Last updated: June 23, 2026
Place
Muhlenberg's Brigade - 50/250 Celebration
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Quick Facts
Location:
Log soldier huts, black powder firing range, and storytelling firepit along North Outer Line Drive
Significance:
Place for special 50/250 celebration programming and living history.
Designation:
Shuttle Stop 2
Amenities
12 listed
Benches/Seating, Bicycle - Rack, Bus/Shuttle Stop, Cellular Signal, First Aid Kit Available, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present, Parking - Auto, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Water - Bottle-Filling Station
Muhlenberg's Brigade Huts (Shuttle Stop 2)
Parking attendants will assist you in finding a parking space for your vehicle. Parking is limited. A special event shuttle provides transportation to all of the commemorative events and program venues.
Shuttle stop located in the Muhlenberg's Brigade parking lot along North Outer Line Drive. Cross North Outer Line Drive at the pedestrian crosswalk to access the log huts, living history demonstrations, and the storytelling firepit.
Special programming takes place at Muhlenberg's Brigade on July 3, 4, and 5, 2026. See below for each day's schedule.
Friday, July 3 - Opening Ceremony and Living History
10 am - Opening Remarks and Ribbon Cutting
Join park staff and officials at Muhlenberg's Brigade for opening remarks commemorating the 50th anniversary of Valley Forge National Historical Park, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and a ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of a new storytelling firepit.
11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm - Musket Firing Demonstrations
Musket firing demonstrations take place at the firing range behind the log soldier huts at Muhlenberg's Brigade.
10 am to 4 pm - Camp Life
Join living historians from Spencer's Additional Regiment reenactor group at Redoubt 2. Learn about civilian markets, Revolutionary War soldier gear, and how fortifications were constructed during the Valley Forge Encampment.
10 am to 4 pm - Surveying and Mapmaking
Join reenactors from the Department of Geographers to learn about surveying and mapmaking during the American Revolution.
Saturday, July 4 - Camp Life and Cannon Firing
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Join reenactors from the 13th Virginia Regiment to learn about what it was like to live at the Valley Forge Encampment in 1777-1778 — hut life, soldier drills, cooking, and more!
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Join reenactors from the Department of Geographers to learn about surveying and mapmaking during the American Revolution.
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Follow the gravel path past the log huts to Redoubt 2 and join reenactors from Spencer's Additional Regiment to learn about civilian markets, Revolutionary War soldier gear, and how fortifications were constructed during the encampment at Valley Forge.
11 am, 1 pm - Artillery Firing Demonstrations
Watch an artillery crew demonstrate how to fire a Revolutionary War-era cannon at the firing range behind the log soldier huts.
Sunday, July 5 - Living History and Closing Remarks
11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm - Musket Firing Demonstrations
Musket firing demonstrations take place at the firing range behind the log soldier huts at Muhlenberg's Brigade.
2:30 pm - Closing Remarks
Join park staff and officials at Muhlenberg's Brigade for closing remarks to bring the celebrations and commemorative weekend to an end. Followed by the final musket firing demonstration at 3 pm.
10 am to 4 pm - Camp Life
Join living historians from Spencer's Additional Regiment reenactor group at Redoubt 2. Learn about civilian markets, Revolutionary War soldier gear, and how fortifications were constructed during the Valley Forge Encampment.
10 am to 4 pm - Surverying and Mapmaking
Join reenactors from the Department of Geographers to learn about surveying and mapmaking during the American Revolution.
Getting Around
Ride the Park Shuttle!
Ride the free hop-on/hop-off shuttle to five locations around the park on July 3, 4, and 5 2026.
Shuttle service at Muhlenberg's Brigade begins at 9:26 am each day. The last shuttle leaves Muhlenberg's Brigade at 4:06 pm and returns to the visitor center (shuttle stop 1) to complete its final circuit at 4:40 pm.
Shuttles run every 20 minutes on Friday, July 3 and Sunday, July 5.
Shuttles run every 10 minutes on Saturday, July 4.
STOP 1 - The Visitor Center at Valley Forge
Shuttle stop located in the main visitor center parking lot near the restrooms and bicycle rental. Exit the parking lot and follow the paved path to the visitor center building and Visitor Gateway programming.
STOP 2 - Muhlenberg's Brigade
Shuttle stop located in the Muhlenberg's Brigade parking lot along North Outer Line Drive. Cross North Outer Line Drive at the pedestrian crosswalk to access the log huts, living history demonstrations, and the storytelling firepit.
STOP 3 - National Memorial Arch
Shuttle stop located in the bus parking lot along South Outer Line Drive. Follow the paved path up to the arch.
STOP 4 - Washington's Headquarters
Shuttle stop located along River Road near the restroom building. Walk down the serpentine path to the Valley Forge Train Station, the Commander-in-Chief's Guard Huts, and the Isaac Potts House (closed for restoration).
STOP 5 - Maurice Stephens House
Shuttle stop located in the Maurice Stephens parking lot along Route 23.
Park shuttles are ADA accessible and provide a lift in the back for wheelchairs and motorized scooters. NOTE: The grounds at National Memorial Arch (Shuttle Stop 3) and the Maurice Stephens House (Shuttle Stop 5) have steep pathways and uneven terrain that may not be suitable for all assistive devices.
Ride-Hailing Services
The pick-up/drop-off location for rideshares at Muhlenberg's Brigade is located in the Muhlenberg's Brigade parking lot near the pedestrian crosswalk.
Learn more about using ride-hailing services at Valley Forge
Safety & Accessibility
We want you to have a safe and fun experience celebrating Valley Forge National Historical Park's 50th birthday! Here are some important safety and accessibility considerations to plan for over the 4th of July weekend.
In Case of Emergency Dial 9-1-1
No matter the emergency, calling 9-1-1 is always the best way to get help quickly.
Hot Weather
Weather at Valley Forge in July is very hot and humid with temperatures regularly reaching 90 degrees or hotter. Most of the celebrations and special programming takes place outside.
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Stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and eating salty snacks.
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Keep your body temperature under control by limiting your physical exertion, taking breaks in the shade, and spending time in an air conditioned building.
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Rest inside the Visitor Center at Valley Forge, it's air conditioned!
Separated Parties and Missing Children
If you lose a child or become separated from the rest of your group, find a ranger!
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National park rangers and other event staff will be easy to identify and they will help reunite you with your group or lost child.
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Bright yellow tents at Muhlenberg's Brigade and the National Memorial Arch will serve as meetup locations and provide general event information and visitor services.
Limited Parking
Parking will be limited. Follow instructions from parking attendants when you enter the park. After you park your vehicle, head to the nearest shuttle stop to ride the free hop-on, hop-off shuttle to the program locations around the park.
Accessible Parking
All public parking lots in the park have spaces reserved for accessible parking.
Visiting With Limited Mobility
Park shuttles are ADA accessible and provide a lift in the back for wheelchairs and motorized scooters.
The Mulhenberg's Brigade area consists of mostly unshaded, uneven natural terrain made up of grass and dirt, similar to an open lawn. The shuttle stop is paved and connects via curb cut to the paved Joseph Plumb Martin trail. It is approximately 250 feet from the shuttle stop to the log hut area. Paths among the log huts feature compacted dirt and gravel and musket-firing demonstrations are viewed from mowed‑grass areas. Assistive mobility device users should expect mixed surface types with minimal steep grades. Visitors using mobility devices may require assistance.