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The British Are Coming!


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 05/07/2023
During the winter of 1777 and into the spring of 1778, the Continental army was encamped at Valley Forge while British troops occupied Philadelphia. Both sides sent out patrols to gather intelligence and supplies. Sometimes British patrols extended fairly far into what is now Bucks and Montgomery County. Visit the Farmstead on May 6th and 7th to meet members of the Queens Rangers and British Light Infantry men to learn about those trying times for citizens and soldiers alike. All ages; free

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Saturday, May 6th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday, May 7th from 10:00 am to 3:00pm
The British Are Coming!

Hear ye, hear ye! By order of His Majesty King George III you are hereby invited to visit the Peter Wentz Farmstead! During the winter of 1777 and into the spring of 1778, the Continental army was encamped at Valley Forge while British troops occupied Philadelphia. Both sides sent out patrols to gather intelligence and supplies. Sometimes British patrols extended fairly far into what is now Bucks and Montgomery County. Visit the Farmstead on May 6th and 7th to meet members of the Queens Rangers and British Light Infantry men to learn about those trying times for citizens and soldiers alike.

 All ages; free


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Organization:

Peter Wentz Farmstead

Location:

2030 Shearer Road
Lansdale, PA, 19446
United States

Phone:

610-584-5104
Contact name: 
Carly Schmidt
The event has already taken place on this date: 
05/07/2023
Time: 
Saturday 10:00-4:00, Sunday 10:00-3:00
Price: 
Free

Ages

All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kids