On December 19, 1777 under the command of General George Washington, the Continental Army entered Valley Forge. Here is where they spent their 6-month winter encampment, and faced many hardships from illness and harsh weather conditions. During the stay at Valley Forge is where the Continental Army became a cohesive and disciplined force under the teachings of Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben.
Park only in designated parking areas.
Be aware of park hours and do not attempt this cache after dark. Open daily, year-round 7AM to dark (1/2 hr after sunset). Admission and parking is free.
To claim this cache, you need to answer questions at 3 different locations around the park and email or message CO with your answers.
Stage 1: Muhlenberg Huts Q: How many huts are here?
Stage 2: The statue of Washington at Washington's HQ Q: How many rods are in the fasces?
Stage 3: Statue of Baron Von Steuben Q: What field does Von Steuben overlook and what occurred there?
Cache was placed with collaborative efforts from Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Virtual Reward - 2017/2018
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between August 24, 2017 and August 24, 2018. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards on the Geocaching Blog.