Wednesday Evening Healthy Hike

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

Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health! Join the Park Naturalist for a quickly paced 2 mile hike along the trails of WCHP. Please keep in mind that these hikes are intended to maintain a quick hiking pace. Prepare yourself for the day by bringing a full water bottle, wearing sturdy shoes, and dressing for the weather! Healthy Hikes are generally completed within 1 hour and 15 minutes. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

Guided Bird Walk

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

Mornings are your best opportunity to experience the thrilling world of birdwatching and listening! Join the Park Naturalist for a slowly guided walk as we look and listen for migratory avian friends. Topics such as basic bird identification through sound and sight will be discussed. Binoculars can be available upon request, but participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own. Washington Crossing Historic Park sits in a unique bird habitat crossroads. Experience your park and home in a way that you may never have before, through wildlife observation! To register for any of these walks, contact Matt Truesdale at mtruesdale@pa.gov.

An Elegant Afternoon Tea Experience: Step Back in Time to the 18th Century

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

Have you ever dreamed of attending a lavish afternoon tea, complete with a wide selection of exquisite teas, delectable finger sandwiches, and a rich infusion of history? This is your chance to experience just that! Join us for a memorable journey into the tastes and lifestyle of 18th-century colonists. During this enchanting two-hour event, you will learn about the herbal teas enjoyed during this era, the most popular tea varieties of the time, and the exciting rise of Liberty Teas, which became the American standard after the infamous tea tax. Surrounded by the serene beauty of our 18th-century garden and Read More

Monthly Living History May 2025

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

Join us each month as historical interpreters and reenactors bring a piece of history to life at Washington Crossing Historic Park. Each month's program will run from 11-3, and will cover various aspects on military life during the American Revolution. The programs will take place on the 2nd Saturday of each month April - September. There is no admission or registration, all you have to do is show up and be ready to learn something new! This month's program will feature a group of reenactors beginning construction of an 18th Century camp kitchen. Wherever the Continental army encamped they needed  Read More

Guided Bird Walk

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

Mornings are your best opportunity to experience the thrilling world of birdwatching and listening! Join the Park Naturalist for a slowly guided walk as we look and listen for migratory avian friends. Topics such as basic bird identification through sound and sight will be discussed. Binoculars can be available upon request, but participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own. Washington Crossing Historic Park sits in a unique bird habitat crossroads. Experience your park and home in a way that you may never have before, through wildlife observation! To register for any of these walks, contact Matt Truesdale at mtruesdale@pa.gov.

Homeschool Stream Study Day

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

Attention Homeschool families! Join us for a stream exploration in historic Pidcock Creek at Washington Crossing Historic Park! Participants who join the fun will have the opportunity to learn: -Stream ecology -How to use hand tools -How to identify macroinvertebrates -How to judge water quality -Respect for nature and the outdoors This program would be appropriate for students ages 7-14 Space is limited, pre-registration is required by emailing: mtruesdale@pa.gov

Plein Air Painting Class

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

Join us for a Plein Air Painting Class on Sunday, May 18th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 1112 River Road Washington Crossing, PA 18977. Learn the basics of plein air watercolor painting from local artist Dorothy Hoeschen as she assists you in creating your own works in our beautiful park on the banks of the Delaware. Dorothy received her Bachelor of Visual Arts from Georgia State University and has been working independently in a variety of media. Her works can be seen at Patricia Hutton Galleries in Doylestown, PA, her website, and Instagram. Tickets are $60 for the Read More

Book Club: Revolutionary Princeton

Virtual PA, United States

  At this time the Book Club is reading "Revolutionary Princeton" by Larry Kidder. The book club meets generally every third Monday, but this may be moved depending on other events or the requirements of the Park curator. The Book club is free to join, but books are not provided, when you register there will be a link to join the Zoom meeting for this month's Book Club meeting. For the current book, the reading schedule is as follows; April Introduction – Chapter 3 May Chapters 4-5 June Chapters 6-8 July Chapters 9-12   You can register for the book Read More

Farmstead Friday May 2025

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

Join us the 4th Friday of each month from 11:00am - 3:00pm, this May to September to learn about life on the Thompson-Neely Farmstead. In the 18th Century much of Bucks County was cultivated farmland, with a wide variety of activities required to keep them running. From Animal care, to structure maintenance, to harvesting and preserving, each of these programs at the Thompson-Neely Farmstead will cover a different set of tasks that would be performed on the farm, so that you can see and experience what life was like for many people in the years surrounding the Revolution. May's Program Read More

Kayak Basics

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

Have you wanted to learn how to kayak but haven’t had the chance? Here is your opportunity! Team up with the Park Naturalist at Washington Crossing Historic Park for an easy and stress free day on the calm waters of the Delaware Canal. This user-friendly class for ages 10 and older will teach basic paddling skills. This program is designed for first time or very new paddlers. Prepare yourself for the day by bringing a full water bottle, wearing close toed water shoes, apply sun screen and dress for the weather. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email Read More