Event
Food Rations and Markets at Valley Forge
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 40.000000, -75.000000
Programming is located in the exhibit inside the Visitor Center at Valley Forge.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Time:
11:00 AM
Duration:
2 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History
Talk
Programming runs from 11 AM to 1 PM, stop by anytime!
Description
Stop by the Visitor Center at Valley Forge to learn about the markets that were set up near the encampment in 1777/78 where civilians, camp followers, and soldiers could buy local produce and other items. Learn what kind of rations the soldiers ate at Valley Forge.