Women of Washington Crossing: Celebrating Community Partnerships
As we look ahead to the 250th anniversary of Washington’s Crossing in 2026, we’re proud to shine a light on the community partners whose collaboration and generosity help make WCHP a place for gathering, reflection, and shared history. Their support has been critical in helping us enhance the site, expand programs, and share this history with our community over the years, and it continues to be essential as we prepare for this once-in-a-generation milestone. These relationships remind us that the park’s story is shaped not only by the events of the past, but by the people and traditions that continue Read More
Staff Spotlight: Julia Rentsch
At the start of 2026, the Friends of Washington Crossing Park (FWCP) welcomed Julia Rentsch as its new Development Coordinator. In this role, Julia will support FWCP’s development initiatives, providing administrative support to our Membership program, assisting with grant writing and reporting, designing graphics, and community outreach. Julia will also be helping out at events as we celebrate the 250th all year long! Julia’s passion for history began while volunteering at Princeton Battlefield State Park. Hearing the park historian’s compelling tale of the Ten Crucial Days’ contributions to the Continental Army’s victory, she learned that Revolutionary War history was far Read More
Friends of Washington Crossing Park Receives $536,330 National Park Service Grant for Historic Thompson-Neely House Rehabilitation
The National Park Service has awarded the Friends of Washington Crossing Park a $536,330 grant through its Semiquincentennial Grant Program, funded by the Historic Preservation Fund, to support interior rehabilitation work at the Thompson-Neely House, one of the most significant Revolutionary War sites within Washington Crossing Historic Park. This project will address critical preservation needs within the 18th-century structure, including plaster and paint restoration, floor and chimney stabilization, updated electrical systems, insulation, and moisture control to protect artifacts on exhibit in the house and ensure visitor safety. The grant will also fund a KOCOA military terrain analysis to help Read More
Meet Our Resident Artist: Keith Mountford
This year, we are pleased to welcome Bucks County artist Keith Mountford as a resident artist in the Taylorsville General Store. The store will feature and sell Keith’s artwork throughout the season, with a portion of all proceeds benefiting the Friends of Washington Crossing Park. Visitors can find him Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, January 6 through Saturday, March 22. Known for his distinctive style of “watercolor realism,” Keith creates finely detailed landscapes and architectural scenes that capture mood, atmosphere, and a deep sense of place. Through careful layering and a restrained color palette, his work Read More
Exciting New Grants: Support Advances 250th Anniversary Projects
As we step into the nation’s and the crossing’s 250th anniversary this year, the Friends of Washington Crossing Park (FWCP) are proud to share that we have received several new and generous grants. These funds are helping us expand living history experiences, improve accessibility and educational offerings, and promote Washington Crossing Historic Park to new and returning audiences as this historic milestone approaches. The Durham Boat Project FWCP, in partnership with the Independence Seaport Museum, is constructing a full-scale replica Durham boat that visitors will be able to climb aboard as part of a new interpretive trail at Read More
Was General Washington Only Brilliant at Trenton and Princeton?
From The Journal of America’s Military Past By David Price David Price has authored a trilogy about the “Ten Crucial Days” of the American War of Independence—Winning the Ten Crucial Days, The Road to Assunpink Creek, and Rescuing the Revolution—as well as John Haslet’s World and The Battle of Harlem Heights, 1776. The latter is part of the Westholme Small Battle series and was accepted into the permanent collection of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. David has been awarded the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Bronze Good Citizenship Medal and Certificate of Appreciation in Read More
John Haslet: Service and Sacrifice in the Revolution
From The Journal of America’s Military Past By David Price About the Author In addition to John Haslet’s World, David Price has authored a trilogy about the “Ten Crucial Days” of the American War of Independence—Winning the Ten Crucial Days, The Road to Assunpink Creek, and Rescuing the Revolution—as well as The Battle of Harlem Heights, 1776. The latter is part of the Westholme Small Battle series and was accepted into the permanent collection of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. David has been awarded the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Bronze Good Citizenship Medal and Read More
A Brand New Interpretive Trail is Taking Shape at Washington
Visitors to Washington Crossing Historic Park may notice construction along the Delaware riverbank. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is funding and leading the effort to create a brand new interpretive trail, with interpretive panels designed by the award-winning 106 Group. The trail is scheduled to open in early 2026 for the 250th anniversary of Washington’s daring Delaware River crossing. The trail will feature eight interpretive panels, each stop will tell the story of General Washington and the Continental Army’s Christmas night crossing in 1776 through original artwork, historical accounts, and Washington’s Watch, a timeline that links Read More