Washington Memorial Chapel, 30-minute tour, $75
Washington Memorial Chapel was the first memorial to George Washington at Valley Forge. With its cornerstone laid in 1903, this spectacular Gothic Revival structure features breathtaking stained-glass windows, among the most beautiful in the world, that tell the story of the founding and development of the American nation. Throughout the Chapel, most notably in the wood carving, the metal work, and the windows, the work of America’s finest artisans is everywhere evident. During your tour, which can accommodate up to 15 people, a Chapel guide will share the story of this remarkable monument and point out the architectural highlights. Larger groups can be accommodated by special arrangement.*
Washington Memorial Chapel and Gothic Revival Architecture, 30-minute tour, $75
The Gothic Revival was an important architectural movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries influencing both religious and secular buildings. The Washington Memorial Chapel is an excellent example of this architecture, and a tour guide will discuss the origins of the style and point out its realization in the Chapel’s design and execution. Ideal for up to 15 people; larger groups can be accommodated by special arrangement.*
The Arts and Crafts Movement and the Washington Memorial Chapel, 30-minute tour, $75
The Washington Memorial Chapel is a prime example of and displays the remarkable collaborative effort among the finest representatives of the Arts and Crafts movement in early 20th century America. This tour will introduce visitors to the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and its expression by the famous artisans who contributed to the Chapel. Ideal for up to 15 people; larger groups can be accommodated by special arrangement.*
*Groups greater than 15 are more than welcome to tour the Chapel, but an additional donation may apply depending on the size of your group.