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Escape the Park turns Valley Forge into a self-guided outdoor mystery game. In Lafayette's Dispatch, you become the young Marquis de Lafayette in the winter of 1778, gathering clues hidden at six real park landmarks to uncover the secret that could change the Revolution. There's no live guide and no fixed schedule — you play on your own phone, walking a scenic loop at your own pace. Part history, part treasure hunt, part escape room, it's a memorable way to experience Valley Forge for families, couples, and history lovers alike. Start anytime, play as a group, and see the park with new eyes.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your adventure begins at the Valley Forge National Historical Park Visitor Center. Park in the Visitor Center lot, open your game link on your phone, and begin Stop 1. There is no in-person check-in — the game guides you from your first tap.
Itinerary
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1
The National Memorial Arch — a stone monument modeled on Rome's Arch of Titus, built to honor the soldiers who endured the Valley Forge encampment. Players read Washington's tribute carved into the arch to find Lafayette's first clue.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Walk among the iron cannons of Artillery Park, where General Henry Knox — a self-taught bookseller-turned-general — commanded the Continental Army's firepower. Players follow Lafayette's footsteps through the cannon field that anchored Washington's defense.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Statue of General Friedrich von Steuben
The bronze statue of Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben — the Prussian general whose drilling transformed the Continental Army from farmers into soldiers. Players study the monument and stone inscription to find what Lafayette needed to convince France.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Washington's Headquarters
The Isaac Potts House — General George Washington's headquarters during the brutal winter encampment of 1777-1778. Players observe the modest farmhouse from which Washington commanded the Continental Army through the war's darkest months.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Washington Memorial Chapel
The Gothic Revival chapel built to honor George Washington, with stunning stained glass and historical commemorations of the Revolution. Players complete their dispatch mission inside this dramatic space — the final piece of Lafayette's letter home.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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