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Pop! Goes the Revolution!

Valley Forge National Historical Park

  • Nov 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM
  • Free

Join historian Kenneth A. Gavin for an entertaining and engaging presentation that examines economic, military, political, and social aspects of the American Revolution through the lens of popular culture. He will explore these themes in conjunction with the audience by utilizing film and television clips that are dramatic and comedic from well known and lesser known productions. In addition, he will demonstrate how popular culture manipulates historic events to reflect mores, social issues, and challenges relative to the era of production.

Valley Forge Visitor Center Complex, Meeting Room

Saturday, November 14th, 11 am -12 pm with Q&A to follow

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Visitor Center Meeting Room 1000 N Outer Line Drive King Of Prussia, PA

Schedule

Date:

Nov 14, 2026

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour

Event Type

  • Talk