"Once Upon a Nation" Special Programs

Storytelling benches

Come and listen as specially trained storytellers share riveting stories of the Valley Forge encampment, and how it became a turning point in the Revolutionary War.

Our "Once Upon A Nation" storytellers aren’t dressed in colonial garb, but they’ll effortlessly transport you back in time as you sit on spacious and comfortable teak benches.

Stories last just a few minutes each and are told continuously during operating hours.

You can start at any of the benches, all clearly marked with a "Once Upon A Nation" sign. And it’s completely FREE!

Operating hours:

September 10 – October 23:  11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays

Bench locations: Three locations: Visitor Center, Train Station at Washington’s Headquarters, Varnum’s Quarters, FREE

Valley Forge After Hours

Travel back in time to June 1778, a turning point in the Revolutionary War. Spend an exciting evening at the famous encampment at Valley Forge and see what nights were like for the Continental Army.

Enjoy a traditional Colonial dinner with Martha Washington before checking in at General Washington’s Headquarters, then relax around the group campfire and listen to the soldiers’ tales.

Dates:

September 10 – October 22: 5 p.m., Saturdays

Price: $55 Adults, $50 Student/Seniors/Military/Children 12 and under. Includes dinner.

Duration: 3 1/2 hours
Departs from the the Valley Forge Visitor Center

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