illustration of a park ranger standing near a campfire surrounded by an audience seated on benches

Port Kennedy Bone Cave - Fall Campfire Program

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Oct 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
  • Free

Port Kennedy Bone Cave

When: October 17, 2026 at 7pm

Where: Muhlenberg's Brigade

What was life like in this part of the world 750,000 years ago? Fossils found right here in Valley Forge give us clues! Join us for a discussion about the history of this fossil excavation, and about the Ice Age animals that once made this place their home.

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 17, 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