September: Camp Followers Did you know that the Revolutionary Armies were followed by hundreds of women and children? Learn about the importance of the followers in the daily lives of soldiers, and how these often overlooked people shaped the outcome of the war. Location: Historic Village, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977 Time: Saturday August 8th 2026, 11am – 3pm This free event is part of our Monthly Living History Series. From April through October 2026, Washington Crossing Historic Park hosts Soldier Saturdays & Farmstead Fridays. Presented in partnership with Americana Corner, these free monthly programs explore military and civilian life during the American Revolution. Upcoming Programs Farmstead Fridays – Thompson-Neely Farmstead Explore Read More
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We are pleased to welcome Clint Flack and Annie Halliday from the Mercer Museum, part of the Bucks County Historical Society and home to one of the region’s most significant collections documenting everyday life in Bucks County and the Delaware Valley. Their work brings together material culture and local stories to help visitors understand how national events shaped daily life in our own communities. In this engaging program, they explore tavern culture in Revolutionary era Bucks County through the story of the infamous Doan Gang. The program examines how taverns supported local economies and were critical to the spread of Read More |
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The Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club invites history enthusiasts to explore the American Revolution through engaging discussion and carefully selected readings. Led by the park’s Museum Curator, Kimberly McCarty, the club meets virtually via Zoom and focuses on books that shed new light on the Revolutionary era, with special emphasis on the events surrounding the Delaware River crossing and the 1776 campaign. Free and open to all, meetings typically take place on the third Monday of each month and provide an opportunity to connect with fellow readers while deepening your understanding of this pivotal period in American history. |
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September: Tending the Flock Come meet our historic flock of sheep and see how farmers and textile mills processed their fleeces to make yarn and fabric. Visitors will have a chance to try their hand at spinning some of their very own yarn with a drop spindle and some other tasks as well! Location: Thompson-Neely Farmstead, 1638 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938 Time: Friday September 25th 2026, 11am - 3pm This free event is part of our Monthly Living History Series. From April through October 2026, Washington Crossing Historic Park hosts Soldier Saturdays & Farmstead Fridays. Presented in partnership Read More
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Join Washington Crossing Historic Park’s Historical Horticulturist, Anna Davis, for a guided walk through the working garden that supports the park’s interpretation of colonial life. During this 45-minute tour, visitors will explore the seasonal herbs, vegetables, flowers, and dye plants that would have been commonly grown in American kitchen gardens of the 1700s. Learn how these plants were used for food, textiles, and everyday remedies while discovering how historians and gardeners reconstruct historic landscapes using period sources. Along the way, Anna will share stories about early American gardening practices, heirloom plant varieties, and the role gardens played in the daily 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 | September 25 - November 7. 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 | September 25 - November 7. 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 | September 25 - November 7. 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 | October 2 - October 31. 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 |