Artillery Firing Demonstration
Special Event
Artillery Firing at Valley Forge
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Where: Muhlenberg's Brigade (tour stop #2)
Learn about the cannons and artillery used during the American Revolutionary War and watch park rangers in living history clothing demonstrate a cannon firing.
Artillery firing demonstrations take place at the firing range located behind the log huts at Muhlenberg's Brigade. Programs begin at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM, and run for about 30 minutes.
All demonstrations are weather and staff dependent.
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Artillery firing demonstrations take place at the firing range behind the reconstructed log soldier huts at Muhlenberg's Brigade.
Latitude and Longitude 40.097262, -75.426106
Schedule
Date:
May 16, 2026
Time:
11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Duration:
30 minutes
Cannon firing demonstrations run for around 30 minutes.
Contact Information
Jennifer Bolton
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Event Type
- Living History
- Talk
Tags:
artillery firing, living history, cannon firing demonstration, artillery demonstration, valley forge, valley forge national historic park