Colonial Crafts and Photo Booth

Washington Crossing Historic Park - Visitor Center & Historic Village 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

Bring your whole family to the Washington Crossing Historic Park Visitor Center on March 24 and you'll leave with your next Facebook profile picture! The Friends of Washington Crossing Park will host a morning of colonial crafts and a chance to dress in colonial-era clothing and pose for a group photo with your family. This event lasts an hour and will be held at 10 AM, 11 AM and noon. Event capacity is 30 children for each time slot. To register your group, please call the Visitor Center at 215-493-4076. The Friends of Washington Crossing Park, a non-profit formed in Read More

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Seed-Planting Workshop

Washington Crossing Historic Park - Visitor Center & Historic Village 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

Bring the kids to Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) to plant seeds for heirloom lavender in pots of their own design. Pots, seeds, special starter soil and watering cans will be provided. This workshop will be led by Blanche Gottel, "The Plant Lady of Bucks County." The workshop is limited to 30 children. To register your child, please call the park at 215-493-4076. The Friends of Washington Crossing Park, a non-profit formed in 2009 to save the crossing reenactment in the wake of state budget cuts, is turning 10. In honor of the anniversary, the Friends are hosting 10 free events at Read More

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Music on the Riverbank

Washington Crossing Historic Park - Visitor Center & Historic Village 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

Looking for an excuse to get outside on a beautiful spring evening? On Saturday, May 25 at 6 PM, bring a picnic dinner down to the riverfront near the Visitor Center for a free live jazz concert at Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA). No registration is required. The jazz band performing is the The Triple Ts, a jazz-fusion trio based in Philadelphia. Performing original music and arrangements of forgotten pop classics, they have toured the US following the release of their album, The Session Vol. 1. They have performed in Philadelphia at places like Chris’ Jazz Cafe, World Cafe Live and The Franklin Read More

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Yoga on the Riverbank

Washington Crossing Historic Park - Visitor Center & Historic Village 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

Grab a yoga mat and a bottle of water and enjoy a riverside yoga class led by vinyasa yoga instructor Veronica Jazz on June 22 at 10 AM. All ability levels are welcome. No registration is required. The Friends of Washington Crossing Park, a non-profit formed in 2009 to save the crossing reenactment in the wake of state budget cuts, is turning 10. In honor of the anniversary, the Friends are hosting 10 free events at Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) over 10 months in 2019. Here’s the current schedule of events.

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Independence Day Celebration: Colonial Field Day and Free Tours

Washington Crossing Historic Park - Visitor Center & Historic Village 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

Colonial Field Day Round up your family or friends for a morning of spirited colonial competition! At Colonial Field Day on Friday, July 5 at 10 AM, you'll be pitted against other groups in some of the most popular games and activities from the 18th century. This event is free, but registration is required by calling the park at 215-493-4076. This is a rain or shine event. Free Tours The Friends of Washington Crossing Park will give free guided tours on Friday, July 5 as part of our Independence Day weekend. Guests are invited to take a free tour of the Read More

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Bark in the Park

Washington Crossing Historic Park - Visitor Center & Historic Village 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

Dog lovers unite! On August 17 at 10 AM, throw a leash on your four-legged friend and join the Friends of Washington Crossing Park for a mile-long group walk through the park. The first 100 dogs will also receive a mini tri-corner hat to wear. Dog owners will also be able to meet with representatives from: Bucks County Treasurer Wags Rescue Nor'Wester Therapy Dogs Kruisin Kanines Dog Agility and Sports Club No registration is required, and this is a rain or shine event. Sponsored by Washington Crossing Animal Hospital 1240 General Washington Memorial Blvd. Washington Crossing, PA 18977 The Friends of Read More

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Stargazing at Bowman’s Hill Tower (FULL)

Bowman's Hill Tower 1 Tower Road, New Hope, PA, United States

REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED — THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY Peer through a telescope atop what may be one of the best vantage points for stargazing in all of Bucks County. Join the Friends of Washington Crossing Park and a local astronomer for a night of stargazing atop Bowman's Hill Tower on September 28 from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Telescopes will be provided, and viewings are limited to 15-minute periods. Registration is full; only guests who have registered with the Visitor Center may attend. Rain/cloud date is October 5. The Friends of Washington Crossing Park, a non-profit formed in 2009 to Read More

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(Registration Closed) Village Lantern Tours

Washington Crossing Historic Park - Visitor Center & Historic Village 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

This event is at capacity and registration has closed.   Join the Friends of Washington Crossing Park for a free nighttime tour of the Historic Village on October 18. Tour guides will be equipped with lanterns, and the Historic Village buildings will be lit by candles, creating a magical autumn sight. Tours will begin at 7 PM, 8 PM and 9 PM. This is a rain or shine event. The Friends of Washington Crossing Park, a non-profit formed in 2009 to save the crossing reenactment in the wake of state budget cuts, is turning 10. In honor of the anniversary, the Read More

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(Registration Closed) Waffles with Washington

Washington Crossing Historic Park - Visitor Center & Historic Village 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

This event is at capacity and registration has closed. Join the Friends of Washington Crossing Park for a free waffle breakfast with George Washington at the Visitor Center. Waffles with Washington will kick off at 10 AM on Saturday, November 16. This event is at capacity; registration is closed. The Friends of Washington Crossing Park, a non-profit formed in 2009 to save the crossing reenactment in the wake of state budget cuts, is turning 10. In honor of the anniversary, the Friends are hosting 10 free events at Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) over 10 months in 2019. Here's the current Read More

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