Alumni Memorial Chapel of St. Cornelius the Centurion

Located at the northwest corner of the Main Area, the Chapel is situated on the highest point of the grounds. Its graceful spire reaches 110 feet heavenward and its carillon can be heard for a distance of five miles. A profound tribute to the Valley Forge alumni who gave their lives for their country in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and Iraq, the Chapel features a great deal of ecclesiastical equipment generously donated by families and friends in honor or in memory of loved ones. Such equipment includes the altar, organ, baptismal font, pews, and stained- glass windows. As the Chapel neared completion in 1950, the cornerstone was presented to the school by President Harry S. Truman.

Although VFMA&C is nonsectarian and the Corps of Cadets includes all faiths, weekly Sunday worship service at the Chapel is Christian in nature and content. Visitors are always welcome at the Chapel service, held each Sunday during the school year at 11:00 a.m. Speakers at the Sunday service include prominent clergymen of different faiths, recognized leaders in the fields of education and national affairs, and members of VFMA&C faculty and administrative staff.

The Chapel is available for weddings throughout the year. With Eisenhower Hall and the Mellon Hall Ballroom in close proximity, many couples come to Valley Forge when they plan their wedding services and reception. Packages are available to accommodate any special occasion.