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Special Event

Event

Artillery Firing Demonstration

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Time:

11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Type of Event

Living History
Talk

Cannon firing demonstrations run for around 30 minutes.

Description

Artillery Firing at Valley Forge

When: Saturday, August 30, 2025

Where: Muhlenberg's Brigade (tour stop #2)

Learn about the cannons and artillery used during the American Revolutionary War and watch park rangers in living history clothing demonstrate a cannon firing.

Artillery firing demonstrations take place at the firing range located behind the log huts at Muhlenberg's Brigade. Programs begin at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 2 PM, and run for about 30 minutes.

All demonstrations are weather and staff dependent.

Reservation or Registration: No

Contact Information

Jennifer Bolton

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Image Gallery

illustration of a cannon with fire and smoke coming from the barrel.
illustration of a cannon with fire and smoke coming from the barrel.
Watch an artillery firing demonstration at Valley Forge on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
NPS Graphic / G. Purifoy
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