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Camp Life: Enduring the 1776 Bucks County Encampments
Camp Life: Enduring the 1776 Bucks County Encampments
The desperate condition of the soldiers who crossed the Delaware River on December 25, 1776 has become as legendary as the crossing itself. Less well-known are the conditions under which these soldiers lived in the weeks preceding the crossing. On Sunday, December 3 at 7 PM, Park Military Historian Colin Zimmerman will examine the reality…
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Holiday Wreath & Swag Workshop
Holiday Wreath & Swag Workshop
Our annual wreath workshop is coming up! Join us for an afternoon of wreath and swag making on Monday, December 4 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the Thompson – Neely Grist Mill with Historical Horticulturist, Anna Davis. Create a special decoration – we will provide one natural grapevine wreath frame per person, varied…
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First Crossing of 2023
First Crossing of 2023
Each December, thousands of people gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night river crossing. During the event, several hundred reenactors in Continental military dress listen to an inspiring speech by General Washington and then row across the river in replica Durham boats. The…
2nd Annual Washington’s Landing in New Jersey
2nd Annual Washington’s Landing in New Jersey
On December 10, from 11 am to 3:30 pm, please join NJ State Park historians, the Washington Crossing Park Association, the First Rhode Island Regiment, and other NJ-based reenactor groups who will give the public an opportunity to experience both the Crossing and the March to Trenton through the eyes of the men and women…
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December Book Club: Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution
December Book Club: Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution
In partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park the next meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Monday, December 18 at 5:30 PM. This meeting will be held virtually using Zoom. Click here to register. Registration is required. Zoom meeting details will be provided upon registration. Museum Curator Kimberly…
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Christmas Day Crossing
Christmas Day Crossing
Celebrate the “Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment,” arranged by the Washington Crossing Historic Park of PA, as we commemorate the 243rd anniversary of General George Washington’s famous Christmas night crossing of the Delaware. A history narration, hot cider and donuts will be on hand at The Nelson House. An annual tradition not to be missed. Come…
71st Annual Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment
71st Annual Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment
Each December, thousands of people gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night river crossing. During the event, several hundred reenactors in Continental military dress listen to an inspiring speech by General Washington and then row across the river in replica Durham boats. The…
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Trenton Battlefield Walking Tour
Trenton Battlefield Walking Tour
Starbucks, 102 South Warren St. (Corner of Front St) This 10-block interpretive walk brings to life the events of the two battles of Trenton. Guests are welcome to gather at Starbucks at 9:00am for a question-and-answer session over coffee. The tour begins at 10:00am and includes the historic Trenton Battle Monument, ending up along the…
Hidden History Tour at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
Hidden History Tour at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
Stop in for a tour and talk revealing how this site was pivotal to the Battle of Trenton, what happened to the cannons under the poplars, catacombs under the church, as well as the grave of David Brearley, founder of the Electoral College and signer of the Constitution.