Calling all local gardeners! Join the park naturalist on Tuesday, June 23 at 10:00 am in the Visitor Center to learn what you should (and should not) be planting to attract beautiful butterflies to your yard each year. To register for this program, please email tcromer@pa.gov. *All children must be accompanied by an adult to attend park programs. **If you need accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park office for assistance at least 7 days in advance.
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The park is ALIVE! Join the park naturalist on Thursday mornings at 9:30 am at the General Greene Pavilion to see what’s buzzing in our backyard. Photography and journaling are encouraged on this 1.5 mile healthy hike through the park. Prepare yourself for the day by bringing a full water bottle, wearing sturdy shoes, and dressing for the weather. To register for this program, please email tcromer@pa.gov. Come back week after week to see what is new. *All children must be accompanied by an adult to attend park programs. **If you need accommodation to participate in park activities due to Read More |
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The park has some new visitors: Baltimore Orioles! Join the park naturalist for a walk on Friday, June 5th at 9:30 am at the General Greene Pavilion to see if we can spot any of our orange feathered friends. Some binoculars will be available to borrow, but feel free to bring your own. Prepare yourself for the day by bringing a full water bottle, wearing sturdy shoes, and dressing for the weather. To register for this program, please email tcromer@pa.gov. *All children must be accompanied by an adult to attend park programs. **If you need accommodation to participate in park Read More |
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It’s June and a wonderful time for everyone to bird! Whether you are new or a pro, join state park staff for a walk on the Canal’s towpath beginning at Thompson-Neely House. While we will mostly focus on bluebirds for this walk, we anticipate spotting a beautiful variety of birds as we go. This program will have both English and Spanish instruction. We will cover about 3 miles round trip on mostly flat ground. Please wear appropriate footwear for the distance, bring water and any snacks you may want, and wear sun protection. There will be a limited supply of Read More |
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Who's hiding in the lagoon? Join us on Friday, June 12th at 11:00 am at the Lagoon Parking Area to discover the turtles that call Washington Crossing Historic Park home. Learn where to find them, how to identify different species, and what makes each one unique. Prepare yourself for the day by bringing a full water bottle, wearing sturdy shoes, and dressing for the weather. To register for this program, please email tcromer@pa.gov. *All children must be accompanied by an adult to attend park programs. **If you need accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact Read More |
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Mark your calendars! The Attic Treasures Sale returns on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM in the heart of our Historic Village in the Lower Park. Shop a wide variety of gently used items donated by the community, all priced to sell. Expect a thoughtfully curated mix of antiques, artwork, china, home furnishings, small furniture, collectibles, and more. Enjoy shopping inside one of the most charming historic buildings in the village—and support The Friends of Washington Crossing Park while you’re at it. In advance of the sale, we’re seeking gently used items to help make this Read More
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June: Cooking on Campaign Learn about the foods that made up rations, how they were issued, and what Continental Soldiers ate on campaign and in camps. Visitors will also experience unique cooking methods used by 18th-century armies, drawn from primary evidence. Location: Historic Village, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977 Time: Saturday June 13th 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 Location: 1638 River Read More |
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The Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club invites history enthusiasts to explore the American Revolution through engaging discussion and carefully selected readings. Led by the park’s Museum Curator, Kimberly McCarty, the club meets virtually via Zoom and focuses on books that shed new light on the Revolutionary era, with special emphasis on the events surrounding the Delaware River crossing and the 1776 campaign. Free and open to all, meetings typically take place on the third Monday of each month and provide an opportunity to connect with fellow readers while deepening your understanding of this pivotal period in American history. Running Read More |
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Families looking for some froggy fun should look no further! Learn about a frog life-cycle and take home a froggy craft on Monday, June 22nd at 1:30 pm at the General Greene Pavilion. Prepare yourself for the day by bringing a full water bottle, wearing sturdy shoes, and dressing for the weather. To register for this program, please email tcromer@pa.gov. *All children must be accompanied by an adult to attend park programs. **If you need accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park office for assistance at least 7 days in advance. |
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Do you have a young nature lover in your family who’s curious to learn more about the natural environment? Join the park naturalist for a morning of growing up on the wild side! These programs are designed for toddlers ages 3-6 and build on children’s wonder about nature, inviting them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Each Nature for Toddlers program will feature a different topic, June is: Bluebirds. For more details and meeting location please email tcromer@pa.gov. *All children must be accompanied by an adult to attend park programs. **If you need accommodation to participate in park activities Read More
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June: Historic Trades Communities across the colonies were made up of people working all sorts of trades. Come meet some of these specialized craftsmen and watch up close as they demonstrate skills from smithing to tailoring, that kept the 18th century world moving! Location: Thompson-Neely Farmstead, 1638 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938 Time: Friday June 26th 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 Read More
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Join Washington Crossing Historic Park’s Historical Horticulturist, Anna Davis, for a guided walk through the working garden that supports the park’s interpretation of colonial life. During this 45-minute tour, visitors will explore the seasonal herbs, vegetables, flowers, and dye plants that would have been commonly grown in American kitchen gardens of the 1700s. Learn how these plants were used for food, textiles, and everyday remedies while discovering how historians and gardeners reconstruct historic landscapes using period sources. Along the way, Anna will share stories about early American gardening practices, heirloom plant varieties, and the role gardens played in the daily Read More |
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June is Pride month, and an excellent time to go birding in PA. Beginners and experienced birders alike should enjoy this fun birding scavenger hunt. Come together to learn about all of the brightly colored feathered friends we see here at the park on the daily! Some binoculars and field guides will be available to borrow, but birders are encouraged to bring their own from home as well. For questions regarding this event, please reach out to Taylor Cromer at tcromer@pa.gov. |
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Celebrate Independence Day by bringing the whole family back in time — to July 4, 1776! Join us at Washington Crossing Historic Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 4 PM – 9:30 PM for an evening of history, community celebration, live music, and fireworks over the Delaware River as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding! Please note: Admission is required; registration is recommended only for the 4–8 PM Living History Program. The evening concert and fireworks are free and open to the public; no registration is required to attend those portions of the event. Step into Revolutionary Read More |
