President Biden Set A Wreath At The Memorial Arch In Valley Forge Park

VALLEY FORGE, PA — Areas of the Valley Forge National Historical Park were closed to the public from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday for President Biden to make a quick stop to remember our country's founders.

Biden marked the third anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol by placing a wreath on the Memorial Arch at Valley Forge Park. He also visited President George Washington's headquarters during the 1777-78 winter encampment.

The park was void of runners, walkers, and travelers during the visit.

The president left the park at 2:35 p.m. to fly to Montgomery County Community College in the Blue Bell section of Whitpain to give a speech.

The president's visit was initially scheduled to occur on Saturday, Jan. 6, but was delayed due to a forecast of possible snow.

During the speech, later Biden recalled visiting Valley Forge as a young Boy Scout.

"George Washington during the height of his power could have held on the his power as long as he wanted," Biden said. "That wasn't what the American troops fought for. Our leaders return the power to the people."

These park areas were closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to the public to provide for operational activities related to security and to ensure visitor safety.

The closed area includes the following areas: North Inner Line Drive, East Inner Line Drive, West Inner Line Drive, South Inner Line Drive, South Outer Line Road and Valley Creek Road, portions of North Outer Line Road, Gulph Road, Valley Forge Road, and River Road, and surrounding areas, including Washington’s Headquarters, the National Memorial Arch, Park’s Administrative Parking Lot and the Muhlenberg Hut area.

The park reopened after the president departed. The National Park Service appreciated the public's cooperation.