various foods are laid out on plates and in jars sitting on a table.

Food Rations and Markets at Valley Forge

Valley Forge National Historical Park

  • May 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Food Rations and Markets at Valley Forge

What was it like to cook during the Valley Forge Encampment? What did soldiers and civilians following the Continental Army eat that winter? Where did they get their food from? 

Stop by Muhlenberg's Brigade (tour stop 2) this Saturday, May 17 between 10 AM and 2 PM to learn about the markets that were set up near the encampment in 1777/78 where civilians, camp followers, and soldiers with money could buy local produce and other items, and what kind of rations the soldiers were provided at Valley Forge. (HINT: it wasn't much) 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Programming is located near the log huts at Muhlenberg's Brigade.

Latitude and Longitude 40.097175, -75.425965

Schedule

Date:

May 17, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

4 hours

Programming runs from 10 AM to 2 PM, stop by anytime!

Contact Information

Russell Brindley
610-783-1099
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Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Living History
  • Talk
Tags: valley forge national historical park, valley forge, continental army, ranger program, rations, muhlenbergs brigade