Educational day exploring Revolutionary War history
- Takes5-6 hours
- Budget$-$$
- About$40-60 for family of 4
- Best forFamilies, History Buffs, Educational
The plan
- 10:00 AM
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Visitor center opens 9:30. Free admission. Historic buildings and trails.
- 1:00 PM
Lunch at Molly Maguire's Irish Pub
Family-friendly pub with a kids' menu. 197 Bridge St.
- 3:00 PM
Walk French Creek Heritage Trail
Interpretive signs on the Revolutionary War powder mill along the creek. Trailheads on Hares Hill Rd and Rapps Dam Rd in East Pikeland, a five-minute drive from Bridge St.
Good for school-age kids learning American history. Two short drives, easy walking in between.