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Event Details
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06/15/2013
Location: Artillery Park | Map Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Fee Information: free Contact Phone Number: 610-783-1099
On June 19, 1778, George Washington's Continental Army marched out of the Valley Forge encampment, having endured six months of challenging hardships. Yet positive changes had also taken place, and the army that left the encampment was larger and more unified than before, and was in pursuit of the British Army which had evacuated captured Philadelphia. Every year, Valley Forge National Historical Park commemorates the march-out of the army, and this year's event offers visitors a special opportunity to participate.
The program begins at Artillery Park (Tour Stop #7) where participants will form up into a marching formation and walk about a half mile along a historic road that the army actually used 235 years ago to leave the encampment. Along the way, costumed interpreters will present programs that show how events at Valley Forge allowed the army to turn things around and march out and successfully engage the British. A special soldier life program concludes the program near Varnum's picnic area (Tour Stop #8). Visitors who choose to pack a lunch have the option to enjoy it at the picnic area following the program. Sturdy footwear should be worn, as the historic road is unpaved and uneven in spots.