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
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Mornings are your best opportunity to experience the thrilling world of birdwatching and listening! On Thursday, November 30 from 9 to 11 AM, 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 Read More |
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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. |
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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 |
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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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 3-7 and build on children’s sense of wonder about nature, inviting them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Each Nature for Toddlers program will feature a different topic. During this Nature for Toddlers program we will make outdoor holiday decorations and take a winter hike! To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov. |
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In partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park the next meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Monday, December 18 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 Introduction - Chapter 3. Book club meetings are free and open to all. Members should provide their Read More |
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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. |
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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 71th annual Christmas Day crossing reenactment is set for Monday, December 25, from noon to 3 PM (actual crossing begins at about 1 PM). Admission is free! |
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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 and the upcoming solar eclipse. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov |
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Calling birders of all experience levels! The National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is the perfect way to spend time outdoors during the winter season. The CBC is a census of birds in the Western Hemisphere, performed annually in the winter by volunteer birdwatchers. Team up with the Park Naturalist for a morning of observation throughout WCHP and help count our avian friends. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov. |
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First Day Hikes is a national program throughout state parks across the country. Come join us at Washington Crossing Historic Park to start your new year outside with fun healthy fresh air and exercise. 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. |
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