Join Juniata College Professor Dave Hsiung for his presentation of how the revolutionary war impacted the natural world. Dr. David Hsiung is the Dr. Charles R. and Shirley A. Knox Professor of History at Juniata College, where he has taught since earning his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and his B.A. from Yale. A dedicated teacher and scholar, he has received multiple honors for excellence in the classroom, including Juniata’s Beachley Award for Distinguished Teaching and Pennsylvania’s “Professor of the Year” from the Carnegie Foundation. His research spans Appalachian history, environmental perspectives on the American Revolution, and interdisciplinary collaborations Read More
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Due to the overwhelming successes of our first Attic Treasures Sale this past June, we have decided to bring this event back for round two! We’re seeking gently used items to help make this fundraiser a success and we welcome donations of vintage or household items at the Visitor Center (1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977) on Mondays from 10 AM–12 PM and Thursdays from 10 AM–12 PM. All other drop-off times and larger furniture require a scheduled appointment. To schedule, call or email Michelle Flanagan, Director of Operations at (215) 493-4076 (ext. 106), MFlanagan@FriendsWCP.org. Please note: we cannot Read More
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Join us each month as historical interpreters and reenactors bring a piece of history to life at Washington Crossing Historic Park. Each month's program will run from 11-3, and will cover various aspects on military life during the American Revolution. The programs will take place on the 2nd Saturday of each month April - September. There is no admission or registration, all you have to do is show up and be ready to learn something new! September's program will feature Supplies! The Continental army was infamously short of supplies of all sorts, food, ammunition, weapons, etc. Learn about how Read More |
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The Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club, run in partnership between the Park curator and the Friends of Washington Crossing Park, is a monthly, free book club where members read a selection of books relating to the history of the Ten Crucial Days and the Revolution at large and discuss together via zoom. Beginning in August, Museum Curator Kimberly McCarty will lead a discussion of the book club’s next selection: The Tragedy of Benedict Arnold: An American Life by Joyce Lee Malcolm. Book club meetings are free and open to all. Members should provide their own books. August – Introduction Read More |
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Join us the 4th Friday of each month from 11:00am – 3:00pm, this May to September to learn about life on the Thompson-Neely Farmstead. In the 18th Century much of Bucks County was cultivated farmland, with a wide variety of activities required to keep them running. From Animal care, to structure maintenance, to harvesting and preserving, each of these programs at the Thompson-Neely Farmstead will cover a different set of tasks that would be performed on the farm, so that you can see and experience what life was like for many people in the years surrounding the Revolution For Read More
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Experience the suspense and determination of the night that changed history. This fall, join us for immersive seasonal Lantern Tours of Washington Crossing Historic Park, held at the very time of day the historic Crossing occurred. Fridays & Saturdays | Sept. 26–Nov. 1 Tour Times: 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM As twilight falls over the Delaware River, walk in the footsteps of General Washington and his troops. This immersive one-hour tour includes stops at the soldier encampment, boat barn, and battle map, each brought to life by expert interpreters. You'll experience living history with soldiers in period attire. Learn about Read More |
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Experience the suspense and determination of the night that changed history. This fall, join us for immersive seasonal Lantern Tours of Washington Crossing Historic Park, held at the very time of day the historic Crossing occurred. Fridays & Saturdays | Sept. 26–Nov. 1 Tour Times: 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM As twilight falls over the Delaware River, walk in the footsteps of General Washington and his troops. This immersive one-hour tour includes stops at the soldier encampment, boat barn, and battle map, each brought to life by expert interpreters. You'll experience living history with soldiers in period attire. Learn about Read More |
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Experience the suspense and determination of the night that changed history. This fall, join us for immersive seasonal Lantern Tours of Washington Crossing Historic Park, held at the very time of day the historic Crossing occurred. Fridays & Saturdays | Sept. 26–Nov. 1 Tour Times: 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM As twilight falls over the Delaware River, walk in the footsteps of General Washington and his troops. This immersive one-hour tour includes stops at the soldier encampment, boat barn, and battle map, each brought to life by expert interpreters. You'll experience living history with soldiers in period attire. Learn about Read More |
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Experience the suspense and determination of the night that changed history. This fall, join us for immersive seasonal Lantern Tours of Washington Crossing Historic Park, held at the very time of day the historic Crossing occurred. Fridays & Saturdays | Sept. 26–Nov. 1 Tour Times: 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM As twilight falls over the Delaware River, walk in the footsteps of General Washington and his troops. This immersive one-hour tour includes stops at the soldier encampment, boat barn, and battle map, each brought to life by expert interpreters. You'll experience living history with soldiers in period attire. Learn about Read More |
