Hear ye! Hear ye! Kids can "Join the Continental Army" this Saturday, March 2nd, at Valley Forge National Historical Park.

Hear ye! Hear ye! Kids can “Join the Continental Army” at Valley Forge National Historical Park. The cause of liberty needs your help!

Children are invited to “enlist” in the Continental Army and experience a day in the life of the continental soldier. Recruits will be mustered in by receiving enlistment papers and continental currency. Recruits will be issued wooden (dummy) muskets and learn how to stand, march, and carry their musket as one of Washington’s soldiers would have done. Officers, park rangers dressed in continental uniform, will train the recruits in a full musket drill.

Attendees are encouraged to return for future programs, as the topics covered will be different each time. Those who participated in the first programs will help to teach and train newcomers, just as Washington’s veteran soldiers would have done, and will be promoted as the program continues.

No reservations necessary. Meet at the Visitor Center to sign in. Appropriate for boys and girls, ages 6-12. Depending on the weather, activities will take place outdoors, so please dress accordingly and wear sturdy shoes.

Program begins at 11 a.m. Please arrive by 10:45 to “muster”, or sign in, at the Visitor Center.

*A special Join the Continental Army program will take place on Saturday, March 2nd. “Soldiers” will receive a formal inspection by the Commander-in-Chief, General Washington himself in addition to taking part in a multitude of special birthday activities.

For additional program questions, call 610-783-1099

The Franklin Institute Offers a New Discovery Camp at Valley Forge National Historical Park

The Franklin Institute Offers a New Discovery Camp at Valley Forge National Historical Park Still looking for a summer camp for your kids? Take advantage of this special discount and save $25 off one week of Discovery Camp at Valley Forge National Historic Park if you register by May 31! Call 215- 448-1200 and mention coupon code DCVF12 to receive your discount*.

Journey beyond the walls of the Museum and learn about science outdoors, at Valley Forge National Historical Park! Campers will spend most of the day outside – hiking, exploring, and nurturing their love of science and nature. Discovery Camp at Valley Forge is offered for children in Grades 3 – 8.

Camp dates,times and prices are as follows:
July 16 – July 20
July 23 – July 27
July 30 – August 3
August 6 – August 10
Camp Day: 9AM-4PM

$275/week for Franklin Institute Members
$300/week for for Non-Members
**Early arrival and late departure times are available for an additional fee.

Valley Forge National Historical Park is located in King of Prussia, PA. Campers in this program will need to be dropped off and picked up inside the park each day by their parent or guardian.

Click here to learn more about Discovery Camp at Valley Forge and for Sign Up Information and necessary forms.

*Discount is only valid on one week of Discovery Camp at Valley Forge Historical Park. Not valid on Discovery Camp at The Franklin Institute or previous Discovery Camp purchases.

The Town Dish hosts Picnic in the Park at Valley Forge National Historical Park

Bring your picnic blanket and celebrate our nation’s independence at Valley Forge’s 4th of July Community Picnic in the Park! Enjoy children’s craft activities and a traditional Fourth of July barbecue at the Visitor Center. Hear Founding Father Thomas Jefferson read the Declaration of Independence, following, everyone is invited to sign their John Hancock the Declaration. Living history reenactors will set up camp at the Muhlenberg Brigade huts and demonstrate soldier life and Revolutionary War artillery throughout the day.

Valley Forge National Historical Park
1400 North Outer Line Drive
King of Prussia, PA

Lots More…
• Kids games and historical activities
• Hot dogs and burgers for sale
• Live DJ from Scott Entertainment
• Artillery demonstrations at 12:00pm, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm
• Jefferson’s reading at 12:30pm and 2:30pm

For more information call the Valley Forge Visitor Center, 610-783-1099
This year’s Picnic in the Park is proudly sponsored by The Town Dish, a local network of foodie websites and The Friends of Valley Forge Park,