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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Celebrating 15 Years of The Friends Join us in support of our educational mission. On Thursday, December 5 from 6 PM to 10 PM at 1601 State Road, Bensalem, PA 19020. Event Tickets Include: 21 Butlered hors d'oeuvres 3 Appetizer stations Seated dinner with salad and entrée Open bar with top shelf liquor Specialty cocktails Assorted desserts Music from the colonial era First person historical presentations Musket demonstrations Living history Attendees must be ages 21 and up. The cost to attend is $150, proceeds will help us expand our educational mission leading up to the 250th anniversary of America. Invest Read More
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General George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River invokes memories of the Continental Army struggling for its survival through the harsh winter weather, poor shelter, and scant clothing. Come join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024 as our living historians take you back in time to experience the reality of the encampment at the Thompson-Neely farm on which several regiments of the Continental army were quartered. This immersive experience will put you in the midst of what daily life was like for the soldiers, how they lived, what they ate, and most importantly how they survived the conditions before they Read More |
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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. Join us for the First Crossing on Sunday, December 8th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (actual crossing at 1:00 PM). This is not a dress rehearsal, but rather a fundraising event. Beyond witnessing the historical reenactment, visitors can immerse themselves in the Colonial Era 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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Join us for trim a tree treasures ornament craft making for kids at Washington Crossing Historic Park! On Sunday, December 15 from 10:oo AM to 11:30 AM in the Riverview Room at the Lower Park Visitors Center. Led by Historical Horticulturist Anna Davis, children ages 4-12 are invited to create four personalized ornaments, perfect for holiday gifts to give friends or family. These easy-to-assemble ornaments will be crafted from the wool of our historic sheep breeds, making each one a special, heart-made present. The cost is $35 per child, the registration deadline is Sunday, December 8. Spaces are limited to 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, December 16 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: The Great New York Fire of 1776: A Lost Story of the American Revolution by Benjamin L. Carp. Please read the Introduction - Chapter 4. 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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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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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, December is Holiday Party! We will be making natural holiday crafts/ornaments and sharing stories! Feel free to bring snacks. Hot cocoa will be available! To register and receive the meeting Read More |
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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. On Wednesday, December 25th, celebrate the 72nd annual Christmas Day Crossing from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (actual crossing at 1:00 PM). Arrival by 11:30 AM is recommended to secure a good view. Admission is free, thanks to proceeds from the December 8th Crossing and contributions Read More |
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Start your New Year and 2025 off right with a moderate 2-mile hike through the crisp January air! To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov |
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