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Special Event
Event
Mightier than the Sword? Running a Revolutionary Army on Quills and Ink
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 40.102331, -75.460510
The Train Station platform overlooking Washington’s Headquarters—at Stop 5 of the driving tour. Inclement Weather Location: The Visitor Center
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
6 hours
Type of Event
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: Historic Valley Forge Train Station platform, overlooking Washington's Headquarters
When: 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, May 3, 2025
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, with a quill pen letter writing activity station to compliment visitor experience at Washington’s Headquarters.
Reservation or Registration: No
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