May: Tending the Farmstead

May is one of the busiest months of the year for farmers, with so much planting to do and new livestock to rear! Explore the farmstead as we plant the year’s crops and go through daily routines with the farm animals.

Location:  Thompson-Neely Farmstead, 1638 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938

Time:  Friday May 22nd, 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

Location: 1638 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938
Explore civilian life during the Revolution with hands-on demonstrations. Programs take place on the 4th Friday of each month.

• June 26: Historic Trades
• July 24: Making Hay by Hand
• August 28: Milling with Water Power
• September 25: Tending the Flock
• October 23: Preparing for Winter

Garden Tours
Step into the sights, scents, and stories of an 18th-century kitchen garden on these guided tours, held at the Hibbs Garden, the same day as Farmstead Fridays, at 12:30pm (registration required)

Soldier Saturdays – Lower Park Village

Location: 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977
Learn about military life during the Revolution with monthly themed programs, held on the 2nd Saturday of each month.

• June 13: Cooking on Campaign
• July 11: Hessian Occupation
• August 8: Artillery
• September 12: Camp Followers
• October 10: Civilians in the War Effort