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Planning a Group Visit?
Are you organizing a visit for a group of 15 or more? Let us help you make it a great experience at Washington Crossing Historic Park. Whether your group plans to take a guided tour or explore the park on your own, please contact us in advance. Notifying us ahead of time helps us coordinate your visit, ensure access to park amenities, and tailor the experience to your group’s needs.
To schedule your group visit, please contact us at Info@FriendsWCP.org or call 215-493-4076. We look forward to welcoming your group!
Crossing the Delaware
Tour days: Daily, April – December; and Friday – Sunday, January – March (except holiday closures)
Tour times: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM
Arrival time: 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled start of your tour
Duration: 60 minutes
Address: 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977
Cancellations and refunds: Vouchers are valid for up to 1 year after the purchase date
Begin your experience in the Visitor Center with a brief introductory film before heading outdoors to explore the riverbank where Washington and his army crossed the Delaware on Christmas night in 1776. Along the way, you will learn about the Ten Crucial Days that changed the course of the Revolution, how troops and equipment made it safely across the icy river, and what the crossing and its aftermath meant for the soldiers and camp followers who endured it.
Winter Hours (December–March): Crossing the Delaware Tours are offered daily, April-December, and Friday-Sunday during January-March.
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The Thompson-Neely Grist Mill
Tour days: Daily (must be booked 24hrs in advance), seasonally April – November (except holiday closures)
Tour times: 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM
Arrival time: 10 to 15 minutes before the time on your ticket
Duration: 60 minutes
Address: 1635 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938
Cancellations and refunds: Vouchers are valid for up to 1 year after the purchase date
Step inside the restored 1830 Thompson-Neely Grist Mill and explore the inner workings of this fully functional mill. Learn how 18th-century mills supported daily life and played a vital role during the American Revolution, providing essential resources for both local communities and the Continental Army.
The Thompson-Neely Grist Mill is located near the corner of Route 32 (River Road) and Aquetong Road, just a few miles south of New Hope, PA. Tours begin at the Wildflower Preserve event parking lot, which is highlighted on the map available through the booking link.
Winter Hours (December–March): Thompson-Neely Farmstead & Grist Mill Tours are offered Friday–Sunday in December and March and are closed in January and February.
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The Thompson-Neely House
Tour days: Daily (must be booked 24hrs in advance), seasonally April – November (except holiday closures)
Tour times: 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM
Arrival time: 10 minutes before the time on your ticket
Duration: 45 minutes
Address: 1638 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938
Cancellations and refunds: Vouchers are valid for up to 1 year after the purchase date
Tour the interior of the Thompson-Neely House, which served as a temporary regimental army hospital during Washington’s winter campaign of 1776–1777. Once the center of a working farm and milling complex, the farmhouse is surrounded by outbuildings typical of 18th-century rural life, including a smokehouse, chicken coop, and grist mill. Visitors will learn about the family living there in December 1776, the officers who stayed with them, and the soldiers who camped on the property in the weeks leading up to the Crossing of the Delaware and the Battle of Trenton.
Enter the farmstead via the driveway at the corner of Route 32 (River Road) and Aquetong Road, just a few miles south of New Hope, PA. Parking is located near the barn, and tours begin at the front door of the farmhouse.
Winter Hours (December–March): Thompson-Neely Farmstead & Grist Mill Tours are offered Friday–Sunday in December and March and are closed in January and February.
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Bowman’s Hill Tower
The tower elevator is currently operational. The tower can also still be climbed via the 125 stairs to the observation deck.
Entry days: Daily, seasonally April – November (except holiday closures)
Entry times: Every half hour from 10 AM to 4:30 PM
Arrival time: 10 to 15 minutes before the time on your ticket
Duration: 30 minutes
Address: 1 Tower Rd, New Hope, PA 18938
Cancellations and refunds: Vouchers are valid for up to 1 year after the purchase date
Rising 125 feet in the air, Bowman’s Hill Tower is a favorite destination for both locals and visitors. On clear days, the tower offers breathtaking, panoramic views up to 14 miles across the surrounding countryside and the Delaware River. The tower is located near the corner of Route 32 (River Road) and Lurgan Road, just a few miles south of New Hope, PA.
Winter Hours (December–March): Bowman’s Hill Tower is Open Friday–Sunday in December and March and closed in January and February.
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Bowman’s Hill Tower and Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve Combination tickets
Entry days: Daily, except Tuesdays, seasonally April – November (except holiday closures)
Arrival time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Address: 1 Tower Rd, New Hope, PA 18938 (BHT) | 1635 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938 (BHWP)
Cancellations and refunds: Vouchers can be transferred to other days at request
Have you ever wanted to visit both Bowman’s Hill Tower and Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve with one discounted ticket? Now you can! This combination ticket grants admission to both sites on the same day at a lower price than visiting each location separately.
Please note that both locations must be visited on the same day and require a short drive between them, as the sites are not accessible by foot. Bowman’s Hill Tower is located near the corner of Route 32 (River Road) and Lurgan Road, just south of New Hope, PA. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve is located just up Route 32 from the tower, also south of New Hope.
Winter Hours (December–March): Bowman’s Hill Tower is Open Friday–Sunday in December and March and closed in January and February.
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Complimentary Tickets
Complimentary tour tickets are available for children under 5, active military personnel, and members of the Friends of Washington Crossing Park. Tickets are required for these guests. Military personnel will need to present military ID when checking in for their tour. Members of the Friends of Washington Crossing Park will need to present their member cards.
Holiday Closings
Tours will not be offered on the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
- Columbus Day (second Monday in October)
- Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November)
- Christmas Eve: Park offices close at 1 PM
- New Year’s Eve: Park offices close at 1 PM
Please check our booking page or call the Visitor Center at 215-493-4076 for tour availability.