Artillery Firing Demonstration

Park Event · Valley Forge National Historical Park · Sep 5, 2026 · 11:00 AM–11:30 AM

Artillery Firing at Valley Forge

When: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Where: Muhlenberg's Brigade (tour stop #2)

Learn about the cannons and artillery used during the American Revolutionary War and watch park rangers in living history clothing demonstrate a cannon firing.

Artillery firing demonstrations take place at the firing range located behind the log huts at Muhlenberg's Brigade. Programs begin at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM, and run for about 30 minutes. All demonstrations are weather and staff dependent.

Source: National Park Service (public domain).