1001 Eagle Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
USA
Payment is due no later than 2/4/19
WE MUST ARRIVE ON TIME AS THEIR WILL BE NO LATE ENTRY SO PLEASE BE PROMPT IN MEETING THE GROUP
2019 Pilgrimage and Encampment- This is the 107th Cradle of Liberty Council, BSA, Pilgrimage & Encampment
This is the longest, continuous Scouting event in the world!
Cradle of Liberty Council celebrates George Washington and his troops:
A day-long Pilgrimage program focused on the historical significance of General George Washington’s Continental Army and our country’s struggle for independence, with a round-robin of program features, The pilgrimage is open to anyone involved in scouting as well as their families. This is our commemoration of the Continental Army’s original encampment here during the Revolutionary War. The Pilgrimage portion provides learning opportunities of that era as well as modern times via a round-robin course.
George Washington’s army wintered over in Valley Forge from December 19, 1777 to June 19, 1778. The 12,000 men and women of the Continental Army who arrived in Valley Forge
suffered from starvation, disease, and exposure. While at Valley Forge the army was able to regroup and get coordinated training. On leaving Valley Forge in June, Washington’s resupplied
and newly trained army defeated the British at the Battle of Monmouth. Our Encampment is both similar to and different from Washington’s encampment. We come fully supplied with modern equipment and plenty of rations. However, we still face the uncertainty of weather conditions – anywhere from very cold to downright warm; and dry, snowing or raining. Day visitors to the Pilgrimage need to take weather conditions into consideration, too. Although you will only be here for the day, improper dress or inadequate food or water can make your day miserable.
FOOTWARE/ATTIRE: Dress for the weather. In particular, dress in layers. Improperly dressed participants may be asked to leave for their own safety. NO SNEAKERS! You must wear hiking or waterproof footwear.
PILGRIMAGE STATIONS
Station #1 Marching Revolutionary-war style with wooden muskets
Station #2 Regimental Encampment
Station #3 Music of the Revolution
Station #4 Learn about the Generals of the Revolution through their paintings (indoor program)
Station #5 Meet former president James Madison before his presidency – father of our Constitution – while a member of the Orange County, Virginia, militia
Station #6 Revolutionary war artillery
Station #7 Cavalry of the Revolution – live horses in a training arena
Station #8 Game show – honoring the enlisted soldier