The Friends of Washington Crossing Park (PA) and the historic Newtown Theatre are teaming up to present a free outdoor jazz concert on Saturday, May 24. The concert will be held on the banks of the Delaware River near the park’s visitor center. The Council Rock South Concert Jazz Band will be playing 5:30-6:00 PM, opening for the main event. The Triple T's will take the stage from 6:00-8:00 PM. Led by keyboardist and composer Keith Chasin, The Triple T’s are a cutting-edge jazz fusion trio known for their high-energy performances and genre-blending sound. Since forming in 2016, Chasin, along Read More

What do insects do at night?  How do they see in the dark?  This very unique program allows Ryan Bridge “The Bug Man” to answer these and many more questions, while using 100’s of REAL insects to explain the hidden world of nocturnal bugs. The Ultra-Violet world and the bugs that live within it, have intrigued Ryan for over 30 years and he incorporates LIVE INSECTS into the program, detailing Anatomy and Life-Cycle. Keeping it fun and exciting is easy as many of these insects are the largest species in the world!! And if that’s not cool enough, light stations Read More

Washington Crossing Historic Park will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 25 at 1 PM at the gravesite of Continental soldiers located near the Thompson-Neely House. The observation will include a colonial color guard, fife and drum music, Revolutionary War reenactors, veterans, and other honored guests. Our narrator this year will be Col. Jeffrey R. McGeary, Chief of Military Programs at the US Army Center of Military History, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C. Colonel Jeff McGeary is a life-long Bucks County native, and a resident of Doylestown. A graduate of Council Rock High School, COL McGeary began his Read More

Mark your calendar! The first-ever Attic Treasures Sale will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM in the heart of our Historic Village in the lower park. This exciting new event will be held in the newly renovated Taylorsville Store just before the bridge on Route 532. The store once housed the Patriot Gift Shoppe, which can now be found in the Visitor Center. Be sure to check out both during your visit! Built around 1828 by Mahlon Taylor, the original general store served as the heart of the Taylorsville community. Like many stores Read More