Event
The Great Cow Chase! Wayne's Foraging Operations in New Jersey, 1778 - Fall Campfire Program
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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!
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Fall campfire programs run for about one hour.
Description
The Great Cow Chase! Wayne's Foraging Operations in New Jersey, 1778
When: September 27, 2025 at 7pm
Where: Conway's Brigade
At the darkest moment of the Valley Forge encampment, General “Mad” Anthony Wayne led a foraging expedition around Philadelphia, playing a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with British forces in New Jersey while gathering much-needed supplies, including a large herd of cattle. Come to this talk to learn about this “Great Cow Chase,” a tale of daring men on a dangerous mission, spies, hot pursuits, hair-raising escapes...and COWS!
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!
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