Event
Fall Campfire Program - Ancient Bones of Valley Forge: Fossils of the Port Kennedy Bone Cave
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 40.100922, -75.448179
Conway's Brigade is located a short walk from the Von Steuben Statue parking lot.
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Campfire programs usually run for about one hour.
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Fall Campfire Program – Ancient Bones of Valley Forge: Fossils of the Port Kennedy Bone Cave
Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 7 PM
What was life like in this part of the world 750,000 years go? An incredible fossil discovery right here in Valley Forge can give us clues! Join us for a discussion about the history of this excavation and about the animals that made this place their home during the ice ages.
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Fall campfire programs take place at 7 PM on selected Saturdays in autumn at Conway's Brigade.
Join a park ranger for an interactive evening by the campfire as we discuss interesting
stories of Valley Forge and the American Revolution. The programs are located at Conway’s Brigade, and run for about an hour. Topics vary.
Accessible from PA Route 23. Park at the Von Steuben Statue parking lot or the
Varnum’s Picnic Area parking lot, then walk down the historic trace road, following the lanterns to Conway’s Brigade.
Bring a flashlight, a blanket, and a jacket.
The program will be canceled in the event of rain, call 610-783-1099 before 5 PM to check on the status of the program.
Reservation or Registration: No
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