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Join the WCPA Conservation Crew on a forest restoration project!We will inspect and weed around the 600 native tree and shrub seedlings that we have planted along the historic Continental Lane Trail to ensure they continue to thrive. Then we will return later this year to plant 200 more! Meet us at Knox Grove inside the… |
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June: Cooking on Campaign Learn about the foods that made up rations, how they were issued, and what Continental Soldiers ate on campaign and in camps. Visitors will also experience unique cooking methods used by 18th-century armies, drawn from primary evidence. Location: Historic Village, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977 Time: Saturday June 13th 2026, 11am… |
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The Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club invites history enthusiasts to explore the American Revolution through engaging discussion and carefully selected readings. Led by the park’s Museum Curator, Kimberly McCarty, the club meets virtually via Zoom and focuses on books that shed new light on the Revolutionary era, with special emphasis on the events surrounding… |
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June: Historic Trades Communities across the colonies were made up of people working all sorts of trades. Come meet some of these specialized craftsmen and watch up close as they demonstrate skills from smithing to tailoring, that kept the 18th century world moving! Location: Thompson-Neely Farmstead, 1638 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938 Time: Friday…
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Join Washington Crossing Historic Park’s Historical Horticulturist, Anna Davis, for a guided walk through the working garden that supports the park’s interpretation of colonial life. During this 45-minute tour, visitors will explore the seasonal herbs, vegetables, flowers, and dye plants that would have been commonly grown in American kitchen gardens of the 1700s. Learn how… |
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John Stewart has been deeply interested in the life of Thomas Jefferson ever since he was a student at the University of Virginia.John has lectured on Jefferson's life and influence in American History to schools, civic groups and business audiences around Florida, and up the east coast, for over 30 years. Visit his website, thomasjeffersonlive.com,… |
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Hike down the park's Continental Lane Trail to celebrate the nation's 250th! This free 2-mile hike will feature history, lore, and nature. It will follow one of the presumed paths of Washington and his troops after disembarking from the banks of the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776. Enjoy the natural aspect of the trail… |
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