Events

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