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Daily Short Film Screenings

Valley Forge National Historical Park

  • Every day at 9:00 AM from January 02, 2024 to November 27, 2024
  • Free

Four different short films (each three-and-a-half minutes in length) are screened in the museum exhibit located inside the Visitor Center at Valley Forge

Popular Myths of Valley Forge

The facts behind many popular myths surrounding the winter encampment of George Washington’s Continental Army at Valley Forge.

Nature’s Refuge

A showcase of the diverse communities of plant and animal life at Valley Forge.

Unsung Heroes of Valley Forge

Features inspiring stories that have often been overlooked in the main narrative of the Valley Forge encampment, including the contributions of African Americans, women, and Native Americans.

Life Before and After the Encampment

The story of the Indigenous people and European colonists who lived in the Valley Forge area before the arrival of the Continental Army, the impact of the encampment on the people and the
environment, and what happened after the army left.

 

You can also watch the short films online

More information

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

The Valley Forge National Historical Park orientation film is shown daily in the Theater at Valley Forge.

Latitude and Longitude 40.101382, -75.422327

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

January 02, 2024 to November 27, 2024

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

8 hours

The short films are screened on a loop in the museum exhibit located in the Visitor Center at Valley Forge, open 9 AM to 5 PM daily (closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day)

Event Type

  • Exhibition/Show
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