News Release

Valley Forge National Historical Park Commemorates the 245th Anniversary of the March-in of the Continental Army

Hands-on activities and programs duing the day and evening will commemorate the 245th anniversary of the army's arrival at Valley Forge.

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News Release Date: December 12, 2022

Contact: Gregory Purifoy, 610-331-4329

King of Prussia, Pa. – On Saturday, December 17, 2022, Valley Forge National Historical Park will commemorate the 245th anniversary of the arrival of the Continental Army to Valley Forge in 1777 with free family-friendly programming and hands-on activities.

Indoor activities run from 9 AM to 5 PM in the Visitor Center at Valley Forge. Outdoor activities run from 11 AM to 6 PM. A free guided walk led by reenactors from Spencer’s Additional Regiment departs from the visitor center at 10 AM and proceeds to Muhlenberg's Brigade to kick off the outdoor programs.

March-In activities are spread across the park with programming taking place at the visitor center, Muhlenberg's Brigade, and the Washington's Headquarters area.

Daytime outdoor activities are scheduled from 11 AM to 4 PM. When the sun goes down, the lanterns light up and it's time to gather around the campfire for evening programs at Muhlenberg's Brigade, scheduled at 4 PM and 5 PM.

The full schedule of program times, locations, and descriptions is available at go.nps.gov/march-in-2022.

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The public is encouraged to learn more about the history of the Continental Army's arrival at Valley Forge at www.nps.gov/articles/000/march-in-to-valley-forge.htm and view the park's event calendar at www.nps.gov/vafo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.

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Activities at Muhlenberg's Brigade take place from 11 AM to 6 PM on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

NPS Graphic/G. Purifoy

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Activities at Washington's Headquarters take place from 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

NPS Graphic/G. Purifoy

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