September: Camp Followers

Did you know that the Revolutionary Armies were followed by hundreds of women and children? Learn about the importance of the followers in the daily lives of soldiers, and how these often overlooked people shaped the outcome of the war.

Location:  Historic Village, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977

Time:  Saturday August 8th 2026, 11am – 3pm

This free event is part of our Monthly Living History Series. From April through October 2026, Washington Crossing Historic Park hosts Soldier Saturdays & Farmstead Fridays. Presented in partnership with Americana Corner, these free monthly programs explore military and civilian life during the American Revolution.

Upcoming Programs

Farmstead Fridays – Thompson-Neely Farmstead

Explore civilian life during the Revolution with hands-on demonstrations. Programs take place on the 4th Friday of each month.

• 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 at the Hibbs Garden, the same day as Farmstead Fridays, at 12:30pm (registration required)

Soldier Saturdays – Lower Park Village

Learn about military life during the Revolution with monthly themed programs, held on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

• October 10: Civilians in the War Effort

Fall Lantern Tours

Experience the suspense and determination of the night that changed history. This fall, join us for immersive seasonal Lantern Tours of Washington Crossing Historic Park, held at the very time of day the historic Crossing occurred (Registration required).