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AT CAPACITY – Fall Lantern Tours

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

UPDATE - This event is at capacity. Thank you for your interest! Learn about the Crossing during the time of day it actually occurred by taking a Lantern Tour of Washington Crossing Historic Park this October. Tours will take place on Saturday, October 7 and 28 at 6:30 and 7:30 PM. They will include a living history presentation on the conditions the men would have faced the night of the Crossing. This tour lasts about 1 hour and covers the conditions and history of the crossing, as well as the three battles that follow it, the battles of Trenton and Read More

Lecture – “Hessians: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War” with Friederike Baer

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

On Sunday, October 15 at 1:30 PM, author Friederike Baer will discuss her book Hessians: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War. The book examines the experiences of the estimated 30,000 German soldiers – collectively known as Hessians – that participated in the war on the British side. In 2002, Dr. Baer received a Ph.D. in early American history from Brown University. She served as a project archivist at the American Philosophical Society. Since 2010, she has been on the faculty of Penn State Abington College as an Associate Professor of History and Division Head for Arts and Humanities. Copies Read More

October Book Club: Feeding Washington’s Army: Surviving the Valley Forge Winter of 1778

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, October 16, 2023 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: Feeding Washington’s Army: Surviving the Valley Forge Winter of 1778 by Ricardo A. Herrera. Please be prepared to discuss Chapters 2-3 during the meeting. Book club meetings are free and open to all. Read More

AT CAPACITY – Fall Lantern Tours

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

UPDATE - This event is at capacity. Thank you for your interest! Learn about the Crossing during the time of day it actually occurred by taking a Lantern Tour of Washington Crossing Historic Park this October. Tours will take place on Saturday, October 7 and 28 at 6:30 and 7:30 PM. They will include a living history presentation on the conditions the men would have faced the night of the Crossing. This tour lasts about 1 hour and covers the conditions and history of the crossing, as well as the three battles that follow it, the battles of Trenton and Read More

Lecture – “Washington’s Marines: The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution, 1775-1777”

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

On Saturday, November 4 at 1:30 PM, commemorate the Marine Corps birthday with Jason Q. Bohm (Maj. Gen. USMC) as he discusses his book on the founding and early years of the corps. The story begins with the oppressive days that drove America into a conflict for which it was ill-prepared, when thirteen independent colonies commenced a war against the world’s most powerful military with nothing more than local militias, privateers, and other ad hoc units. It continues with the creation of the Continental Marines and the men who led them during the parallel paths followed by the Army and Read More

November Book Club: Feeding Washington’s Army: Surviving the Valley Forge Winter of 1778

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, November 20, 2023 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: Feeding Washington’s Army: Surviving the Valley Forge Winter of 1778 by Ricardo A. Herrera. Please be prepared to discuss Chapter 4- the Conclusion during the meeting. Book club meetings are free and open Read More

Holiday Wreath & Swag Workshop

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

Our annual wreath workshop is coming up! Join us for an afternoon of wreath and swag making on Sunday, November 26 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Lower Park Visitors Center Riverview Room with Longtime Volunteer, Anita Cooke or 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 Read More

$60

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

$60

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.