During this program participants will have the opportunity to learn about Eastern Bluebirds & the other cavity-nesting species that call Washington Crossing Home. After a short walk and quick look inside an active cavity nest, participants will have the opportunity to construct their own nesting box to take home! This program is free and is designed for individuals and families of all ages. Tools and equipment provided. Registration is required and space is limited. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov

Tea in the Garden is an event for adults and their children to learn a little history while having a lot of fun out in our historic garden. Children ages 7-12 will learn about our favorite 18th century herbs and have the joyful opportunity to create their own tea and drink it in 18th century fashion. Kids will receive either a mob cap bonnet or tricorne patriot hat to wear through the tea party and take home as a souvenir. They will also leave with a small blend of herbs to share with the rest of the family at home. Read More

Washington Crossing Historic Park and many volunteers will recreate the “lost art” of turning wood into charcoal, just as the furnace colliers did over a century ago. The continuous demonstration will begin Saturday at 12:00pm with preparation of the hearth, stacking of the wood, and covering the pit with leaves and dirt. The lighting off of the pit will take place about 1:00pm. The pit will burn continuously into Sunday morning, and will end with raking the coal out on Sunday morning beginning at 9:00am. Throughout the burn, “colliers” will be available to talk about the process while tending the Read More

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, May is Insects! To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

Let’s see what we can catch in the creek! Historic Pidcock Creek was and still is the main source of power for the historic Thompson-Neely Grist Mill. Grab your stream shoes and team up with the Park Naturalist for a morning of watershed education! Help identify the aquatic insects and other creatures that live within the creek. Nets will be provided, but you can bring your own! Water shoes/boots must be worn at all times. Boots can be available upon request, but participants are highly encouraged to bring their own old sneakers, water shoes, or boots. To register and receive the Read More