Lunch & Learn: Tales of the Mad Prussian: The Misadventures of Johan von Krafft
June 17, 2025 @ 12:00PM — 1:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Tredyffrin Public Library: 582 Upper Gulph Road Strafford, PA 19087 Get Directions
Join us for a riveting historical tale about a restless Prussian soldier—based on Lt. Johann von Krafft's memoirs.
Accessibility: If you require an accommodation to facilitate participation, please fill out the library's request form at least three weeks before the program. If you have any specific questions about accessibility, contact Sam at ssorensen@tredyffrinlibraries.org.
About the Presenter: David Lawrence
Growing up in Levittown, PA, David Lawrence first visited Valley Forge as a boy during the 1976 Bicentennial. He began working as a tour bus driver while in college in the '90s, working alongside his parents. After college, he became a Social Studies teacher. He joined the National Park Service in 2004, with stints at Richmond National Battlefield Park, Morristown National Historical Park, and the Statute of Liberty and Ellis Island National Monument. In 2012, he found himself returning to Valley Forge, and now gives programs in the park where he first found his love of history and of our National Parks.
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Since 1976, the Valley Forge Park Alliance has been dedicated to its philanthropic mission of preserving, protecting, and advocating for Valley Forge National Historical Park. As a non-profit organization, the Alliance supports the park through the tireless efforts of volunteer citizen stewards and community partnerships.
Nearly 250 years after The Encampment at Valley Forge, Valley Forge National Historical Park continues to serve as a cherished backyard park for many in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Welcoming over 2.2 million visitors annually, the park offers 30 miles of outdoor trails for birding, walking, running, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Visitors enjoy 3,500 acres of remarkable native biodiversity, including a river, numerous streams, forests, wetlands, and a tall grass meadow that support countless species of wildlife.
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