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Camp Life: Enduring the 1776 Bucks County Encampments

Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

The desperate condition of the soldiers who crossed the Delaware River on December 25, 1776 has become as legendary as the crossing itself. Less well-known are the conditions under which these soldiers lived in the weeks preceding the crossing. On Sunday, December 3 at 7 PM, Park Military Historian Colin Zimmerman will examine the reality of the difficult and complex encampments and how they impacted what would prove to be a decisive military stroke in the American War for Independence. Due to the overwhelming response to attend, we are switching entirely to livestream. There will be no in-person component to Read More

Holiday Wreath & Swag Workshop

Washington Crossing Historic Park - Thompson-Neely Farmstead 1638 River Road, New Hope, United States

Our annual wreath workshop is coming up! Join us for an afternoon of wreath and swag making on Monday, December 4 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Thompson - Neely Grist Mill with Historical Horticulturist, Anna Davis. Create a special decoration - we will provide one natural grapevine wreath frame per person, varied fresh greens, and some decorations. Feel free to bring additional embellishments to add a personal touch. Attendees may want to bring gardening gloves and wire cutters. We will have light refreshments and snacks to spread seasonal holiday cheer. The cost is $60 for park guests, Read More

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First Crossing of 2023

Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

Each December, thousands of people gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night river crossing. During the event, several hundred reenactors in Continental military dress listen to an inspiring speech by General Washington and then row across the river in replica Durham boats. The first opportunity to witness the reenactment is Sunday, December 10, from 11 AM to 3 PM in the Washington Crossing Historic Park’s Historic Village. The actual crossing begins at approximately 1 PM. For more event information or to purchase tickets visit our Crossing Reenactment Page.

December Book Club: Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution

Virtual PA, United States

In partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park the next meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Monday, December 18 at 5:30 PM. This meeting will be held virtually using Zoom. Click here to register. Registration is required. Zoom meeting details will be provided upon registration. Museum Curator Kimberly McCarty will lead a discussion of the book club’s next selection: Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution by Don N. Hagist. Please read the Introduction - Chapter 3. Book club meetings are free and open to all. Members should provide their Read More

71st Annual Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment

Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

Each December, thousands of people gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night river crossing. During the event, several hundred reenactors in Continental military dress listen to an inspiring speech by General Washington and then row across the river in replica Durham boats. The 71th annual Christmas Day crossing reenactment is set for Monday, December 25, from noon to 3 PM (actual crossing begins at about 1 PM). Admission is free!

January Book Club: Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution

Virtual PA, United States

In partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park the next meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Wednesday, January 17 at 5:30 PM. This meeting will be held virtually using Zoom. Click here to register. Registration is required. Zoom meeting details will be provided upon registration. Museum Curator Kimberly McCarty will lead a discussion of the book club’s next selection: Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution by Don N. Hagist. Please read the Chapters 4-7. Book club meetings are free and open to all. Members should provide their own books.

George Washington’s Birthday Party 2024

Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

Come celebrate George Washington’s 292nd birthday on Sunday, February 18 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA)! During the day, various children’s activities will be offered. At 1:45 PM, visitors will gather in the park’s visitor center to sing happy birthday to George and watch him use his sword to cut his cake, which is donated by The Caketeria in Newtown. Blue Wren Coffee will also be outside selling coffee and a few other snacks. Admission is free, thank you to our event sponsor, NJM Insurance Group! Children 12 and under are encouraged to bring Read More

Portraying George Washington: An Evening with John Godzieba

The Newtown Theatre 120 North State Street, Newtown, PA, United States

This year marks George Washington’s 292nd birthday. In his honor, the Newtown Theatre will host a special program, “Portraying George Washington: An Evening with John Godzieba,” on Tuesday, February 20 at 7:30 PM. Godzieba has portrayed George Washington since 2009 and serves in this role at Washington Crossing Historic Park. During his February 20 presentation and Q&A, Godzieba will discuss Washington’s time in Bucks County, little known facts about the general’s life and character, how Washington’s birthday was celebrated through the years, the research that goes into Godzieba’s portrayal and uniform, and his personal experience portraying Washington at the park’s Read More

February Book Club: Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution

Virtual PA, United States

In partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park the next meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Wednesday, February 21 at 5:30 PM. This meeting will be held virtually using Zoom. Click here to register. Registration is required. Zoom meeting details will be provided upon registration. Museum Curator Kimberly McCarty will lead a discussion of the book club’s next selection: Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution by Don N. Hagist. Please read the Chapters 8-10. Book club meetings are free and open to all. Members should provide their own books. Read More

Lecture – “Foul Bodies: Cleanliness in Early America”

Virtual PA, United States

This is a hybrid event.  Visitors may attend in-person in the Visitor Center Auditorium or virtually on Zoom.  In the event of inclement weather, this will be a virtual-only event.  Registrants will be notified. Join University of Pennsylvania professor Kathleen M. Brown as she discusses her book Foul Bodies: Cleanliness in America, winner of the Organization of American Historians' Lawrence Levine Book Prize for cultural history and the Society of the History of the Early American Republic Book Prize. Foul Bodies explores early America’s evolving perceptions of cleanliness, along the way analyzing the connections between changing public expectations for appearance Read More