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map showing 5 numbered shuttle stops and route for July 3, 4, 5 2026

50/250 Celebration: Opening Ceremony

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Jul 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Valley Forge 50/250 Celebration: Opening Ceremony

When: Friday, July 3, 2026 from 10am to 4pm

Where: Muhlenberg's Brigade (shuttle stop 2)

Kick off this special July 4th weekend at Valley Forge with opening remarks and living history demonstrations at Muhlenberg's Brigade in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Valley Forge National Historical Park and the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The park will be extremely busy this day and parking is limited. Please plan accordingly. Additional trip-planning materials and transportation information is available at go.nps.gov/vafo-50-250

More information

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

The Valley Forge 50/250 Celebration Opening Ceremony and living history programming will take place at Muhlenberg's Brigade, near the reconstructed log soldier huts.

Latitude and Longitude 40.097328, -75.425511

Schedule

Date:

Jul 3, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

The Opening Ceremony takes place at 10am. Camp Life programming is ongoing between 10am and 4pm. Musket firing demonstrations take place at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm.

Contact Information

Gregory Purifoy

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Event Type

  • Living History
  • Other
  • Talk
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