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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

Fly Tying Basics: A Four-Part Program Series

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

Catching a fish on a hand tied fly that you made can be an extremely rewarding experience! Join the Park Naturalist for basic fly tying instruction and watershed education. Participants will develop and build upon new fly tying skills each week through hands-on instruction. All materials will be provided and participants will leave with the flies they tied. Cost for this four-part program series is $15 per person and must be paid before the first scheduled class on February 7. Participants should be at least 12 or older. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email Read More

Thursday Morning Healthy Hikes

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. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

Maple Sugaring

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

New year, new programs! 2024 marks an exciting year for the education team at WCHP as we take on the challenge of Maple Sugaring. Join us on Fridays in February as we take you from tap to sap, demonstrating the process of making maple syrup and maple sugar. Participants who join the fun will have the opportunity to learn how to identify and tap Maple tree species, the history of maple sugar products, make maple syrup and sugar, make a natural spile/tap, and best of all, taste real maple syrup. These programs may be limited due to space, weather, and Read More

Full Moon Hike

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

Hike through the park at night with the moon as your light! During this 2 mile quickly paced hike we will stop to discuss moon phases, any visible constellations, and the upcoming solar eclipse. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

Thursday Morning Healthy Hikes

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. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

Maple Sugaring

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

Join us as we take you from tap to sap, demonstrating the process of making maple syrup and maple sugar! Participants who join the fun will have the opportunity to learn the history of maple sugar products and how to: Identify and tap Maple tree species Make maple syrup and sugar Make a natural spile/tap Best of all, you'll get to taste real maple syrup! These programs may be limited due to space, weather, and environment factors. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

Healthy Hikes

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.

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