illustration of a park ranger standing near a campfire surrounded by an audience seated on benches

The Night Sky - Fall Campfire Program

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Oct 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
  • Free

The Night Sky

When: October 4, 2025 at 7pm

Where: Conway's Brigade

Explore the wonders of the night sky from the folks of the past and the present. Each constellation holds a unique story from mythologies, legends and folklore of the ancient Greeks, Native American tribes, and the people of Valley Forge.

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

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

Schedule

Date:

Oct 4, 2025

Time:

7:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Fall campfire programs run for about one hour.

Contact Information

Russell Brindley

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Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Talk
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