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Special Event
Event
Independence Day Commemoration at Valley Forge
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 40.097276, -75.426017
Hands-on activities take place in the Visitor Center at Valley Forge. Readings of the Declaration of Independence and artillery firing demonstrations take place at the firing range at Muhlenberg's Brigade located behind the soldier huts. Please note: Artillery firing demonstrations may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
Dates & Times
Date:
Friday, July 4, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
6 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History
Other
Talk
Activities in the Visitor Center at Valley Forge are ongoing from 10 AM to 4 PM. Readings of the Declaration of Independence and artillery firing demonstrations are scheduled at specific times -- details below.
Description
4th of July at Valley Forge
When: Friday, July 4, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Where: Muhlenberg's Brigade and the Visitor Center at Valley Forge
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Readings of the Declaration of Independence and Artillery Firing Demonstrations at Muhlenberg's Brigade
Please note: Artillery firing demonstrations may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
10:30 AM - Reading of the Declaration of Independence
11 AM - Artillery Firing
12:30 PM - Reading of the Declaration of Independence
1 PM - Artillery Firing
2:30 PM - Reading of the Declaration of Independence
3 PM - Artillery Firing
Mightier than the Sword? Running a Revolutionary Army on Quills and Ink
Join stationer and living historian Ben Bartgis to learn about documents and letter writing during the American Revolution and try your hand writing with a quill pen!
Reservation or Registration: No
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