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Marching Out Into the Future: 250 Years of the U.S. Army

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Jun 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Marching Out Into the Future: 250 Years of the U.S. Army

When: Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM

Where: Artillery Park (Tour Stop #7)

Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States Army at Valley Forge National Historical Park. Learn about the equipment and experiences of soldiers from many different eras of the U.S. Army, from the American Revolution to present day.

At 3:30 PM, join park rangers, volunteers, living history presenters, and current members of the Pennsylvania Nationl Guard in a march from Artillery Park to the Von Steuben Statue overlooking the Grand Parade for a ceremonial wreath laying.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Presenters representing different eras of the United States Army will be spread along the Baptist Trace Road Trail at Artillery Park (Tour Stop #7)

Latitude and Longitude 40.093893, -75.448912

Schedule

Date:

Jun 14, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Contact Information

Adam Gresek
610-716-6190
Contact Us

Event Type

  • Exhibition/Show
  • Living History
  • Walk
Tags: valley forge, valley forge national historical park, march out of the continental army, united states army, living history