Special Event

Event

Mightier than the Sword? Running a Revolutionary Army on Quills and Ink

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 40.101382, -75.422327


The program will take place inside the Visitor Center at Valley Forge.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History

10 AM to 4 PM (with time for lunch)


Description

Mightier than the Sword?

Running a Revolutionary Army on Quills and Ink

Where: Visitor Center at Valley Forge

When: 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, May 9, 2026

Stationer Ben Bartgis will offer an informal living history program for visitors, with an emphasis on documents and letter writing as it relates to the Franco-American Alliance. Program includes a table display of originaland reproduction items related to colonial reading, writing, and education.

 

Reservation or Registration: No


Contact Information

Jennifer Bolton

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