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Special Event
Event
Independence Day Commemoration at Valley Forge
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 40.097276, -75.426017
Hands-on activities take place in the Visitor Center at Valley Forge. Readings of the Declaration of Independence and artillery firing demonstrations take place at the firing range at Muhlenberg's Brigade located behind the soldier huts. Please note: Artillery firing demonstrations may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
Dates & Times
Date:
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
4 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History
Other
Partner Program
Activities in the Visitor Center at Valley Forge are ongoing from 10 AM to 2 PM. Readings of the Declaration of Independence and artillery firing demonstrations are scheduled at specific times -- details below.
Description
4th of July at Valley Forge
When: Thursday, July 4, 2024 from 10 AM to 2 PM
Where: Muhlenberg's Brigade and the Visitor Center at Valley Forge
Readings of the Declaration of Independence and Artillery Firing Demonstrations at Muhlenberg's Brigade
Please note: Artillery firing demonstrations may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
10:30 AM - Reading of the Declaration of Independence
11 AM - First Artillery Firing
11:10 AM - Second Artillery Firing
1:30 PM - Reading of the Declaration of Independence
2 PM - First Artillery Firing
2:10 PM - Second Artillery Firing
Hands-on Activities at the Visitor Center
- Sign the Declaration of Independece
- Make Your 18th century Hat
- Be a Revolutionary Spy
Reservation or Registration: No
Image Gallery
NPS Image / G. Purifoy