Philander Chase Knox Estate

The Historic Philander Chase Knox Estate sits within Valley Forge National Historical Park, the site where General George Washington's army encamped from 1777 to 1778 during the Revolutionary War, surrounded by 3,500 acres of rolling meadows and towering trees. Built in the late 1700s, the estate once served as the summer home of Philander Chase Knox, who held office as U.S. Attorney General, Secretary of State, and U.S. Senator, and is located just over the Knox Covered Bridge. The estate hosts covered outdoor celebrations for up to 200 guests from April through October. Ceremonies take place on a manicured lawn overlooking wildflowers and Valley Creek, cocktail hour unfolds on a slate patio or amid the period furniture of the estate's living and dining rooms, and receptions are held under a state-of-the-art, fully carpeted 50-by-80-foot tent with built-in event lighting, reclaimed barn wood farm tables, and walnut crossback chairs. A private bridal suite and a private bridesmaids' suite, each with its own powder room, are available for the wedding party. The National Park Service has leased the estate to Valley Forge Park Events, LLC, a partnership between Robert Ryan Catering & Design and The Party Center, which provides event management and day-of coordination for every celebration held on the property.