Each summer, the Friends of Washington Crossing Park welcome interns who bring energy, curiosity, and passion to their work. From helping with daily operations to supporting educational programs, our interns play an important role in keeping history alive. Meet our 2025 summer interns and learn about their experiences.
Tyler Danemark
Tyler, a freshman studying History at Bucks County Community College, spent his summer immersed in our educational programs. He assisted with our free Monthly Living History Programs, helped enhance our Thompson-Neely Farm, and supported major event preparations. He also assisted daily operations by serving as a historical interpreter at Bowman’s Hill Tower.
One of Tyler’s favorite parts of the internship was sharing the story of Washington’s Crossing and 18th-century life with thousands of visitors. A highlight came when he helped with an artillery demonstration, loading and firing a cannon for the very first time. He also cherished a special moment speaking with a visitor who was about to turn 100, a reminder of how deeply personal history can be.
Through the experience, Tyler gained confidence in public speaking and visitor engagement, along with practical skills such as money handling at the tower and even artillery operation. “I felt like I fit in here,” he shared. “It’s neat to take something I love and turn it into a job that goes right along with it.” Tyler hopes to return to the park in the future, continuing to build on the skills and knowledge he gained. Tyler’s internship was generously supported by the Washington Crossing–Yardley Kiwanis Club.
Logan Flanagan
Logan, a freshman in the Honors Program at Wilkes University studying Mechanical Engineering, contributed across several areas of the park. His work ranged from maintaining the historic Hibbs and Thompson-Neely House gardens, to caring for the sheep at the Thompson-Neely Farmstead, to supporting Soldier Saturday and assisting with administrative projects.
While Logan especially valued the variety of the internship, he said the farm work stood out most. Caring for the sheep gave him a new appreciation for the dedication of staff and volunteers. He also found it rewarding to work alongside staff members he had known for years as a volunteer, like Ross Heutmaker, Director of Education, now seeing their work from a deeper perspective.
The internship gave Logan practical skills in gardening, farm care, and organization, while also strengthening his teamwork and problem-solving abilities. “Washington Crossing Historic Park will always feel like a second home to me,” Logan shared. A volunteer at the park for over a decade, and even named Junior Volunteer of the Year in 2020, he plans to continue volunteering while pursuing his studies.
Tatum Lovely
Tatum, a 15-year-old homeschooled junior who is also dual-enrolled at Bucks County Community College, brought fresh creativity to her role. She assisted our Volunteer & Educational Programs Coordinator, Corinne Kauermann, with program evaluation and development, as well as event preparation. Some of her projects included evaluating our “Camp in a Box” education kit and designing new visitor resources.
She enjoyed contributing to behind-the-scenes tasks like packaging materials for our Independence Day Celebration and framing volunteer awards, but her favorite moments came while interpreting Colonial Toys & Games. Seeing children connect with history through play brought history to life in a way that inspired her. She also valued small moments with visitors, such as helping them experience the park film.
Tatum shared that the internship gave her insight into the planning and creativity required to make history engaging and accessible. Passionate about civilian reenacting in the 18th century, she dreams of attending William & Mary and building a career in public history, inspired by her love of Colonial Williamsburg.
This summer, our three interns brought fresh perspectives, creativity, and enthusiasm that truly enriched Washington Crossing Historic Park. We are deeply grateful for the time, energy, and passion they shared with us, and excited to see where their journeys take them next!