Sewing Workshop: HM 40th Regiment of Foot, Light Infantry Company

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Jan 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Sewing Workshop: HM 40th Regiment of Foot, Light Infantry Company

Take a behind-the-scenes look at reenacting and learn more about the hobby with the 40th Regiment of Foot, 2nd Battalion, Light Infantry Company. An elite unit, the 40th fought during the Philadelphia Campaign, and they may have taken part in the British raid of Valley Forge on September 18, 1777. 

During this workshop, unit members will create and repair their own uniforms for upcoming reenactments, to include events commemorating the 250th anniversary of this country’s independence. Stop by the Meeting Room at Valley Forge to learn not only about the British perspective of the war, but also how the 40th's uniforms—and their fighting practices—changed as the American Revolutionary War progressed.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

The Meeting Room at Valley Forge is located next to the visitor center building and accessible from the second floor.

Latitude and Longitude 40.101392, -75.422935

Schedule

Date:

Jan 25, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

The workshop is ongoing from 10 AM to 4 PM in the Meeting Room at Valley Forge.

Contact Information

Jennifer Bolton

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Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Exhibition/Show
  • Living History
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