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Full Schedule Of Events At Valley Forge National Historical Park

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Living history presentations are being offered at Valley Forge National Historical Park this summer/NPS

Summer means longer days, and more events, at Valley Forge National Historical Park in Pennsylvania.

Park operating hours have been extended to 6 p.m. for the Valley Forge Visitor Center, The Museum Gallery, Washington's Headquarters, Muhlenberg Brigade Huts, and The Encampment Store. The park movie will be screened every half hour between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Park Programs and Tours

* Ranger-led walking tours will depart daily from the park theater at 10:20 a.m., 12:20 p.m. and 2:20 p.m.

* Living history demonstrations will be offered daily at the Muhlenberg Brigade Huts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rangers in continental uniform will share the story of the soldiers and camp followers at the Valley Forge encampment.

* Children's exploration stations will be available in the visitor center and the Education Pavilion daily between 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Families are invited to stop by to participate in hands on learning activities with historical props, children's books and crafts.

* Ranger talks will be presented daily at Washington's Headquarters at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. giving an overview of Washington's leadership style as Commander-in-Chief.

* Trolley tours, bike tours, hiking tours and step-on tour guide service provided by The Encampment Store are available throughout the summer. Call 610-783-1074 for details.

* Bird walks with the Friends of Valley Forge the second and fourth Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. every month at the Artillery Park parking lot.

Special Events

* Lunch and Learn Series: June 17 and 24, July 8, 15 and 22, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

* Join the Friends of Valley Forge in the Meeting Room in the Education Center. Bring your lunch and enjoy a presentation about the American Revolution or Valley Forge.

* Evening Carillon Concerts: Wednesdays in July and August at 7:30 p.m. The Washington Memorial Chapel presents their annual summer carillon concert series. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, snacks or dinner. The Chapel Cabin Shop will stay open late for refreshments.

* Lunch Carillon Concerts: June 19, British Isles. June 26 America. For the first time ever, the Washington Memorial Chapel is offering a themed lunch and carillon concert. Themed lunch menu and traditional fare are offered at the Chapel Cabin Shop.

* Story Telling Benches: June 14-August 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join the Once Upon A Nation story tellers at two locations (Visitor Center and Train Station.)

Secrets and Spies: June 13-August 15, Saturdays at 12:30 p.m.

* George Washington needs your help! There's a rumor of a plot to have him kidnapped at Valley Forge. Be the first to enlist and join an American spy network to uncover the traitors on a fun, interactive guided walk.

* March Out of the Continental Army: June 20 at 11 a.m.

Join rangers and volunteers in a reenactment of the soldiers departing the Valley Forge encampment along the same route that the Continental Army traveled. Meet at Artillery Park at 11 a.m. The 90-minute walk is 2 miles. Learn about the camp followers, fortifications and entrenchments and Sullivan's Bridge.

* Fourth of July Community Picnic: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join Valley Forge staff, volunteers, and park partners for a family tradition with great fun, great food and plenty of child friendly activities.

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