Special Event

Event

The Life and Times of Baron von Steuben - Fall Campfire Program

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 40.100713, -75.448053


Accessed from PA Route 23. Park at the General von Steuben Statue parking lot or the Varnum’s Picnic Area parking lot, then walk down the historic trace road to Conway’s Brigade. Lanterns will light the way!

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Time:

7:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Campfire/Evening Program
Talk

Fall campfire programs run for about one hour.


Description

The Life and Times of Baron von Steuben

When: September 20, 2025 at 7pm

Where: Conway's Brigade

Friedrich von Steuben's contributions instilled new measures of duty and professionalism in the American army. But who was he really? Where did he come from? Was he really a fraud, as some people say? Let's unpack von Steuben's life to find out what brought him here and allowed him to play such a large role in American history.

What to Bring: Flashlight, blanket, jacket.

Weather: The program will be canceled for rain, call 610-783-1000, option 1 before 5 PM to check on the status of the program.

Parking & Getting to Conway's Brigade: Accessed from PA Route 23. Park at the General von Steuben Statue parking lot or the Varnum’s Picnic Area parking lot, then walk down the historic trace road to Conway’s Brigade. Lanterns will light the way!


More information

Reservation or Registration: No


Contact Information

Russell Brindley

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