This Lecture is hosted at Washington Crossing Historic Park in partnership with the David Center at the American Philosophical Society The war that we now call the American Revolution was not only fought in the colonies with muskets and bayonets. On both sides of the Atlantic, artists armed with paint, canvas, and wax played an integral role in forging revolutionary ideals. Zara Anishanslin charts the intertwined lives of three such figures who dared to defy the British monarchy: Robert Edge Pine, Prince Demah, and Patience Wright. From London to Boston, from Jamaica to Paris, from Bath to Philadelphia, 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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On November 11, all United States veterans and active-duty military personnel and their families are invited to take a free tour of the Historic Village or Thompson-Neely House & Grist Mill, or enjoy free admission to Bowman’s Hill Tower. All you need to do is bring your military ID. For the Thompson-Neely House and Grist Mill tour, pre-registration is required. You can sign up for tours online on our tickets page here, if signing up online, you should select the "children under 5 or active military ticket" to take advantage of the free tours, we will check military IDs when 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. 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. Beginning in August we are reading Read More |
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Bring holiday cheer to your home and join us for a festive wreath-making workshop at Washington Crossing Historic Park! On Saturday, November 29th, our experienced guides will help you create a beautiful, personalized wreath or swag using fresh greens and decorative accents. This hands-on experience is perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, and you’ll take home a unique piece to welcome the holiday season. Enjoy seasonal ambiance, light refreshments, and the company of fellow holiday enthusiasts in a cozy setting. Date and Time • Saturday, November 29, 2025 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Workshop length: approximately 2 Read More |
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