Staff Spotlight: Anna Davis
A lover of all things nature and history, Anna is the perfect fit as the park’s Historical Horticulturist. She first joined the park in 2014 as a volunteer and quickly grew her role into a full-time position three months later. Since then, she’s helped bring life to our park, growing an extensive kitchen garden and meticulously caring for all of our plants and flowers. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of Delaware, Anna went on to earn her master’s in herbal medicine from the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Her extensive education makes her uniquely qualified Read More
Long-Time Park Visitor Leaves a Legacy for Generations to Come
When nature lover Carolyn Sundstrom, aka Tess Rivers, passed away in 2016, she left a memorial gift to Washington Crossing Historic Park that will continue her legacy and benefit visitors far into the future. The sizeable donation that was left as an estate gift will be used for the creation of new classroom space and interpretive opportunities for visitors to the park. Born Carolyn Sundstrom, which means ‘sunny river’ in Swedish, Carolyn was known by many as Tess Rivers which she assumed as her pen name. Carolyn was a frequent visitor to Washington Crossing Historic Park where she could often Read More
Shining the Spotlight on Our Volunteers
Volunteers are vital to the day-to-day operations of Washington Crossing Historic Park. From special event support to tours, education and reenactments, volunteers help us provide thousands of visitors each year with a truly special experience. Every April, in honor of National Volunteer Month, we recognize several individuals and organizations who have helped us deliver upon our mission over the past year. Please join us in celebrating our 2022 honorees: Volunteer of the Year – Bob Dupre For six years, Bob Dupre has participated in the park’s annual Christmas Crossing reenactments and led thousands of children through the Soldier’s Drill Read More
The Continental Army’s Untold Struggle
Steven Elliott, PhD, will discuss his debut book, Surviving the Winters: Housing Washington’s Army During the American Revolution, May 1, at 1:30 PM, in the Visitor Center. It will also be livestreamed via Zoom. Admission is free, but registration is required. To register, please visit DCNR’s website. Zoom meeting details will be provided upon registration. Surviving the Winters is the first book to show how camp construction and administration played a crucial role in Patriot strategy during the war. As Elliott reminds readers, Washington’s troops spent only a few days a year in combat. The rest of the time, particularly Read More
DCNR Names New Park Manager for Washington Crossing Historic Park
Last month, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the appointment of Mike Kuzar to manage Washington Crossing Historic Park in Bucks County. “We are confident that the dedication and commitment to service Mike has exemplified at various roles within DCNR will translate to strong leadership at Washington Crossing,” Dunn said. “I am eager to see Mike take on the challenge of managing this amazing park, which has strong ties to our nation’s history, the local community, and to outdoor recreation in the region.” Kuzar will oversee the 500-acre park that preserves the site of George Washington’s dramatic boat crossing Read More
New Book Club Selection Explores Intersection of Combat and Commerce
The Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club will begin a new book, Manufacturing Independence: Industrial Innovation in the American Revolution by Robert F. Smith, at its March meeting. The meeting will be held March 21, at 5:30 PM, on Zoom. Participation is free and open to everyone, but registration is required. To register, please visit DCNR’s website. Zoom meeting details will be provided upon registration. Participants should be prepared to discuss the introduction through Chapter 2. Manufacturing Independence: Industrial Innovation in the American Revolution The American colonies were not logistically prepared for the revolution, and this became painfully Read More
A Closer Look at the Forgotten Life of a Camp Follower
In honor of Women’s History Month, the park is presenting a lecture by Carrie Fellows, titled “She Had a Husband in the Camp: Following the Army During the War for Independence,” that will profile the uncelebrated but integral women who followed the Continental Army. The lecture will take place March 27, at 1:30 PM, in the Visitor Center. It will also be livestreamed via Zoom. Admission is free, but registration is required. To register, please visit DCNR’s website. Zoom meeting details will be provided upon registration. Fellows is the executive director of the Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Cultural & Read More
Staff Spotlight: Katherine Manning
Katherine Manning was in middle school when her mother became involved with the Washington Crossing—Yardley Kiwanis—a chapter of the international service club that hosts and participates in events at Washington Crossing Historic Park. One of these events is the Kiwanis’ annual tree lighting event, where Katherine’s mom volunteered each year. It was through this that Katherine’s interest in the park was sparked. After graduating from Kutztown University with a bachelor’s in geography and a minor in studio art, Katherine was thrilled to join the park and kick-start her career. As Development Coordinator for the Friends of Washington Crossing Park, Katherine oversees Read More
