illustration of a park ranger standing near a campfire surrounded by an audience seated on benches
4 black and white images in a grid. constellation, galaxy, telescope, moon phases

The Night Sky - Fall Campfire Program

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Oct 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
  • Free

The Night Sky

When: October 3, 2026 at 7pm

Where: Muhlenberg's Brigade

Explore the wonders of the night sky from the folks of the past and the present. Each constellation holds a unique story from mythologies, legends and folklore of the ancient Greeks, Native American tribes, and the people of Valley Forge.

What to Bring: Flashlight, blanket, jacket, camp chair.

Weather: The program will be canceled for rain, call 610-783-1000, option 1 before 5 PM to check on the status of the program.

New Location! Campfire programs are moving in 2026 to the new storytelling firepit at Muhlenberg's Brigade. Parking is in the Muhlenberg's Brigade parking lot or along the one-way North Outer Line Drive.

More information

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

The storytelling firepit is located at Muhlenberg's Brigade. Park in the Muhlenberg's Brigade parking lot or along the one-way North Outer Line Drive.

Latitude and Longitude 40.097489, -75.425399

Schedule

Date:

Oct 3, 2026

Time:

7:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Fall campfire programs run for about one hour.

Contact Information

Russell Brindley

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Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Talk
Tags: campfire program, ranger program, ranger talk, valley forge, valley forge national historical park