Crossing Reenactor Registration

Reenactor Registration Opens July 2025!

Registration for the 2025 December 14 and December 25 Crossing Reenactments is open!

If you’re new to the event or are not currently on our mailing list, please contact us at info@washingtoncrossingpark.org to be added.

All registrants are required to be active members of a standing unit and adhere to our WCHP Reenactor Guidelines.

Please take note of the following information for the upcoming event:

  1. Individual registration is required by Monday, November 3rd, in order to participate. N.B. As referenced in previous communications the park has decided to utilize an individual registration process as it best serves the needs of this unique event.
  2. All individuals who register must be affiliated with an active living history organization that has valid liability insurance.
  3. Only those participants who register for the event will be permitted to participate. There will be absolutely no walk-ons with no exceptions to that rule.
  4. Reenactors must provide their own period-correct clothing. Please review our clothing and material culture guidelines for details.
    N.B. The clothing and material culture guidelines will be strictly enforced as a condition of participation with no exceptions. Of particular importance are the rules that: All military personnel will be clean shaven or exhibit no more than three days of overall facial hair growth
    No modern eyeglasses are permitted.  Period appropriate eyeglasses only are allowed.
  5. Information regarding event logistics will be sent to all registered participants in the coming months. All official communication regarding the event will come directly from park personnel. It is critical that you supply an active, monitored email address.
  6. All participants should assume they are the rank of private unless specifically requested to portray a different rank. These assignments will be made by site representatives and communicated directly to the individuals involved.
  7. Participants ages 1 to 15 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times while on-site. Those ages 16 and 17 may participate independently, provided they are under the supervision of their reenacting unit. Please note that participants must be at least 16 years old to portray a soldier in the boat, and at least 18 years old to serve as a rower on the boat crew. These age requirements are in place to ensure the safety of all participants and maintain the historical integrity of the reenactment.
  8. All inquiries should be directed to info@washingtoncrossingpark.org. Please include the words “Crossing Registration” in the subject line.

Important Dates:

  • Registration Opens: July 23, 2025
  • Registration Closes: November 3, 2025

Boat Crew Dates:

  • Safety Meeting: Thursday, August 7, 2025
  • Rowing Practice Dates:
    • Sunday, August 17, 2025 
    • Sunday, September 28, 2025

For military inquiries:
Ken Gavin, Senior Living History Consultant – LivingHistory@FriendsWCP.org

For civilian program inquiries:
Samantha Allison, Civilian Coordinator – CivilianPrograms@friendswcp.org

For material culture guideline inquiries and related items:
Alex Robb, Interpretive Programs Specialist – ARobb@FriendsWCP.org

For all general questions:
info@washingtoncrossingpark.org