Soldier Saturdays & Farmstead Fridays – 2026

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.

Programs are held at the Thompson-Neely Farmstead and Lower Park Village from 11 AM–3 PM on the second Saturday and fourth Friday of each month. Note: Some programs are subject to change due to weather or other factors.

Farmstead Fridays – Thompson-Neely Farmstead

Location: 1638 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938
Explore civilian life during the Revolution with hands-on demonstrations. Programs take place on the 4th Friday of each month at 12:30 PM, alongside our Garden Tours.

• April 24: Household Chores
• May 22: Tending the Farmstead
• June 26: Historic Trades
• July 24: Haymaking
• August 28: Milling with Water Power
• September 25: Tending the Flock
• October 23: Preparing for Winter

Garden Tours
Step into the sights, scents, and stories of an 18th-century kitchen garden on these guided tours, held the same day as Farmstead Fridays.

Soldier Saturdays – Lower Park Village

Location: 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977
Learn about military life during the Revolution with monthly themed programs, held on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

• 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