Want to “unplug” your kids from the modern world? Send them back in time at our Colonial Days Mini Camp! Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) makes for a great educational (and fun!) trip! For 2024 the park is offering a special program specifically designed for elementary-age students ages 7-12. This two day fun and educational camp will be offered on July 29-30 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at Washington Crossing Historic Park at the Thompson Neely Farmstead. Drop off is from 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM. On Day 1, students will learn about and experience 18th century military life. 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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Join us for a series of Free Weekly Living History programs that we will be conducting in the park on Fridays in April - June at the Lower Park, and then Fridays and Saturdays in July - September at the Thompson Neely Farmstead. These programs will cover a variety of topics surrounding the life of Soldiers and civilians during the American Revolution. Reenactors and demonstrators will discuss the topic/activity they are portraying while also providing context for how this would affect life during the American Revolution. July - September demonstrations will take place at 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Weekly Living Read More |
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Join us for a series of Free Weekly Living History programs that we will be conducting in the park on Fridays in April - June at the Lower Park, and then Fridays and Saturdays in July - September at the Thompson Neely Farmstead. These programs will cover a variety of topics surrounding the life of Soldiers and civilians during the American Revolution. Reenactors and demonstrators will discuss the topic/activity they are portraying while also providing context for how this would affect life during the American Revolution. July - September demonstrations will take place at 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Weekly Living Read More |
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Join us for a series of Free Weekly Living History programs that we will be conducting in the park on Fridays in April - June at the Lower Park, and then Fridays and Saturdays in July - September at the Thompson Neely Farmstead. These programs will cover a variety of topics surrounding the life of Soldiers and civilians during the American Revolution. Reenactors and demonstrators will discuss the topic/activity they are portraying while also providing context for how this would affect life during the American Revolution. July - September demonstrations will take place at 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Weekly Living Read More
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Kayak trips at WCHP are very popular. If you have been on a paddle recently, please consider allowing a month or two to pass before registering again. Team up for a fun paddle down the historic Delaware River! After an on-land strategy and safety session, participants will launch from the northernmost point of Washington Crossing Historic Park and kayak 5 miles to the Visitor Center. All equipment will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Participants must be 12 years or older. Registration for this program is required by emailing mtruesdale@pa.gov *Please note this event is now full* |
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Join us for a series of Free Weekly Living History programs that we will be conducting in the park on Fridays in April - June at the Lower Park, and then Fridays and Saturdays in July - September at the Thompson Neely Farmstead. These programs will cover a variety of topics surrounding the life of Soldiers and civilians during the American Revolution. Reenactors and demonstrators will discuss the topic/activity they are portraying while also providing context for how this would affect life during the American Revolution. July - September demonstrations will take place at 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Weekly Living Read More
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Pack a lawn chair, blanket, and bring your s’mores making ingredients as we celebrate National S’mores Day around the campfire! Enjoy a night of entertainment and education by PA State Park Naturalists as they share exciting and interactive nature with you. This program is designed for families, but all are welcome to join. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov. |
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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, August is: Mystery Animal Adventure! To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.
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Join us for a series of Free Weekly Living History programs that we will be conducting in the park on Fridays in April - June at the Lower Park, and then Fridays and Saturdays in July - September at the Thompson Neely Farmstead. These programs will cover a variety of topics surrounding the life of Soldiers and civilians during the American Revolution. Reenactors and demonstrators will discuss the topic/activity they are portraying while also providing context for how this would affect life during the American Revolution. July - September demonstrations will take place at 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Weekly Living Read More |
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Come on out to the park for a leisurely 2 mile walk with an emphasis on this natural topic: turtles. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.
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Join us for a series of Free Weekly Living History programs that we will be conducting in the park on Fridays in April - June at the Lower Park, and then Fridays and Saturdays in July - September at the Thompson Neely Farmstead. These programs will cover a variety of topics surrounding the life of Soldiers and civilians during the American Revolution. Reenactors and demonstrators will discuss the topic/activity they are portraying while also providing context for how this would affect life during the American Revolution. July - September demonstrations will take place at 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Weekly Living Read More |
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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, August 19 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: Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar. Please read the Forward – Chapter 4. Book club meetings are free and open to all. Members should provide their own books. |
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Join us for a series of Free Weekly Living History programs that we will be conducting in the park on Fridays in April - June at the Lower Park, and then Fridays and Saturdays in July - September at the Thompson Neely Farmstead. These programs will cover a variety of topics surrounding the life of Soldiers and civilians during the American Revolution. Reenactors and demonstrators will discuss the topic/activity they are portraying while also providing context for how this would affect life during the American Revolution. July - September demonstrations will take place at 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Weekly Living Read More
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Come on out to the park for a leisurely 2 mile walk with an emphasis on this natural topic: plants. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov. |
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Help NJ and PA prepare for America’s 250th on August 24 from 10:00 AM -1:00 PM! Recent storms and flooding have brought brush and trash to General Washington’s Embarkation and Landing sites along the Delaware River. As our area prepares for 2026 and the country’s 250th anniversary, Washington Crossing Historic Park in PA and Washington Crossing State Park in NJ are working hard to prepare for the hundreds of thousands of visitors expected at our shores. We invite you to join us in getting these nationally-known historic sites ready for their close ups! This year we'll focus on the Pennsylvania Read More
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Join us for a series of Free Weekly Living History programs that we will be conducting in the park on Fridays in April - June at the Lower Park, and then Fridays and Saturdays in July - September at the Thompson Neely Farmstead. These programs will cover a variety of topics surrounding the life of Soldiers and civilians during the American Revolution. Reenactors and demonstrators will discuss the topic/activity they are portraying while also providing context for how this would affect life during the American Revolution. July - September demonstrations will take place at 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Weekly Living Read More |
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Join us for a series of Free Weekly Living History programs that we will be conducting in the park on Fridays in April - June at the Lower Park, and then Fridays and Saturdays in July - September at the Thompson Neely Farmstead. These programs will cover a variety of topics surrounding the life of Soldiers and civilians during the American Revolution. Reenactors and demonstrators will discuss the topic/activity they are portraying while also providing context for how this would affect life during the American Revolution. July - September demonstrations will take place at 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Weekly Living Read More |
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Join us for a series of Free Weekly Living History programs that we will be conducting in the park on Fridays in April - June at the Lower Park, and then Fridays and Saturdays in July - September at the Thompson Neely Farmstead. These programs will cover a variety of topics surrounding the life of Soldiers and civilians during the American Revolution. Reenactors and demonstrators will discuss the topic/activity they are portraying while also providing context for how this would affect life during the American Revolution. July - September demonstrations will take place at 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Weekly Living Read More |
