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Join us for family friendly America250 activities during this free event at Historic Rock Ford including: Crafts;Themed activities in the General Edward Hand Mansion and “Lancaster’s Revolutionaries” Exhibit in the Snyder Gallery;Sutlers;Interact with living historians including the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, Leslie Bramlett as Hannah Till, and historical cricket games with Tom Melville. Concessions will be available. All proceeds benefit Historic Rock Ford. Event is rain or shine. This event is free but registration is requested for planning purposes

It's time to Kick It At The Square!  Join us on Sunday, June 7th from 11am to 1pm for soccer-themed games, music, and family-friendly activities led by Go With YoYo – all on the Suburban Square Lawn.

Saturdays, June 27, July 4, 11, 18, and 25 Drop in between 10 am and 1 pm Kids Dig History is back this summer starting on June 27! Get your hands dirty at the archaeology dig and in the kitchen garden. Screen dirt to look for artifacts such as redware pottery and animal bones, then help wash and dry brush artifacts in the lab. Try your hand at planting, weeding, or harvesting vegetables. Depending on the day, additional pop-up living history programs will be happening simultaneously. Location: The Speaker’s House, 151 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA Cost: Free

Valley Forge 50/250 Celebration: Visitor Gateway When: Friday, July 3, 2026 from 9am to 5pm Where: Visitor Center at Valley Forge (shuttle stop 1) This 4th of July weekend, begin your visit to Valley Forge National Historical Park at the visitor center and plan your 50/250 experience! Talk to a park ranger, pick up your Junior Ranger activity book, celebrate the people's park with the My Valley Forge Story exhibit, and listen to engaging stories from Revolutionary War history provided by Historic Philadelphia Inc. Walk or take the special event shuttle to Muhlenberg's Brigade to see the opening ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of Valley Forge National Historical Park and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The park will be extremely busy this day and parking is limited. Please plan accordingly. Additional trip-planning materials and transportation information is available at go.nps.gov/vafo-50-250

Saturdays, July 4, 11, 18, and 25 Drop in between 10 am and 1 pm Kids Dig History is back this summer starting on June 27! Get your hands dirty at the archaeology dig and in the kitchen garden. Screen dirt to look for artifacts such as redware pottery and animal bones, then help wash and dry brush artifacts in the lab. Try your hand at planting, weeding, or harvesting vegetables. Depending on the day, additional pop-up living history programs will be happening simultaneously. Location: The Speaker’s House, 151 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA Cost: Free