2009 Events
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Family in Camp. See Children's Day.
Remember the Ladies Conference, from a previous year
Artillery Line during Patriots Day
Gilpin House all aglow. See The Battlefield by Candlelight.
March 8 — Charter Day
Noon-5pm FREE
Visit an 18th century tavern. Meet the tavernkeeper and his patrons who will invite you to play tavern games of the time period. Visit the Blacksmith Shop and learn about the importance of this trade in the local community.
May 9 — Children's Day
10am-4pm Admission Charged
Bring the family to the Park for the day and participate in various demonstrations and hands-on activities. See an operating Blacksmith Shop and try your hand at 18th century chores and crafts.
June 14 — "The Military Arms Collection at Valley Forge"
2pm-3pm
Scout Houting Valley Forge NHP
June 22-August 14, 2009 —
Summer History CampFor six to eleven year-olds More information
July 19 — Invasion and Insurrection: Security, Defense and War in the Delaware Valley, 1609-1812
2pm-3pm
Presented by Dr. Jeffrey Dorwart
August 16 — "Red Tape and the Revolution"
2pm-3pm
Presented by Bob Sullivan
November 28 — Patriots Day
10am-4pm Admission Charged
The Battlefield will come alive with military and civilian living historians. Military re-enactors will provide firing demonstrations. Craft demonstrations.
December 12 — The Battlefield by Candlelight
3pm-7pm Admission Charged
Tour the candlelit homes on Benjamin Ring and Gideon Gilpin. Learn about their families experiences before, during and after the Battle of Brandywine.
