The Life and Times of Baron von Steuben - Fall Campfire Program
The Life and Times of Baron von Steuben
When: September 27, 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!
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
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!
Latitude and Longitude 40.100713, -75.448053
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Fall campfire programs run for about one hour.
Contact Information
Russell Brindley
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Event Type
- Campfire/Evening Program
- Talk