{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Valley Forge Field Study with Ken Gavin- September 12-13, 2026 EXPLORE WITH US!","description":"Limited to 40 seats Deadline to donate: August 29 @11:59pm&amp;nbsp; Field Study at Valley Forge Fall Fundraiser&amp;nbsp; Led by historian Ken Gavin Saturday\u2013Sunday, September 12\u201313, 2026 Join us for a special weekend exploring the history of the Valley Forge encampment through its military, political, economic, social, and cultural significance. Led by historian Ken Gavin, this fundraising field study will include rarely visited locations, well-known landmarks, and fascinating connections between Valley Forge and Gettysburg. Saturday, September 12 Dinner at the Historic Black Powder Tavern 5:30\u20136:00 p.m. \u2014 Arrival 6:00 p.m. \u2014 Buffet Dinner 8:00 p.m. \u2014 Program Concludes Black Powder Tavern 1164 Valley Forge Road Wayne, PA 19087 Portions of the Black Powder Tavern date to approximately 1747, allowing participants to dine inside a building that witnessed the Valley Forge encampment. Dinner will be served buffet-style. Soft drinks are included, and a cash bar will be available. The tavern stands across the street from the site of the **Stone Chimney Picket**, an important but rarely visited location associated with the encampment. During the winter of 1777\u20131778, the Continental Army used the surviving chimney of a burned home as a picket post guarding a key roadway. The site also hosted one of the army\u2019s biweekly markets, where local civilians sold food to soldiers at regulated prices. Sunday, September 13 Participants will have the morning free to eat breakfast before gathering for the field study. You are responsible for transportation to the visitor center at VFNHP. 8:30\u20139:00 a.m. \u2014 Gather at the Valley Forge National Historical Park Visitor Center** 1400 North Outer Line Drive King of Prussia, PA 19406 9:00 a.m.\u20131:00 p.m. \u2014 Valley Forge Field Study with Ken Gavin** **Participants will travel between tour stops aboard a reserved bus.** This comprehensive tour will examine the encampment from multiple perspectives, with stops including: Muhlenberg Brigade Huts National Memorial Arch Washington\u2019s Headquarters Complex The Grand Parade Ken will also highlight individuals, monuments, and stories that create unique connections between Valley Forge and Gettysburg. 1:00 p.m. \u2014 Tour concludes at the Visitor Center. Thank you for joining us and for your support! ## Transportation and Lodging Participants must arrange their own transportation to and from the Valley Forge area and secure their own hotel accommodations. Bus transportation between locations within Valley Forge National Historical Park during Sunday\u2019s field study is included. ","author_name":"Addressing Gettysburg","author_url":"http:\/\/www.addressinggettysburg.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42232330\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/204518950"}