April 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Parked at Home Virtual Series
Explore America’s national parks from the comfort of home!
Every park has a story. During this virtual series, we’ll connect with people from across the country to talk about special places and complex stories at National Park Service sites. Join us to learn more about a place that might be close to home, or in a destination you dream of visiting. Each hour-long program includes a presentation and opportunities for questions and answers.
All Parked at Home programs are free and open to all. Hosted on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM (eastern) in March and April.
Thank you to our partner, Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, for supporting this program.
Register here.
April 3, 2025 – Valley Forge National Historical Park
Patriots from the Blackstone Valley were involved in many critical battles and campaigns during the War for Independence. For much of the war, soldiers from disparate regiments fought together under a loose coalition. At Valley Forge, the 1777-1778 winter encampment site of the Continental Army, patriots from the Blackstone Valley joined soldiers from numerous colonies in their shared fight. At this place, they became part of a united fighting force capable of winning a war against a great empire. Learn about the contributions of soldiers from this region, and particularly patriots of color in the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, while also getting an insider’s view of Valley Forge.
