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

By Sarah F.


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,

Filed Under: Family Fun · Tagged With: 4th of July, Celebrate the Holidays in Chester County, History, The Town Dish, Valley Forge National Historical Park

Originally published by Sarah Freymoyer and the Philly Burb Moms team on June 25, 2011.