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The Port Kennedy Bone Cave: Site Discovery, Excavation, and Significance

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Oct 17, 2026 at 2:15 PM
  • Free

The Port Kennedy Bone Cave: Site Discovery, Excavation, and Significance

2:15 pm in the Meeting Room at Valley Forge

Sean Walsh-Haehle
Park Guide, Valley Forge National Historical Park

Come learn about the discovery and excavation history of Valley Forge's very own ice-age fossil site.

In honor of the 17th anniversary of National Fossil Day, Valley Forge National Historical Park is celebrating the amazing Ice Age fossils of Valley Forge with a day of interactive, family-friendly activites and special programs.

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Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

The Meeting Room at Valley Forge is located next to the upper doors of the Visitor Center at Valley Forge.

Latitude and Longitude 40.101349, -75.422833

Schedule

Date:

Oct 17, 2026

Time:

2:15 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Contact Information

Sean Walsh-Haehle
610 783-1099
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Event Type

  • Talk
Tags: valley forge, fossil day, port kennedy bone cave, talk