Independence Day Commemoration at Valley Forge

Thursday, Jul 4, 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Route 23 and Gulph Road

Hands-on activities take place in the Visitor Center at Valley Forge. Readings of the Declaration of Independence and artillery firing demonstrations take place at the firing range at Muhlenberg's Brigade located behind the soldier huts. Please note: Artillery firing demonstrations may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Schedule:

10:30am: Reading of the Declaration of Independence

11am:  First Artillery Firing

11:10am: Second Artillery Firing

1:30pm: Reading of the Declaration of Independence

2:00pm: First Artillery Firing

2:10pm: Second Artillery Firing

Hands-on Activities at the Visitor Center

Sign the Declaration of Independece

Make Your 18th century Hat

Be a Revolutionary Spy