Monthly Living History Programs
Monthly Living History
From April through October 2026, Washington Crossing Historic Park will host Soldier Saturdays & Farmstead Fridays, a series of free monthly living history programs exploring military and civilian life during the American Revolution, presented in partnership with Americana Corner.
Held at the Thompson-Neely Farmstead and Lower Park Village, these educational programs take place from 11 AM–3 PM on the second Saturday and fourth Friday of each month. Please see below for a detailed schedule of program topics—we hope to see you there!
Soldier Saturdays at the Lower Park Village
Our Soldier Saturday programs, which will take place on the 2nd Saturday of each month, will feature demonstrations on life as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. Below is a list of dates and topics.
| April 11 | Uniform Production and Usage |
| May 9 | Maritime services in the Revolution |
| June 13 | Cooking on Campaign |
| July 11 | Hessian Occupation |
| August 8 | Artillery |
| September 12 | Camp Followers |
| October 10 | Civilians in the War Effort |
Farmstead Fridays at the Thompson-Neely Farmstead
Our Farmstead Fridays programs, which will take place the 4th Friday of each month, will feature demonstrations on civilian life during the Revolution. Below is a list of dates and topics.
| April 24 | Household Chores |
| May 22 | Tending the Farmstead |
| June 26 | Historic Trades |
| July 24 | Making Hay by Hand |
| August 28 | Milling with Water Power |
| September 25 | Tending the Flock |
| October 23 | Preparing for Winter |
Garden Tours at the Hibbs House Kitchen Garden
We’re excited to introduce our new monthly Garden Tours, offering a closer look at the historic Hibbs House Kitchen Garden as it comes to life throughout the growing season. Tours will be held on the same day as our free Farmstead Friday programs, taking place on the last Friday of each month at 12:30 PM, from April through September. These guided experiences invite visitors to step into the sights, scents, and stories of an 18th-century kitchen garden. View tour dates and register below.
October-December
Even though our free monthly living history programs end in October, that doesn’t mean living history stops! Join us in October for our Fall Lantern Tours and look forward to our, Crossing Reenactments, and Ten Crucial Days Bus tours in December.
