmakers, National Park advocates, intrepid travelers … Brothers Will and Jim Pattiz have traveled the country documenting the natural wonders of America’s National Parks. Their breathtaking photography and videography has been featured in National Geographic, Travel & Leisure, Conde Nast, Outside – and of course, on their own YouTube channel. Will and Jim have documented the outrageous beauty of parks from Acadia to Zion. Now, they are coming to Valley Forge.

Join us for a special screening of Will and Jim’s most spectacular National Park footage and hear them talk about how the gear, process and planning they deploy to film the stunning images they capture. And, get the inside scoop on their tips and guides for different parks that you’ll want to visit.

Registration required.

Thank you to our co-sponsor: Penn State Great Valley
Thank you to our Silver Sponsors: Univest Financial and People’s Security Bank & Trust.

Event Page Link: https://vfparkalliance.networkforgood.com/events/89503-more-than-just-parks-america-s-national-parks-like-you-ve-never-seen-them

Speaker Series: Ken Burns and the American Revolution: An Expert Panel Discussion

December 2, 2025

6:00PM – 8:30PM

Oaks Center Cinema: 180 Mill Road, Oaks, PA 19456

Ken Burns’ six-part, 12-hour documentary “The American Revolution” airs on PBS November 16. In production for 8 years, the documentary is “an expansive look at the virtues and contradictions of the war and the birth of the United States of America,” according to PBS. Does the documentary get it right? Is it presenting history with a modern lens? Was anything left out?

We’ve assembled a panel of historical experts to discuss the documentary—and take your questions. Join us!

Members of the Valley Forge Park Alliance at the Grand Patron, Benefactor, or Friend’s Circle level can register for a courtesy ticket at checkout. Not sure of your membership status? Email membership@vfparkaliance.org for information.

Register: https://vfparkalliance.networkforgood.com/events/91665-ken-burns-the-american-revolution-an-expert-panel-discussion

Thank you to our sponsors: Univest, Peoples Security Bank & Trust, The Sherrin H. and Bruce A. Bay Foundation.

Bird Walks

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 8:00AM

See and hear different species in a variety of seasons and habitats such as meadow, edge and woods.

For all levels and ages. Novice birders welcome. Bring binoculars and wear sturdy hiking shoes; we walk on a variety of surfaces.

Meet in the Artillery Park parking lot on East Inner Line Drive.

Request to get walk updates: info@vfparkalliance.org