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Special Event
Event
Skills and Trades of the Encampment
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 40.097167, -75.425891
The Living History Society of New Jersey will be at the log huts at Muhlenberg's Brigade between 10am and 4pm. In case of inclement weather, the program will move inside the Visitor Center at Valley Forge.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
6 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History
Talk
The Living History Society of New Jersey will be at the log huts at Muhlenberg's Brigade between 10am and 4pm.
Description
Skills and Trades of the Encampment
When: Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 10am to 4pm
Where: Muhlenberg's Brigade (Tour Stop 2)
The Living History Society of New Jersey will demonstrate different trades reflected in the skill sets and knowledge of the general soldiery and followers of the army encamped at Valley Forge.
Learn about the construction of overalls and uniforms, mending soldier’s clothing, leatherworking such as creation of cartridge boxes, shoes, harness and tack for horses, and carpentry, including the creation of crates and other wood products, and the sewing of [market] wallets and women’s clothing.
Reservation or Registration: No
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